What did I put myself into? I cried, I whined, I screamed, and almost died because of this class. Just kidding (lol).
But that was INTENSE! Don't you agree?!
I remember when I signed up for this class--and let me tell you how scared I was. I read every single comments from students about this class. Comment after comment my jaw dropped. Commend after comment the more uneasy I felt. Every single student stressed about how much work they had to do for this class. I was scared to take the class, but I couldn’t just drop it; I needed it! I tried lightening myself by saying, "They're just probably exaggerating." But no, they were not exaggerating. If "over exaggerating" is not stressed as a redundant word, and something exaggerated can go way beyond its exaggeration, then the students' comments were not over exaggerated; the class is that intense.
I probably never read this much for one class before and I never bought so much books for just one class either. All of the classes I have taken required one or two books; even my last English class only required two books. But this class--oh gosh darn this class--we needed four to five books. I’ve had classes when we never even touched the book that we were “suppose” to buy. But in this class, I’ve touched every book and every single page of each book. Oh and, I’ve never written so much in my life! Papers after papers; blogs after blogs; questions after questions; responses after response; type, type type. My fingers are worn out. Even my keyboard is worn out. My spacebar has a scratch on the right side because of my right thumb. I honestly think that my eyes got worst and that I gained weight because of this class (lol). I sat in front of my computer for hours everyday because of online work. So much reading and typing sheesh!
I can complain all I want. But no matter how much I complain, I cannot argue at the fact that I gained knowledge from this class. My critical thinking enhanced; maybe not extremely enhanced but at least a little bit. I feel that my writing is better; not a lot better but at least it also improved. I honestly think I’m going to miss this class. I know that sounds strange and nerdy but I just had to admit it. I’m not going miss it because of the readings and essays, but I will miss this class due to my enjoyment of discussions with my peers. Especially blogging. I enjoyed writing blogs and reading everyone's thoughts about the topic that we had to write about. It’s strange though, how I felt scared when I found out that we had to blog. I never wanted to share my thoughts and writing to anyone because I feared people’s opinions. But it turns out that it’s not that scary at all. Everyone is going to be a critic anyways. I just need to adjust the way I think to prevent myself from insults. I will only be insulted if I think about being insulted; does that make sense to you (lol)?
Anyways, I would like to thank Professor Gross for being an absolute sweet heart and an understanding instructor who encourages every student to do well. I would also like to thank those who complimented my writing. I never liked my writing, but it was really nice for someone to think that I have the ability to write well. And this is my goodbye. It was nice to meet you all; even if I have not met any of you physically (lol). I want to encourage all of you to do well now and the future. Oh and we did it! There’s only a few of us who survived this class (lol). So give yourself a pat on the back!
Bye everyone & take care.♥
But that was INTENSE! Don't you agree?!
I remember when I signed up for this class--and let me tell you how scared I was. I read every single comments from students about this class. Comment after comment my jaw dropped. Commend after comment the more uneasy I felt. Every single student stressed about how much work they had to do for this class. I was scared to take the class, but I couldn’t just drop it; I needed it! I tried lightening myself by saying, "They're just probably exaggerating." But no, they were not exaggerating. If "over exaggerating" is not stressed as a redundant word, and something exaggerated can go way beyond its exaggeration, then the students' comments were not over exaggerated; the class is that intense.
I probably never read this much for one class before and I never bought so much books for just one class either. All of the classes I have taken required one or two books; even my last English class only required two books. But this class--oh gosh darn this class--we needed four to five books. I’ve had classes when we never even touched the book that we were “suppose” to buy. But in this class, I’ve touched every book and every single page of each book. Oh and, I’ve never written so much in my life! Papers after papers; blogs after blogs; questions after questions; responses after response; type, type type. My fingers are worn out. Even my keyboard is worn out. My spacebar has a scratch on the right side because of my right thumb. I honestly think that my eyes got worst and that I gained weight because of this class (lol). I sat in front of my computer for hours everyday because of online work. So much reading and typing sheesh!
I can complain all I want. But no matter how much I complain, I cannot argue at the fact that I gained knowledge from this class. My critical thinking enhanced; maybe not extremely enhanced but at least a little bit. I feel that my writing is better; not a lot better but at least it also improved. I honestly think I’m going to miss this class. I know that sounds strange and nerdy but I just had to admit it. I’m not going miss it because of the readings and essays, but I will miss this class due to my enjoyment of discussions with my peers. Especially blogging. I enjoyed writing blogs and reading everyone's thoughts about the topic that we had to write about. It’s strange though, how I felt scared when I found out that we had to blog. I never wanted to share my thoughts and writing to anyone because I feared people’s opinions. But it turns out that it’s not that scary at all. Everyone is going to be a critic anyways. I just need to adjust the way I think to prevent myself from insults. I will only be insulted if I think about being insulted; does that make sense to you (lol)?
Anyways, I would like to thank Professor Gross for being an absolute sweet heart and an understanding instructor who encourages every student to do well. I would also like to thank those who complimented my writing. I never liked my writing, but it was really nice for someone to think that I have the ability to write well. And this is my goodbye. It was nice to meet you all; even if I have not met any of you physically (lol). I want to encourage all of you to do well now and the future. Oh and we did it! There’s only a few of us who survived this class (lol). So give yourself a pat on the back!
Bye everyone & take care.♥
I remember going onto ratemyprofessor.com, I used to think that many of those students were just big old cry babies and wanted to spend their days slacking off across the street in the park from AVC. Possibly smoking while sitting on the tables or playing basketball, I once saw a car of students drive erratically back onto campus from the park, their windows were down. You could get a contact high just standing outside near the car! Not that I did I am square that way and it would not fly while patrolling.
ReplyDeleteThough I was naïve in thinking I could keep up with this class and like so many it was a challenge I was willing to take. Also because it was one of the last classes I needed for transfer. Have to agree with you there it was an intense class, more intense then Mr. Vento’s, Political Science course (hahahaha). It has yet to be over too! Still some areas to finish up then we will be done.
Reading was okay although it was a few more books than a usual class here at AVC, funny how I spent less on books this year the last two semesters, so not to bad in that area. Marlene your blogs crack me up! I think in the beginning I gain some weight, but I am in a $1000 bet to lose weight. So far I lost 17 lbs. I think it was from the stress of this class. Though after finals and that research paper I may have gain back a 2lbs. I have been snacking all day, writing out finals.
I am happy to see that after all the stress and intense writing you got something out of this class. It was great reading your blogs and pretty much everyone’s within the class, I think that was the best part. Just because there was so much diversity and styles, some cause me disbelief while others were funny and inspiring.
Well good luck on your journeys.
To: Marlene
ReplyDeleteWe’re technically not really done with this class so I’m honestly still crying, whining, screaming and almost on the verge of a heart attack, not just because of this class though, but because of his whole semester. I actually got the opposite reaction, I was completely scared to try an online class, I didn’t know what to expect, but I also never looked at ratemyprofessor.com until after I signed up for it, because like you, I needed this class. I felt more calm and realized it was all going to be alright when I read some feedback on the class from the time we had to read our syllabus.
The reading, oh the reading! I’ve also never read so much, but for me, I’ve never read so much until this semester, this class added onto it, but it helped me in this class of course, but also in my daily life. Have used quotes from pieces of work I’ve read or have used them as references, and even compared situations to things in my life. It has opened my mind and I have also gained knowledge. Which isn’t bad right? We’ve gone through so much, but we’ve also learned so much.
I think I’ve developed separation anxiety, because I’m also going to miss this class. Its odd to say because I’ve never been in a classroom with all of my classmates, but I feel close to some of them. I’m glad your writing has improved and I’m glad your critical thinking has developed more. Mission accomplished.
My first thoughts of registering for this class was: what am I putting myself into? And will I be able to do this as an online class? I was expecting the worse for this class before it even started. I think my heart was racing when I pressed the register button haha. I also read the comments from other students about their experience with the class and found nothing but negative things. Things like how the class was hard, there was a lot of work, and the teacher was mean. I cannot explain how nervous I was to start this class but now that we are practically done I think differently. I agree with you on the amount of reading we did for this class. I assumed it would be just like all my other classes where I didn’t have to use my textbooks majority of the time but it wasn’t the case. So I went into this class without a single book and realized I was in jeopardy after the third week. Boy oh boy did I have a panic attack when I didn’t have any books with me and we had assignments that dealt with the books. I got away with the EL questions by going to the library and checking it out on reserve and winging it on the blogs. I’m relieved that after all the time and effort put into this class I actually enjoyed it. I overcame a lot of things that dealt with my writing and accomplished so much. I’m glad to have the opportunity to experience my first online class with Professor Gross and all of you guys! We did it!
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