Another Great Day, Slow As It Was

You know JP, I couldn’t agree with you more. In thinking back to the days of high school I find it difficult to remember all the details of what we were being taught, but completely agree that most of what we were taught will not be applicable in our lives. It seems that high school is just another form of daycare while the parents are at work.

For me, the common adage that you only get out of something what you put into it is a stark reminder that I must be optimistic and enthusiastic about all things. While in high school I didn’t care that much about attaining high grades or being at all my classes, so my level of success there was minimal. On the other hand, my experience here at college is completely the opposite as I now find myself working harder than ever and devoting all my energy towards obtaining successful goals.

What I learned this week

Like you, I also learned a great deal about the technicalities of the expression, “edit and revise.” In one sense I’ve always though of myself as being a decent editor/reviser, but in another sense I’ve wondered how my writing could be better.

What I already knew

In order to assess my options prior to applying to the college I met with 2 career counsellors, Glendon being one of them. This gave me an understanding of the resources available to the students, so as much as I appreciated Glendon’s presentation, it was mostly a refresher for me.

What I still wonder about

For the most part, my questions have been answered and I feel content about the course material, but I am desirous to know how my writing abilities will be construed by Marc and where I will need to improve in order to obtain better results.

How I participated

During the same time that you were approached by Dietrich I was helping Ryan understand the technicalities of the persuasive document and how it would need to be edited. I am more than happy to be one of the tech captains because I love to help people, providing support where needed.

Yes, I too thought it was a bit of a slow day, but it was also a great day because each new day provides different opportunities and experiences for growth.


Steve