What My Composition II Professor Has Taught Me
Start writing a post
Student Life

What My Composition II Professor Has Taught Me

Much more than MLA and grammar rules, my professor has changed the way I look at English Comp.

18
What My Composition II Professor Has Taught Me
Jayden Taylor Cartelli

Beyond the funny classes we have had full of honesty, words of wisdom, and true lecture, my English Composition teacher has taught me so much more than just MLA formatting, or the ability to title a paper. My professor has quite literally painted the truest reality of our futures for us, explaining that students are never challenged to write about things that we care about. Yes, books are important, enriching our knowledge with the power of other authors and their ideas, but my professor has also stressed the importance of forming our own opinions on ideas we care about. My professor has gone as far as pointing out the fact that new ideas and thoughts literally surround us all the time, whether it be on television, on a billboard, or in another form of advertisement. Advertisements are constantly teaching a 'lesson' (no matter how eccentric), and as students, we are never asked to look and write about the things that we literally lay our eyes on every single day. Overall, he has really challenged me and my peers to break down the box we are meant to think outside of, and create a new framework in itself (in fact, he also stresses the fact that we should recreate cliches, and it is rubbing off on me, obviously).

This is the first time I have ever sat in a classroom and have been asked about popular trends I see in society. This is the first time I have been challenged to read things that I have never thought to read, gaining more ideas and experience in the real world than I have ever been allowed to in consideration of my school work... So, I would like to give a little thank you to him and his knowledge he has so kindly shared with me and my peers.

Professor,

I have taken the time to consider how much this class means to me, and I can truly say that it has made me consider double-majoring. Having a drive to write creatively and academically like I do (I know, weird), I have truly found such an incredible stress on my ability to expand what I care about in this class, never having thought that any of my thoughts outside of my academic writing would be important to a classroom. Instead, I have the exact opposite in our classroom, finding that my creative, personal writing dealing with current, popular trends, or based on modern articles is truly important to my growth as a student. Thank you for allowing me to exercise my ability to write about what I want, what I enjoy, and even about what things bother me. Thank you for letting me express my feelings on topics that do not just matter to you, but to me, too. I wanted to let you know that your work in the classroom (and outside of the classroom) are greatly appreciated by many of us, especially me.

I will not use the word 'something' ever again.

Thank you.

Jayden

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

55327
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

35655
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

957697
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

185421
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments