As the semester is coming to a close, many bittersweet memories come to mind. Times of triumph and success and times of fret and worry. Even though this is an English class, there were times, I admit, when I needed to ignore everything around me, even if that included the lesson (sorry Mrs. Elliott!), to study for an art history quiz or a physics quiz later on in the day. Among other things, if there was one thing I learned from this class it was how to study effectively by tuning out everything and paying attention to the task at hand. Fortunately, when I did listen to the lesson (which was most of the time) I was able to implement this characteristic and strength to the tasks at hand. With this new found trait, I was able to focus on essays, different types of analysis, and effectively cooperate with my team/group members.
Many of us view this ending semester as the grand finale. I always hear students in the hallways talking to their friends about how there is just one more week of school and then they can stop trying. In reality, it is true that these seniors deserve a break. I mean, they have worked hard for the past three and a half years, so a break is well deserved. BUT, I think this second semester is where us seniors grow into the college students we dream to be. There are many important skills that we have not learned yet, and just giving up after finals this semester is not the smartest thing to do. New skills can be grasped next semester that can even better our education and outlook on academics in college. After all, what's the point of being in school if you're not actually going to try?
So while students in your class may be sleeping, dozing off, or even studying for a quiz later on in the day, I know I will give my full attention to the class every day until graduation (most likely until the pain is unbearable).
~ Simon L.
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