Reflection Post

I have taken a women and gender studies class before, and due to the instructor did not enjoy the class, therefore I was hesitant to take this class; I'm so glad I did. This class has changed the way I look at everything around me; I cannot look at an advertisement, watch a television show or listen to a song without analyzing and critiquing it; its amazing to me how oblivious I was to this before, especially in TV shows that I watch on a regular basis; I enjoy this new way of looking at things.
I have enjoyed all aspects of this class. The work has correlated well with the material; I especially believe this blog was helpful, because it made us apply what we learned in the class. I also enjoyed the videos we watched; not only were they helpful, but also relevant and educational - its much easier to learn a concept when you are shown different examples of it. I have learned a lot, and I am especially proud of my work in this class. I have never considered myself a strong writer, but I am very proud of and did very well on my papers in this class. A big part of this was the workshops. At first I had no desire to have my papers workshopped, but after having it done on the second essay, I jumped at the chance to have my final essay workshopped. The workshop is so helpful, and gives you a lot of insight. Overall, it was a great experience for my Junior composition class.