Wednesday, August 29, 2007

It's Time to Write!!!

Writing a paper can seem so overwhelming. The teacher issues the assignment and expects so much from it. When it is time for me to write a paper, I have to be in the library, with complete silence. This is only to get it started. While I am in the library, I must have some sort of drink near by and a piece of gum. After I have inserted some thoughts into the paper, I then move to my room. While in my room, I can only write if I am in my bed with my laptop. There must be a lot of light. The television must be on, but it has to be on mute. The majority of the paper is completed in the room, however the revising part is done in the writing room. I have never started a paper late, except for one and I hated it. I started the paper almost two days before. Searching for resources and putting my thoughts together was the worst experience ever. I would never suggest anyone to do that. It is not an easy task, however some people like to be pressured. I could remember my sophomore year writing the best four papers ever. All of the papers were given A's!! I was so excited. That particular class encouraged me to keep writing. The professor at the time told me that my thoughts were so organized and I had prepared very well. Every paper that I have written, I have kept them in a binder. Some I use as reference to current papers that I have to write. Writing is a process which takes time, while it may seem a bit much at first, writing can also be quite fun!

Monday, August 27, 2007

Greetings!!

Hello,

My name is Latrice McCrea. I am currently a Junior, Secondary Education major with a concentration in English. I chose this major because I love working with kids. I really would like to work with high school students specfically eleventh graders. I have this theory that eleventh graders are on the ball with everything. Ninth graders are too hyper, tenth graders are still developing, getting use to high school and twelfth graders are too excited to get out. I cannot wait to start teaching, I believe that it will be an awesome experience. Here at USCA, I have really grown to love it. Coming from a very small town, there are limited opportunities and here at USCA, I am more open and outgoing. With all the academic work required, it can be stressful, however with good time management I am able to maintain everything. I hope that this class will work out for me and enhance my writing. I am just enjoying my colleges years and I hope that in the future more doors will open for better opportunites.