The Dream is not yet Dead

I left high school thinking i was going to pursue a career in psychology and english. I still find great interest in both of these subjects, but my choice as a career, however has somewhat faded. I just don't think i want to go to school for eight years to get a masters or doctorate. There is the thought of what i could even do with a degree in psychology or english. I don't know if i would find happiness in helping people with their problems when i cannot even help myself with my own. I also don't know how well of a paying job i will find if i pursue a writing career. I do not care much for journalism. Having to meet a deadline stresses me out and affects my work. As i have mentioned in an earlier post, i enjoy reading and writing fiction. This would be fun, but the pay is not all that great (unless i'm lucky like J.K. Rowling!) If you do not sell or publish a book, then you do not get paid. This is not a very reliable career, unless you know that you will be extremely successful.

My major, as of now, is undecided. I did not want to lock myself into anything just yet, because i seriously do not know what i want to do. I cannot teach, because i'm not a people person or a very good speaker. I enjoy learning about things i am interested in, such as history, psychology, writing, and such. Maybe, I can be a professional learner! -haha.

This composition class did not completely discourage me from pursuing writing as my possible career. It just taught me that this type of writing is not my strong point and that i do not enjoy doing it. Therefore, if my interest is lacked, my ability to produce satisfactory work decreases. I have taken a creative writing class before and very much enjoyed it. I recieved a very good grade, also. I took a journalism class last year. I did not like it very much. It wasnt the class or the teacher or the writing. It was the deadlines and how its more "mathematical" if you will. There is more of a technique.. and i just like to go with the flow when i write.

My second Portfolio

I had just finished the second part of my portfolio. I am very nervous, because my grade last time was less than satisfactory. I fear that if my grade, again, suffers on this project, that i will fail to pass the class, which will result in me having to take it again. =[

I had a little more fun with the research paper. I tried my best to make it sound somewhat like Griffin's style. I enjoyed it because it was something that i could easily relate to through past and present experiences. I also liked it because i had a chance to throw some short, fictional stories in there. I very much enjoy reading and writing about imaginary things. I always get carried away and put immense detail and effort into what i am writing. I have always had somewhat of a natural talent for this while growing up.

Through these short stories, a point was made. They compared to my topic: educational social status. They gave the reader another point of view on how social status is displayed throughout the educational system. I felt it was a more fun and creative way for me and the reader to enjoy reading the message i was trying to get across.

I hope this ten page paper will do me justice. I tried hard on it and i hope that that shows.

My first Portfolio Grade

I recently received my first portfolio grade. I was pretty unhappy with the grade i received, but i'll admit that i wasn't expecting a very high grade. I struggled to understand what many of the essays were asking of me. I think what made it so trying was not comprehending the readings that were assigned to the class.

These readings required reading them more than once to maybe get a handle on the author's message. Unfortunately, i found myself short of time while balancing school and work. That is something i think i need to work very hard on for next semester: time management.

After entering college, you receive so much more freedom compared to high school. With this freedom, there comes A LOT of responsibility. You are an adult now. Your parents and teachers are not watching your back like they have in recent years. You must manage your time and strive to stay motivated in order to complete the task at hand.

I fell guilty to this newfound freedom. I procrastinated, therefore my grade suffered. That is something i really want to work on for next semester and coming years. Procrastination and the inability to comprehend was a huge struggle for me. I think this is what led to such an unsatisfying grade on my portfolio. I hope to receive a bit better of a grade on my next portfolio that i turn in.