I have learned many new things in English 100. I have learned new styles of writing. I have learned different theories on How we read, Why we read, and What we read. I have learned to immitate the writing styles of others. But I have learned more than just these things; I have learned a new way to learn. I have been introduced to the five friends and enemies of reading. The five friends and enemies are a key concept in learning, and by keeping them close I am able have a more productive learning experience. Productive learning experiences are the goal of college, the point of coming to school. I have learned that participating helps you to learn as well; expressing opinoins and thoughts is important, and allows both you and others to learn, including the teacher. One of the most important thing I have learned about learning in this class is that learning should be fun, and that thinking outside of the box or in crazy ways is not wrong. It is another way of learning, and a more profitable and enjoyable one.
Kristen Otten
