Reflective essay

Throughout the semester having attended all the lectures and doing my essays, I have learnt a lot since I have gained knowledge I did not possess earlier on. I have come across interesting materials that have taught me life lessons. I intend to apply the knowledge in my life since I have learnt important lessons that have encouraged me. Therefore this paper will focus on analyzing whatever I have learnt, stating what has interested me and how the information acquired will help me throughout my life.

I have written a number of essays but the most interesting one I came across was the Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin. This story shows us how women go through hand ships in their marriages but remain submissive to their husbands. It was interesting how Mrs. Ballard became free after news that her husband had died. Rather than being affected by the news of her husband’s death she was happy since she knew she would get her freedom back. Later on after learning that her husband was still alive, the news affected her and she passed on. This was rather strange since normally people do not get happy after learning that their loved ones have died. This story taught me that women suffer in their marriages without sharing their stories. Women remain submissive to their husbands even when they are not happy in the marriages. Again women get married because of several reasons such as financial support rather than because of love. Therefore the marriages are built on other reasons rather than love and because of this, happiness is not possible in the marriages.

My critical reading, listening, thinking, and writing have changed over the last 15 weeks since I have learnt new things I did not know existed. Critical thinking and reading has sharpened not only my life as a student but general life in the society. I have learnt the importance of planning myself thus gaining skills that are enabling me move forward and make wise decisions. I am now able to solve my problems in a more reasonable manner than before where I had to involve even other people in my problems. In the period of the 15 weeks I have been learning I am now able to visit the library and read online materials that are sharpening my reading skills. I have acquired important information which I never thought I would but through learning I am now able to do things on my own. I am able to undertake research on my own, come up with subjects and live independently without depending only on my instructors for information. Through learning in class I am now able to use my critical thinking skills in learning new technology and applying the technology as one of my research sources. I am able to use technology in learning new information either in form of written materials and movies and this has sharpened my reading and listening skills. I have become more courageous in a manner that I can address people without much fear since my communication and presentation skills have been sharpened unlike before where I would not address people. Therefore, I have become more creative and gained skills which have enabled me become a better person in the society.

My instructor has been very supportive throughout the semester by explaining all I need to learn and understand in the most professional and efficient manner. I have gained knowledge on how to write good essays using the correct grammar so that I can sharpen my writing skills. Through doing class presentations my communication skills have greatly improved since I get corrected in case I go wrong. My writing, listening and communication skills according to the professor have greatly improved. What I need to improve checking on the instructors comments is my reading skills. My instructor has encouraged me to read more and more materials that will sharpen my reading skills and ensure my writing skills become excellent. I have to work extra hard and ensure I read more articles, books and journals so that my reading skills can improve. I need to visit the library as many times as possible since I only visit the library twice every week. My instructor has encouraged me to use the internet as many times as possible since there are important reading materials if the internet. I should utilize the materials since it is easier to read materials online rather than visiting the library. I can read online whenever I am even when travelling since technology ahs ensured that all reading materials are online. Books are also found online which I need to utilize so that my language can be excellent therefore have the best communications skills. I intend to follow the instructions of my instructor and thus read as many materials as ever so that I can improve. Therefore this semester has been of help to me since I have added knowledge and gained skills that I did not have before.