Assignment Explanation: Answer the following prompt as thoroughly, thoughtfully, and completely as possible, being sure to include personal examples as appropriate.

Helpful tips:

• Take 5-10min to think about your answer, make some notes, etc.
• When finished, proofread your work (think of it as a common courtesy to your English major professor); check your spelling/grammar, etc.
• Be specific and detailed
• When looking to write each section, consider how you can rewrite the prompt/question into a topic sentence to start & guide your paragraphs.
  • Fail: not taking test
  • Fail: test is unreadable b/c of grammar & spelling problems
  • Fail: test does not address the given prompts

is worth 10% of your final grade. You will be graded on how thoroughly you address the prompt, usage of examples, and the depth of your answer (ie, don’t just say the “classroom” answer, but actually devote some time to how you really feel).

In a thorough, well thought out response, please answer the following prompt:

Several of the pieces we have read, watched, or talked about this semester focus on the journey of learning about ourselves and the development of skills we can use to make a profound difference in our world. I hope that this semester has given you some things to think about in this regard, and in this final essay question, I’m asking you to think back and reflect on how you’ve grown since day one: what you’ve learned, what you still have to learn, and where you’re going to go from here. Please write an essay in which you address ALL of the following items: