Personal Narrative: What I Learned And Relearned

Throughout this semester I have learned and relearned many things. For an example, I have learned about commas, but this is the first time I completely understood and know how to use them. Another example, is I have always known that plagiarism is illegal, but in high school they only wanted the source next to the information I use. In English this semester, I have learned the correct way of citing my information. I have used these knew skills in another class of mine and as well in this class. While writing the papers that were assigned I was able to cite my information correctly and not get marked for it. I was also able to use commas the correct way for the most part. I have used some of the resources provided to me such as financial aid and scholarships, the writing center, the student help desk, the library, and the counseling center. …show more content…
I have many ways of study skills such as, the syllabus, highlighting in color, memory, note taking, and teaching others. While studying I have a hard time staying focused because I think I know the information that is needed to know, but when the test comes around I really did not know the information well enough. With this being said, I have come to the fact that I need to take notes and highlight the information that I think will be on the test and quiz myself on it. Throughout this semester it was hard coming from a high school student to a college student it was so different. The beginning was tough on me, but when I got used to it, it is finally coming along and I believe next semester will be a little easier. Meaning I will not have to adjust to become a college student because I already have an idea on how it is going to be