English 1301 Reflection Essay

Once William Gibson said “Language is to the mind more than light is to the eye”. I had the privilege of taking English 1301 as a junior student in high school and was a unique experience. I learned important techniques that I will use throughout college. Some personal experience that significantly impacted me while taking English 1301 was learning about the writing process, being responsible, and always be on time. These experiences will be with me throughout my life and college.
In English 1301, with Mr. Benavides, I learned about the writing process. Ten simple steps that an individual have to follow in order to have a good essay. These steps I used them throughout English 1301 in each essay I did. By following this process, I elaborated

good essays that significantly impacted my grades. I didn’t believed that the writing process worked and in my first essay I got a F. I did my first college essay as I did my other high school essays and it didn’t go so well.

In the second essay I used the writing process and the outcome was way better. So I learned that so things are there to be learned and that will benefit you in college. Also I learned to be responsible when it comes to grades, turn in assignments due in class, and many other things. I learned this lesson because one day I didn’t turned in an assignment on time and the teacher said that it was a 0 for the day. In high school some teacher, like Ms. Perez, give the students the chance to turn in work the next day, but at that time I realized I was not in high school. So I got my schedule of homework on point and I decided to turn in all my college work on time. The outcome was good grades on assignment and not misunderstood with the instructor. “Be on time if you can’t be there early.” Said by Robin Sharma. Being on time is important to any individual, going into a date, to work and to class. You have to be responsible on be on time wherever they cited you, it is a sign of respect. One day my dad took me to get a new phone, knowing that I had college class. I was in Nuevo Laredo and it took a lot to get me my phone, so I arrived to class late. The students where already taking an exam. I asked Mr. Benavides “what

do I do?’’ and he answer me “nothing you got a 0”. I was mad but at the same time I knew it was my fault. So I stay positive and I started to focus more in that particular class. The solution was, for me, way better than I believe. I had a grade of 69 and by the time the semester ended I finished with an 85, a passing grade. I learned about my mistake in English 1301, but I am looking forward into this new class that would bring new experiences to me and my perspective about college.
An extraordinary person as Thomas A. Edison once said “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work”. People make mistakes in their lives, but one thing is true. You learn from your mistakes. People have to find the positive view to mistakes. It either can harm you or make you growth as a person. Don’t be afraid to make a mistake, nobody is perfect. I am excited for English 1302 and I know I will make some good memories. But the most important is that I know I am going to learn.