Reflective Essay: Lack Of Interest In School

My experience with writing has varied over the years. My lack of interest in school plays a large role in how my writing has developed. From a young age, I have attempted writing in a journal many times, and have quit every time. Even my enjoyment in reading hasn’t sparked an interest in writing. As a result of being in school, I have learned that I just needed to get over it. Writing is interesting because it’s something that can be developed. Each year information is poured into our heads in order to produce a more successful outcome. I find that as I have gotten older I have developed an interest trying to make my writing better.
Last year, I had the bittersweet experience of taking A.P. English with Killer. I think I can speak for everyone when I say that in class essays absolutely sucked. Even though they did suck, the essays taught me a lot about writing processes and many tips and tricks to push our writing limits. Throughout

my many years in schooling, if I wrote one timed essay I would be surprised. I learned that being able to write well in a timely matter is the key to successful writing. While this class taught me the basic tools needed to write, it didn’t focus as much on grammar.
I didn’t need to take college writing the second semester. I already had my four years of English. I had no desire to, the senioritis has really kicked in. I decided to to take it because I realize its importance. My whole life my dad has drilled in my head the importance of a solid English foundation. One of the main bases of that English foundation is writing. Not only is it important for things like resumes or future college assignments, I believe that it better develops vocabulary.
This year, I literally managed to get a C- on a comma quiz.

I have been learning about commas since second grade. I realized that in college writing 1 the focus on grammar would be prominent. As we refreshed and learned each lesson I would catch myself fixing mistakes I would have previously missed. These simple grammatical fixes have allowed my writing to flow better. I still need to work on my editing and memorizing some of these rules.
This semester, college writing appears to be a whole new ball game. We are focusing less on grammar and more on different types of writing. I have heard from others above me that the long essays are helpful in college. I mean if someone asked me to write a four page paper, I wouldn’t even think twice about it. I’m still terrified of that upcoming eight page research paper. I realize that this class isn’t a bunch of busy work, so I am aware that each paper or quiz is attempting to further improve our writing. It’s not that I am so excited to go to this class everyday, it’s that I respect the

content.
I can describe my writing similar to flowers. At the beginning, you look at the dirt and are like why am I even doing this. At a young age the little seeds were planted. Each year water was poured on and the flowers were starting to grow. What started out as seeds were soon budding flowers. The flowers were nowhere near their full blooming stage but the colors are starting to show. Similar to how I have grown as a writer my style has developed. Until I have reached Ms. Gaul’s level of writing the flowers won’t be fully bloomed, but each year they get closer.
This essay has probably given you mixed messages on my enjoyment of writing. It’s a bit of a love hate relationship. While I lack interest in school, I enjoy learning information that will benefit me. I’m required to go to school and as a result I take classes like college writing with the knowledge it will help me down the road. My love for writing has increased over the years. I hope at some point in my life I can actually keep a journal.