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At this point in your academic career what are you considering for a major? Why? How do you think this class, and the composition program in general, will help you in the future as you proceed with your classes and later your professional career? Do you think that students should be obligated to take ENC 1101 and 1102? Why or why not? Why in your opinion has the University of South Florida made these classes mandatory for graduation?
I'm just a few credits away from my pre-requisites for the nursing program at the University of South Florida. In fact, this is my last 'undergrad' semester. That excites me for many reasons. I will soon be focused on (and paying for) a subject that truly captivates my interest. I will be one step closer to being out of college and back in a full time job. Nothing thrills me more than the thought of me, nursing degree in hand, using it however I see fit. I really don't see myself as your typical 'wiping the ass' kind of nurse. That aspect of my chosen profession has never held much allure for me. The best thing about nursing is the diversity of the field. You can work in hospital environment, provide in-home care, teach, or work at the FBI. I look forward to finding my niche as a nurse.
One of the most anticipated aspects of finishing this term will be the simple fact that I will be done with many pointless and uninteresting classes. However, one of the few subjects that truly interests me is the composition course I am currently enrolled in. Last spring, I took the first of a two-course composition requirement for all students. Instead of requiring that I learn entirely new subject matter, I was handed the reins to my mind and told to explore a little. These classes enable students to have a creative outlet while honing necessary grammar and writing skills. If you graduate from a university, pay thousands of dollars, and get a degree, then you should be able to write with poise and intelligence.
Not everyone is destined to write well. Most will settle for marginal at best. In fact, most people do not even care to learn how to write creatively at all. However, that said, writing is a crucial piece of hardware. It will come in handy when needed whether one wishes to write scholarly pieces for a journal seeking publication or they merely wish to convince the court of their innocence in a case of speeding down Interstate 4. Frankly, I'm glad USF has such a requirement. I don't see where the opposition would have much grounds for an argument. If the student was enrolled at ITT Technical Institute, then I would understand. The fact that someone is seeking for a higher education would naturally lead to taking a few composition courses and developing a vocabulary.
I'm just a few credits away from my pre-requisites for the nursing program at the University of South Florida. In fact, this is my last 'undergrad' semester. That excites me for many reasons. I will soon be focused on (and paying for) a subject that truly captivates my interest. I will be one step closer to being out of college and back in a full time job. Nothing thrills me more than the thought of me, nursing degree in hand, using it however I see fit. I really don't see myself as your typical 'wiping the ass' kind of nurse. That aspect of my chosen profession has never held much allure for me. The best thing about nursing is the diversity of the field. You can work in hospital environment, provide in-home care, teach, or work at the FBI. I look forward to finding my niche as a nurse.
One of the most anticipated aspects of finishing this term will be the simple fact that I will be done with many pointless and uninteresting classes. However, one of the few subjects that truly interests me is the composition course I am currently enrolled in. Last spring, I took the first of a two-course composition requirement for all students. Instead of requiring that I learn entirely new subject matter, I was handed the reins to my mind and told to explore a little. These classes enable students to have a creative outlet while honing necessary grammar and writing skills. If you graduate from a university, pay thousands of dollars, and get a degree, then you should be able to write with poise and intelligence.
Not everyone is destined to write well. Most will settle for marginal at best. In fact, most people do not even care to learn how to write creatively at all. However, that said, writing is a crucial piece of hardware. It will come in handy when needed whether one wishes to write scholarly pieces for a journal seeking publication or they merely wish to convince the court of their innocence in a case of speeding down Interstate 4. Frankly, I'm glad USF has such a requirement. I don't see where the opposition would have much grounds for an argument. If the student was enrolled at ITT Technical Institute, then I would understand. The fact that someone is seeking for a higher education would naturally lead to taking a few composition courses and developing a vocabulary.
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