Reflections

Amanda Mizell
Professor Andy Smith
English 1010-018
December 10, 2009
Learning Community Say What?
Tennessee Tech University was always my first choice. In fact it was the only school I applied to. I was really scared coming to college but also very excited. My parents would actually say I was over excited. I received a letter from Mrs. Maddox saying she would like me to join some classes called the Learning Community. Being new to college I had no idea what this was and what this entitled. But she explained this was classes you can take with the same group of students all year.
I really believe that the learning community really did help me transition from high school to college. I was always worried about when the day came that I would move away from mom and dad and how I would be. I really think the learning community helped me get connected in the college community and made friends.
During this first semester we made lots of field trips and had many speakers. We also did a pop culture conference that we hosted. I really enjoyed hosting something because that makes me feel part of the tech community. We also helped helping hands of Putnam County and this was also very influential to me.
I would definitely tell every student that was offered this opportunity to take it. This class is a great way to make friends and to get connected in the college community. The teacher is very connected to the students as well as the students to the teacher. It’s a great transition to college.