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.

Pop Culture Conference

The Pop Culture Conference was very exciting! The bands were definitely the best part. The food was a little on the bad sad but still eatable. We had a better turn out than I thought. We had several people dwindle in from outside.

I really think that the tables where nicely spread out and very well organized. I really think catering could use some pipping up to do. They need to be more on time and polite to the people they are waiting on.

Overall, I would vote the Conference a 8 out of 10, but good job to everyone!

Getting to the End

So we have two weeks left of the semester and I fell like it has just flown by. But nevertheless I am hopelessly tired. I really cannot believe that I've got a semester behind me. I've made so many connections and so many friendships that will last for a lifetime.

9/11

The History department invited a bunch of men to come to talk to the students about 9/11 and how it was built up in history. Many of these men where senators or veterans. I personally thought it was boring and it needed a little more spunk. I think more technology and having many different ages come and talk would have brought a bigger crowd. I did see that this was a community topic with the variety of ages attending.

Dracula

I went to go see a local play at the Back Door Playhouse here at TTU. I have to say a lot of people where interested in this play. Every seat was filled and even more had to be put out. The play was a well written one. Every line was carefully placed for the humor and scariness. The actors did a fair job, I still believe they need to be in more character. The mad man played a great role and was very well played.

I think this a must see and many people need to go see this play eveytime they get a chance to.

Potter Power

This evaluation written by Craig Outhier, is a review on the Harry Potter movie. This review shows me how to write a review on a movie and to write it well.

Flatbread Company

In this evaluation, Rachel Forrest is talking about a flat bread company which is trying to serve natural healthy foods. Their main objective is to honor those who eat the food as well as the ones who grow the food. She starts off telling her readers these objectives and she also states some of the menu items. I love the fact that she compares and contrasts these evaluations on different foods on the menu.