Personal Writing Statement – Jacob Cruz
With my college writing journey beginning in English 2100, I feel like I have improved tremendously, excelling in many areas, while also finding the many faults I’ve had as a writer.
It hasn’t only introduced me to different writing styles, techniques, and genres, but also to the deeper meanings that these essays we write have, the true power that words can have. The areas I tend to do well in are pieces of my personal experiences and the analysis of outside texts, while falling short on story-telling essays.
I want to improve on the clarity and soundness of my sentences, while also working on my wordiness. Some areas where I’ve grown interested in, stemming from ENG2100, are culture, identity, and being able to analyze the deeper meaning of texts, and relate them to ourselves and the society around us. I feel as though these areas help me develop a deeper sense of connection with myself and the text, and help me witness certain experiences from different lenses and angles. It has helped me understand the world around me, appreciating the variety of thoughts and ideas that surround me, and come to a realization that there is not a universal answer to any piece of literature.
Finally, in English 2150 I want to gain more flexibility/versatility, and experience different modes/genres of writing to expand my skills even further. I want to uncover new areas where I may be good at, and go into the unknown of the potential that has yet to be discovered.