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Querrida Johnson
Ms. Vanessa Ruiz
English 101
04/21/2018
Reflective Essay Wow!! The Things I have learned this semester
Dear Professor Ruiz,
I never thought that after graduating high school and waiting over 13 years to enroll in college that writing would be such a big challenge for me. Writing is something that has always been an issue in my life. I do enjoy writing as long as it’s not academic such as research papers. If I have to write about an event in my life or tell a story I get interested, I’m up for it. I’ve always been the one to listen while someone else may be rereading a paper that was written and give my feedback on what may need to be corrected. Growing up I was always motivated to read …show more content…

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