Blogging - A Retrospective

 

This transitionary year back into school after such a long period of self-isolation allowed me to reflect upon myself academically and personally. This thematic approach taught me the twisted past of American contexts and the complexities within modern day society because of the foundations implanted by history. My writing was very mechanical in the beginning of the year because I felt like I had to follow some kind of format. As time progressed, I felt the freedom in letting my writing flow. It was an experimental year. USC has a very advanced underclassmen batch and I believed that benefitted the collaborative aspect of this class. Every single piece of insight, feedback, or conversations about my interests and topics translated into a web of consciousness that developed my ideas and reinforced the content of my writing. 

Beyond WRIT-150, I want to continue writing about my thoughts, whether that be through journaling or blogging (or maybe even tweeting). It's like speaking to a brick wall sometimes, but it's good to un-bottle your creative side and ideas. The research, conversations, and the knowledge gained sparks my curiosity and motivates me to enhance my social and researching skills. For anyone in the future that is reading this and thinking on how to do this whole blogging thing... just be you. Let loose and try your best to express your ideas and keep an open mind. Start small. Ask questions. Listen and observe. Consider and improve. You'll have a blast.