Let me start off by saying that the readings in this class are fantastic. They are the perfect length, not too long and not too short. Something that is manageable with all my other classes. My favorite reading I think so far was R.K. Narayan's version of the Mahabharata. I had never read that version before and initially had thought I would hate it, but I ended up really enjoying it. Getting to read for fun has really given me the refresher that I desperately needed from class textbooks.
I chose to try our various styles of notes, but found that I liked a combination of summarizing key events and highlighting important traits of characters that I will try to mirror in my own stories. The reading notes are definitely a great way for me to start getting my ideas flowing for the story post that week. While writing my story they serve as a really quick reference for key points.
I am definitely excited and happy about my class project! I am doing Navratri, which is one of my favorite Hindu festivals and cannot wait to share all the different aspects with everyone. What many people think of when they hear Indian holiday or festival is lots of people and food (response of various friends). Many of my friends are always curious about the Hindu culture, so I thought why not share this fun festival that so many people come together for? I know when we celebrate it here in Oklahoma students are encouraged to bring their friends, so that they can ask questions and join in on the fun.
I think so far my biggest accomplishment in this class is improving from the feedback I get. All throughout my middle school and high school career I always had like ten people check over my papers before I submitted anything. It sure taught me how useful feedback was and now I am able to help others. I always struggled to provide clear cut feedback, because I was simply just not good in English, but this has taught me how to give good and clear feedback.
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