It was an essay based on my favorite singer, Corey Taylor, who overcame obstacles in his life and became the successful person he is today. I find this inspiring because it shows that no one should ever let their obstacles, especially financial, keep them from their aspirations.

This program, Shakespeare in England, satisfies many of my goals, academically, personally, and professionally. Shakespeare’s plays are essential in my understanding of the culture of the 16th and 17th centuries. From an academic viewpoint, I know that seeing Shakespeare’s plays is necessary to understand them fully. There is only so much that I can learn from studying them in a classroom setting and reading them. Seeing plays performed live gives a whole new aspect to their meaning. This...

This semester was devoted to improving on my weak points as a writer. Throughout my poetry, I struggled with endings. When it came to making a lasting impact, my poems often left readers wanting more. Through my revisions, I have been able to make my poetry end on a note that would make the poem’s meaning clear without leaving the reader with questions. This was most easily apparent in my poem, “Corruption,” where I changed the ending from a...

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