After four years of high school, I have learned about one thing in particular above anything else. Myself. Honestly looking back at my former 8th grade self, I knew nothing concerning my learning style. I had no idea what type of learner I was. Auditory? Visual? Tactile? I had no idea of what subjects I was interested in. Math? History? Science? As of 8th grade, I excelled in everything, yet had no preference. The most important thing high school has offered me is greater knowledge about myself. For the first time ever, I can confidently say what type of learner, what type of thinker, what type of student I am. High school, especially through the Academy, has put me in a diverse set of situations. This diversity has shined light on both my strengths and weaknesses.
I have learned much about my brainstorming/writing process. The majority of my brainstorming process is compromised of thinking. Before I start writing, I need to think through everything I'm going to say and all my ideas thoroughly before I begin writing. I've realized that it is difficult for me to simply begin writing right away.
I have also learned that I'm a more detailed thinker rather than a abstract/big idea thinker. I have a tendency to pick apart the minute observations, and I jump to these things first. I have more trouble noticing larger patterns.
Through my activities and courses, I have learned what subjects I dislike and like. I have learned what I would like to pursue in college and what I want to avoid. French and History are subjects I must avoid in college. Math is something I'm a bit more comfortable with but would still like to avoid. Science and English are two of the more preferable subjects I would be interested in studying in college. This is something I never would have known about myself entering high school.
As I look to college, I'm optimistic about learning much more about myself and the way I think. Each mind is unique, and it's interesting to observe how each mind thinks differently.
I have learned much about my brainstorming/writing process. The majority of my brainstorming process is compromised of thinking. Before I start writing, I need to think through everything I'm going to say and all my ideas thoroughly before I begin writing. I've realized that it is difficult for me to simply begin writing right away.
I have also learned that I'm a more detailed thinker rather than a abstract/big idea thinker. I have a tendency to pick apart the minute observations, and I jump to these things first. I have more trouble noticing larger patterns.
Through my activities and courses, I have learned what subjects I dislike and like. I have learned what I would like to pursue in college and what I want to avoid. French and History are subjects I must avoid in college. Math is something I'm a bit more comfortable with but would still like to avoid. Science and English are two of the more preferable subjects I would be interested in studying in college. This is something I never would have known about myself entering high school.
As I look to college, I'm optimistic about learning much more about myself and the way I think. Each mind is unique, and it's interesting to observe how each mind thinks differently.
