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In this section, you will find two pieces from my past. They do not date as far back as this picture of me, but since I wrote them I have grown as a writer, much like I have grown older and taller since this photo shoot!

 

The first of the two pieces is the essay I wrote for the Common Application when applying to colleges. I still like the essay, and believe in its message just as strongly. However, if I were to edit it now I would modify the structure and language to better align with the message of exploring the world around you. This essay is full of "I's" and seems to center very much on my feelings and experiences. It could be strengthened with more examples of lessons I have learned by observing my surroundings. I included this piece because it shows my growth. My writing this semester much better demonstrates a close alignment between language, tone, and the issues being discussed. 

 

Second, you will find a piece that I wrote for U of M's first-year writing class. In the class, we observed various literary examples of utopias and dystopias. This essay is written about a short story that takes place in a utopia called Omelas. I included this piece because it exemplifies what was formerly my absolute favorite kind of writing. I love fiction and dissecting underlying themes throughout stories. I found this type of analysis creative and fun, and no other kinds of writing were as enjoyable. Literary analysis will always hold a special place in my heart, but throughout this semester I have grown to love writing in many different ways. For example, even for research-based or professional style writing, adding different types of media often strengthens the piece and ads a fun creative element.

 

Moving forward, my writing goals include using more creative strategies such as metaphors, multi-modal additions, and tone that communicates and invokes strong feelings.

 

Click here to read my Common Application essay.

 

Click here to read a literary analysis about Ursula Le Guin's "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas."