Assignments Thoughts

So far, this class is extremely unlike anything I've taken at OU before. It pushes students to put their thoughts into words and become increasingly mindful on how to communicate honestly. As a chemistry major, most of my written assignments have been lab reports over the years, it does seem a bit daunting having to create and post something besides STEM topics, but I am looking forward to the challenge. I am also anticipating what my classmates have to say as well! Only one week has passed, but I am very glad that I was able to take this course during my final semester. Overall, the workload seems straightforward and not too time consuming, and I think I will really enjoy the subject matter. I don't think I'm a very creative or original person, but I will try my best on creating a portfolio or storybook I feel confident enough to share with others. The Famous Last Words extra credit assignment also seems like something fun to maintain throughout the semester. I can't wait to share experiences and thoughts with my fellow classmates throughout the semester!

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