Dear reader,
Hello! My name is Meredith A. and I’m a junior studying Political Science and English at Texas Christian University. I am originally from Dallas, Texas so the quick fifty-minute drive over to Fort Worth initially turned me away from applying. However, I decided that living close to home would have its benefits and decided that the school was a perfect fit for me.
If I were made chancellor of TCU the first thing I would change would be the construction on campus. The new dorms and University Union are beautiful but the small campus I once loved has seemed to double in size. If construction has to be done I would suggest that they remodel the library. During finals the library is so crowded students are forced to sit on the floor. As chancellor, I would provide students with more places to study.
In my opinion, what makes a good professor is their ability to relate to students. At TCU, my favorite teachers have been those who I feel are genuinely interested in their students and furthering their education. A teacher who “tries to fail” students just doesn’t make sense. A good student, to me, is a student who actively participates in classroom discussions and has a good attitude.
If I could have dinner with any three people living or dead I would invite, Jesus Christ to ask questions about my faith, my great great great great great grandfather to ask him what his original goals were when he immigrated to the United States and if he felt like my family has lived up to his expectations, and Prince Harry so we could meet, fall in love, and live happily ever after.
Three things you should know about me are that I am a very hard worker, I am my own toughest critic, and I am extremely excited to see what this semester has in store for me. I would like to know why you chose to teach at TCU, what made you become an English professor, and if you could teach at any school (other than TCU) where it would be.
I chose to take this course after reading the course description on my.tcu.edu. When I was younger, my family took a trip to Salem, Massachusetts to learn about the witch trials. Ever since then, I have been intrigued by that part in our nations history and eager to learn more.
This summer while I was in the bookstore I noticed a stand filled with what Barnes & Nobel considers the classics. I decided then to read as many of those books as possible. I truly love reading and do it often in my spare time. I am currently reading Great Expectations and have quickly fallen in love with Charles Dickens writing. Other than papers for class, my writing primarily consists of emails back and forth to friends and family. I think that I am a fairly decent writer but tend to be very critical of my own work. Writing a blog will be difficult because it is hard for me to let other people read my work.
At first glance, the bright colors and fonts in my blog might prevent people from taking my arguments seriously. However, if they take a chance to read the material, I think they will find that I make valid points.
I have read, understand, and agree to the terms of the course syllabus which we see as a contract for our course.
-Meredith A.
