How I would like to develop.

American studies has been quite an interesting experience. Entering the second quarter of Sophomore year, I feel like I am satisfied with the first quarter of American Studies thus far. The experience has been different from what I am used to when I think about history. In Mr. Hoffman's class, we also get to experience the unique perspective of someone who has been in the armed forces. It helps me personally gain perspective in history more clearly. I personally think that I have been doing well this year in terms of understanding what we are learning about, and how it all fits together. Going into the remainder of the school year, I would like to be able to look at things the way that other people in history saw it, how they approached the situation more clearly. This is more difficult since I almost always have an opinion on what we learn in class. Learning all of the ways that people in history looked at things helps when putting everything together to clearly understand how history works. In other words, In simpler words, I want to develop throughout the year by putting aside my opinions and thoughts for a little bit just so I can more clearly understand how other people think and what other people felt in regards to an issue or point.