What I learned in Honors Class is....

This was my third semester of Honors and it's been interesting to say the least. Honestly, between the traveling season that the soccer team has had and the overlapping chemistry class, I have missed more class than either of my past two semesters which has made this semester difficult. I really benefit from class discussions even if I don't have much input in the conversation. If I'm too lost or confused to put words to my thoughts on the work, it always helps to hear my fellow classmates talk through the confusion. I understand better when I get to hear someone's thought process in understanding confusing concepts. Discussion among classmates as well as the questions Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Echeveria had for us, causing us to see things from different perspectives provide tremendous insight that I would not on my own be able to get. So really what I'd have to say I've learned in honors this semester is the importance of community. I have learned that outside perspectives are necessary when reading these renowned works into order to really understand and get the deeper insight we so search for in honors. Even reading through something with just a couple fellow classmates has proved to be one of the most helpful things as well as some of my most appreciated experiences in honors this semester.