Reflection
For me AP World History has been one of the best experiences of my life. Although everyone would advice me to not take the class because it was a lot of work i decided to enroll in AP World History because i wanted to prove to myself that i could be able to do it. Also, even though there was a possibility that i would pass the AP exam and get college credit for it i was certain that i would learn new essential skills needed for college and life. Throughout the year i faced many challenges and had to prepare vigorously but despite the hard work i have no regrets.
AP World History has proved to be a huge challenge. It was the first time that i actually had to work had to get an A. For instance, i was not used to doing he amount of homework we were required to do if anything, i don't really have homework before this class. In order to be able to finish all of my assignments i had to stay up late and deprive myself from sleep. Too much work and little sleep proved to be very stressful and irritating. These challenges encouraged me to better manage my time. Another thing that i had o give up besides sleep was family time. I would often stay home while my family went out and had fun and i constantly had to fight with my thought of giving up on my work and having quality time with my family. It was really frustrating for my family to always see me do homework and not being able to go out especially for my cousins who i visit less frequently. But, fortunately my family was pretty supportive and understood that it would eventually pay off. I recognize that this challenge actually benefit me since they thought be how to be more responsible and i could say they even helped mature.
Other aspects that i implemented in this class were studying and preparation. Throughout the year i had to learn to be more independent and responsible. For example, before AP i would never study for any test but AP made me realize that if i wanted to to succeed in this class i had to prepare before test and quizzes, as a result i studied my thesis notes and studied my note cards. I continues to do this before every test until i got the hang of it and did it automatically. I also prepared by reading and understanding the chapter. Although the chapters were sometimes hard to understand i continued to read them until i understand them. Understanding the chapter allowed me to reflect critically on what i read. This aspect was not only used in AP but i also implemented it in other subjects such as English. During the first few months it was really hard for me to do the types of essays that Mr Rodriguez wanted us to do because they were very different from the ones i already knew how to do.But i decided to prepare by practicing. Also in order to prepare for the AP Exam i i found it very helpful to see examples of essay. Seen sampled essays allowed me to critically analyze other people's writing and compare it to my own.In order to be successful in my AP World History class i had to learn how to study and prepare.
Despite all the challenges and hard work i still claim that i have no regrets. I if I had the opportunity to choose again i would still pick AP World History. Yes! Indeed it was hard and i sometimes doubted myself of being able to do it but in the end what mattered the most was the journey. I can honestly say that i learned a lot from this class and I am just not talking about school related stuff but because i learned a lot about the world i live in even though some things I learned were not very pleasant or joyful. I can proudly say that i don’t regret the amount of hours i spent studying,all the nights i did not sleep or even the times i had to choose homework over my family because it was a great experience. This experienced made me realized that i truly did not know anything about the world and although i know way more than i did a year go i still don’t don’t know anything since there is still a lot to learn and which i hope to continue learning.
Without a doubt, AP World History has been one of the greatest experiences of my life.During this year I faced many challenges and had to prepare vigorously but despite the hard work i have no regret. This class not only taught be how to be a better student but it also taught me how to be a better person. his was possible, by seeing the world through my own eyes and nobody else. I know can draw my own conclusion about society as a whole and and helped me discover what kind of person i wish to become on day. For all the future students, don’t ask other people if you should take the class, instead ask yourself where do you want to be in ten years and decide for yourself, don’t let others determine your faith. Also, don't believe, just do it. Don’t dream, just live it, and don’t want it, get it.
