What is it like writing papers in English?
What is it like writing papers in English? Are there any resources on campus that you can have some comments on your paper?
Before trying writing intensive class, i thought it must be pretty tough and i tried to find some way not to take it for a while. Then, this semester, my sophomore year, i finally took my almost very first Writing intensive class, Political Philosophy. The impression i had from attending the first day of the class was Oh My God! The professor gave us a brief introduction about political philosophy. For me, it just freaked me out. However, i felt much better after a while. Actually, the professor and my TA (teaching assistant) are really nice people. Whenever i have problem with the paper, i go and ask them. Now i get pretty decent grade on my papers. Well, this is my experience that i wanted to share.
So what i learned from this experience is that don't get nervous or don't be overwhelmed by anything you have never tried before. About writing papers in English, it isn't too bad once you know where to get help. You can go to the writing centers Nicholson Hall, Appleby Hall, and many others. http://writing.umn.edu/sws/hours.htm has more information. Or you can see your TA. They will be always happy to help you!