Reflection

Our semester will end in May. After I look back over the semester and think about the projects and in-class activities we've completed, I feel I have so much that I want to say. Actually, I learn much new knowledge about computer in this class.

At the beginning, I learnt how to create our own blog alone, and I think that project is my favorite. To tell you the truth, I never do a blog or space in China with Chinese. Therefore, all the things are new for me, and I am interested in it very much. We could choose which color and size we like. I could also choose the beautiful style of my essay. It attracted me a lot and I think it is very useful skill for my future about computer. I feel very grateful.

In fact, working with Purdue Space, creating a podcast, developing our own favorite photos collection, creating a wiki, and creating a “V-essay” are all very attractive and interesting. I love them all. In addition, they help me to know more about computer. I know that after I hold these abilities, I could do more. Moreover, they are all about different aspects, so they would not make me feel setup. I am exited about every project.

However, I think the second project which let us research our perfect career is not good enough. I can’t deny that it is also useful, but I think it’s not interesting enough. At the same time, it had too much work to do. If we add some funny information and discussions, I think it would be perfect. Thank you!

The most important thing that I want to say is that the professor is so helpful and friendly. Because I know less about computer, I need much help. They are so kind to help me when I need that. I feel so thankful. Their smile let me have confidence and want to continue to work with computer. Thanks to them, I could learn every project clearly!

Chinese vs. American

Do you think that writing in Chinese is more "colorful?"

Yes, I think writing in Chinese is more colorful. That’s because China has a very long history, and there are many stories happened and many philosophers during the time. In American paper, we often only write the fact, but in Chinese paper, we can express our moods. I have to say that writing in Chinese is much more colorful.

That is to say, when you are writing in Chinese, what images do you form in your head?

I think when I am writing in Chinese, I will write some beautiful words in the head. Sometimes I will also write an ancient story which is very useful for my topic.

Chinese characters are very beautiful - when writing with these characters, tell us what is going on in your mind.

I strongly agree with you that Chinese characters are very beautiful. When I am writing these characters, I will think the real scene in my paper. I will feel the happiness and sadness that I have written. Chinese characters can move readers and move writers. So I never stop to imagine it in my mind when I write characters.

China has a long, rich, history - how does this long, rich, history affect you as a writer when you are writing in Chinese?

As a Chinese, I am very proud of her long, rich history. Furthermore, the history affects me very much. As a writer, history teaches me many good stories about all topics. When I am writing in Chinese, I could write essays like poems. The long and rich history lets me become knowledgeable. Therefore, I must say that Chinese history affect me too much as a writer when I am writing in Chinese.

How do you feel when you must write in American English?

I think that is fine, but I can’t write as beautiful as in Chinese. Sometimes, I also feel sad because in American English I can’t express what I want clearly. However, I also like to write in American English, and I think it’s also useful.

In ENGL 396, many of your projects have involved the use of images, photos, and/or videos. Did using these items help you to express your ideas better in English? Why or why not?

Of course, these items like images, photos, and videos are very useful and help me to express my ideas better in English. They let my paper look more beautiful and more abundant. In addition, they help me to express what I want to write but are difficult to write out. All in all, I love them very much.