Kyle Roberts

Laura Knudson
UWRT 1101
5/3/16

Reading Response reflection

When writing these responses, I tried to challenge myself by thinking outside of my
comfort zone. Topics we discussed in class became more than just lectures, and through the
papers we were able to fully pick them apart. Responses were my way of showing I was capable
of taking discussions to the next level. Ive never had to challenge myself mentally like Ive had
to writing for this course and I found that all the self-evaluation really helped ease my transition
into UNCC. In Catawba, at my tiny farm school, I was used to being known by the entire
community and demanding the spotlight every Friday night. School was a breeze because of all
the hard work I put in early on taking honors classes every year I could. Doing well in class was
always my priority and usually was the main contributor to my stress as an adolescent. I never
really planned for college and always just kind of assumed football would take me where I was
supposed to go. The feeling that began to take over me after the season ended is one that I still
cant explain. After 10 years of playing football, a game that I gave my all to and fell in love
with, I just walked away. National signing day came and went and all I cared about was Senior
week. In my writings I speak from the voice within my head. Freshman year of college has
thoroughly whooped my ass and taught me a lot about myself. Writing lets me search for myself
spiritually and uses the responses as shards that collectively represent me. Ive found them as a
key to my development as a writer.