Something that I had not thought about prior to college was the amount of writing I would have to complete in my spare time. I understood that taking this class would involve a lot of outside writing, but its my other core classes that took me by surprise. For example, in my history class, I expected to be taking a bunch of tests and quizzes, but in reality I have had several major essays. I feel that this has pushed me to not only become a better writer but listener and student. It has also taught me the importance of time management and self discipline. In conclusion, the shock of the amount of writing has resulted in me learning the valuable skills to be a successful student in college.