This semester, I learned how to write. I improved in many areas I've been weak in for years. I learned how to draft, how to learn from other works, how to analyze the meaning in personal interactions, and how to organize and convey my ideas and thoughts. I learned how to use available resources to do in-depth research on topics of interest, and how to tailor my work to an audience. Most of all, I gained new confidence in myself as a writer and communicator. I'm happy with the direction I'm going in as a writer, and I'm eager to apply my skills to further understand myself and the world.