Introduction

Hello class,

I just want to start off my introduction by saying that I truly enjoyed our first class together. I think what Ms. Evans did to introduce each and every one of us to each other was really cool and was a great way to start our spring semester off together. I think we are going to have a very fun, exciting, and productive class together. At any rate, my name is Ryan. I’m the guy from San Diego, California. Before you ask, I do miss the pristine, sandy beaches and beautiful cities of southern, California, but I do very much like this city, which is now my home. With the exception of the unbearable weather that we are now experiencing, this city has a lot to offer. More than anything, I love all the unique breweries and restaurants that are located in this city. Additionally, I love the commitment the people of this state have towards our college and professional sports teams—most notably, the Green Bay Packers. I love that I can go just about anywhere in this city and know that I have something in common with just about everyone.

In my free time, I of course love watching the Green Bay Packers play. I also love to surf and snowboard. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to do much of either of these sports because Lake Michigan doesn’t produce many rideable waves and we haven’t seen a lot of snow this winter. I realize that I can go to the hills at Crystal Ridge or Alpine where they make fake snow, but I don’t really care for the prices that those places demand. That’s why I’ve always stuck to surfing for the most part. When it comes to surfing, the only money I have ever had to spend was on a surfboard, a wetsuit, and the gas in my car to get to the beach.

As cliché as it sounds, if I had one wish, I would wish for there to be global peace. And with that, I would wish that there would be no poverty in the world.

As I mentioned before, my favorite things about Milwaukee and Wisconsin are the breweries, the restaurants, and the Green Bay Packers. If I had to mention one more thing, it would be all the good fishing this state has to offer.

My field of study is nursing.  I’m hoping that within the next few years I will become a registered nurse. Considering I just decided to make this my major, I do not know all that much about it. What I do know is that the pay is good, it’s secure, and it allows me to help people in need. So, those are three basic reasons as to why I have chosen to pursue this profession.

I’ve enjoyed most of the classes I have taken in college.  The classes that stand out most in my mind that I liked the more than others was a first responders class I took in California and an introduction to film class I also took in California. What I enjoyed most about the first responders class was the fact that it was not that formal and it allowed the students to really engage in practicing life-saving techniques. And as far as the film class goes, I for one, love to watch movies and secondly, in this class the students and I were able to analyze and critique all the different movies we watched over the course of the semester.

As far as writing and reading goes, I have done about as much of both of those as the next person has. I’ve written research papers, critiquing papers, short stories, and pretty much everything else that is required of most students in school. When it comes to reading, I’ve read all the books that most students are required to read. When I’ve taken it upon myself to read in my spare time, I’ve read the Bible, a variety of biographies, some fiction and a million different surfing magazines. Moreover, whenever I become increasingly interested in a hobby, a sport, an art, or whatever, I’ll go to the library or book store and learn as much as I can about the subject. I’ll just become a fanatic and learn absolutely everything I can about my new interest. When I first started surfing, I bought every guidebook and video that was available that would aid me in becoming a better surfer. The reading I enjoy doing more than anything is reading about history. Whether its world history or American history, I love it all.

For me, writing is like watching grass grow. I’ve never been really fond of it. I however do think it’s a necessary skill or talent to have. Furthermore, without writing, I would not be able to enjoy all the books I enjoy reading. Also, writing allows people as a whole to communicate effectively and tell stories across time. Writing is the tool that allows anthropologists to study cultures in the present and in history. 

My biggest fear about college-level writing is probably just formatting. That, more than anything, is the biggest concern I have.

My primary goals for this class are obviously to become a better writer and reader. I want to be able to use whatever skills are taught in this class in future classes and thereafter.  In addition, I want to know that if I write a book one day, the editor or publisher that reviews my book will not have to correct too many mistakes. 

The learning environment that I know works best for me is one in which there is a lot of white noise, a good amount of feedback, and one in which there is a lot of participation by each and every student. If I am in a class where the professor just talks and talks in a monotone voice for a few hours, I will become disinterested and fall asleep.

In conclusion, this is who I am in a nutshell. Should anybody want to introduce themselves to me or ever need a helping hand, feel free to talk to me. I am very easy to approach and probably one of the most laid back persons you will have ever met. That’s all. Thank you and good night.