The “From Grimm to Disney” class
has taught me a lot and given me a better feel for what it’s like to be in
college. In this class, I have learned about typical symbols and characteristics
seen in fairytales by the Brothers Grimm, background knowledge of the Brothers
Grimm, the similarities and differences between the Grimm fairytales and Disney
movies, and analyzed the fairytales with different lenses. Now when I watch
movies and read stories, I will be able to compare them to the fairytale
symbols and motifs and understand them on a deeper level. Also, I now have a
better understanding of what it’s like to write a college paper, what a typical
college class would be like, and how to work in groups on a college level. Before
college, the longest paper I had ever written was about three pages, but now I
am able to write papers up to ten pages. When writing papers, I am now able to find
and use resources much more easily. I have found that college classes are a lot
more different than classes in high school. There definitely isn’t as much hand
holding and grades given and the difficulty level is higher as well. In high
school, I didn’t get many opportunities to work in groups, and when I did, they
were usually small projects. I’ve found that working on big projects in groups
is a lot more difficult than I expected and I now know how to handle problems
when they arise. Lastly, I learned about how easy and beneficial it is to
communicate with my professors. They are a huge help and really go out of their
way to provide any necessary assistance that I need. This class has been a
crucial part of my college experience and has given me knowledge that I can now
use outside of the classroom.
