I found that being able to see someone’s writing and actively interview them questions about them was very interesting. This not only allowed me to get to know someone that I’ve never known before on a deeper level, and I also let them know me on a deeper level. This was probably more sociably connecting for students because this connected them emotionally and they got to see each other differently than just a student/stranger in their class. This probably sparked many new friendships that could probably last till the end of college and after. The task was a little confusing for me at first because I had never written a peer profile before and it was very hard to find a way to start the essay when I had no blueprint or previous experience writing a peer profile. I am glad that even though I was struggling with the start of the essay, when my essay was reviewed it got good comments and felt like I did a decent enough job for my first time writing a peer profile. I do wish that if I had more experience, I would have written it more about who she is as a person rather than just stating things she said and tying it back to her narrative. Overall, I am glad that I was given this opportunity to connect with my peers and get to know them a little more.
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