Throughout the course of my academic career I have never
quite been challenged as much as I have in AP World History. AP World History
introduced me to a whole different aspect of history, one with concepts completely
foreign to me. Concepts that forced me to think like a true historian and
understand how our predecessors impacted the modern world we live in. As the course is coming to its inevitable end,
I realize that I will take with me a very valuable experience, a stronger sense
of determination and awareness of all the responsibility that comes with taking
an AP class. I will never regret taking this class. In fact, I am extremely
proud of all my successes and failures.
My sophomore year was full of changes and new experiences
and one of them was being part of AP World. Coming into the class, I was truly
terrified of not being able to handle the workload and consequently falling behind.
Luckily, I was not alone in this endeavor. I had Mr. Rodriguez to guide me; it
is rather strange to come upon such a dedicated teacher. I appreciate all the
ways he managed to help us be successful in his class. Attending Saturday study sessions and being
gladly surprised with donuts and coffee, learning something fascinating each
and every day, I will truly miss AP World history. I cannot think of a moment when I disliked my
third period, I would always have something to maintain me occupied and
focused. This experience helped me realize that I really want to attend a university
and continue challenging myself academically. I am grateful for all the information
I did and did not learn.
I strongly believe I wouldn't have been able to survive AP
World without determination. Determination became an ideology for me; I guess I
had no other option. At times when the assignments poured down on me like heavy
rain, I just wanted to give up so bad. The simplest things seemed so fascinating to me,
it was so difficult to focus at times with all the tempting distractions. I could not let myself down , If I didn’t put
in some effort I would never forgive myself. I can’t say that I completed every
single assignment because then I would be lying but I certainly did try my
hardest. In the end AP world gave me a stronger sense of determination that I will
surely never stop utilizing.
I don’t think anybody ever warned me about the level of responsibility
one has to possess when taking AP World. Usually this was the class in which I had
most homework and spent countless hours trying to finish up things. I usually
found myself being more independent when it came down to my learning. If I didn’t finish something it was because I
decided to procrastinate and it all came down to the decisions I made. At times I would get overwhelmed, but this
made me feel as if I was an authentic college student. I really gained so much
admiration for those peers who have not only one but various AP classes.
AP World History provided me a meaningful experience, strengthened
my determination and taught me to be more responsible. I would advise any
underclassmen to give AP a shot because they will not regret it. I have so many things to be grateful for and
this class is one of them. I surely struggled but I didn’t take the easy class
and that is a pretty impressive. I really surprised myself this year , I now
have the mentality that I can accomplish anything I desire.
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