First and foremost, nothing beats a professor who dresses with style. I, myself, am a man who enjoys colorful clothing. Therefore, Mr. Milligan's many colorful pants are absolutely awesome in my book.
One of the many things I enjoy about ENGL 1030 is the interesting short stories, poems, or other texts that are assigned as pre-class readings by Mr. Milligan. Each selection has proven to be very obscure and interesting, if not humorous as well.
Furthermore, Mr. Milligan is an expert at creating an inviting and easy-going atmosphere within his classroom. All anxieties and stress leave once he begins his lesson. The topics that are addressed in each lesson may be boring, but he always finds a way to spice it up with funny youtube videos or funny pictures. For many, these videos and pictures would seem to deter from the purposes of teaching, however Mr. Milligan expertly weaves them in to the lesson in a way that is both relevant and applicable.
The projects assigned in this English Composition course have really pushed me to express myself through writing. I have not always seen myself as a good writer, but merely someone who could get by. However, the three projects that I have completed so far have given me much more confidence in my writing ability, because I actually enjoyed them. In each case, I felt that I was doing something worthwhile. Instead of just analyzing a novel or responding to a prompt, these projects have allowed me to write about something that I am passionate about. In this third project, I created a cover letter and resume that would be "sent" to an organization called Water Missions International. The funny thing is that I actually intend to do that very thing in a few months when I apply for an internship there.
All this to say, I have really enjoyed Mr. Milligan's class thus far.
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