Interview with Jonathan Martinez

Emily Baker

January 21, 2016

English 121

Interview

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It’s the start of a new semester at Front Range Community College. Many students are returning from a month long winter break; however, this is not the case for Jonathan Martinez. After taking a gap semester, Jonathan is ready to tackle his first semester. He is starting off strong with a full plate of classes, including History, College Algebra, Chemistry and English. Although there are a few setbacks for Jonathan’s educational journey, such as not having any internet at home, there is no doubt that he will be a successful student in English 121. 

   As a recent graduate from Fort Lupton High School and who had taken AP English, Jonathan is already well prepared for the upcoming semester in English 121. Jonathan also enjoys writing in his free time. He enjoys writing a wide variety of modes including poems, essays and short stories. This will be a huge asset for Jonathan this semester because he has had plenty of practice developing his writing skill; however, there are still areas of writing that Jonathan wishes to improve on during this semester.

         
   The short stories and poems may come naturally to Jonathan, but it’s the scholarly essays that give Jonathan a run for his money. One of his greatest weaknesses when it comes to writing essays is developing a strong thesis. Without a solid thesis it is difficult for Jonathan to develop the body of his essay. As a result, he often finds himself spending more time on his essays than he would have like to. Jonathan hopes that taking  English 121 will be able to help strengthen these areas of weakness in his writings. Jonathan’s goals for this class will surely give him the motivation to get the most out of this class and to be a successful student.

      
      Previous English classes, an enjoyment for writing and clear goals create a concoction for success so English 121 should be a cake walk for Jonathan. Once Jonathan gets English 121 out of the way, along with other general education courses, He can begin to focus on what truly interests him. Jonathan hopes that, in the next year or so, he can transfer to either CSU or CU and begin studying mechanical engineering.