As this semester comes to an end, I get more and more saddened to be leaving such an amazing class. This class introduced me to a new world of media as well as reconnecting me to the media that I grew up with. I never knew about Turkish dramas and now I'm so excited to dive into the genre as soon as I finish up my telenovela [I'm not the kind of person that can watch multiple intense storylines].
As far as my telenovela goes, I'm so happy that I chose it. El Clon has brought me stress, anger, relief, and happiness. I've been on an emotional rollercoaster ever since I started this show. There were times where I've had to take breaks from the show because the emotions were so overwhelming. Jade never fails to stress me and Lucas and Doctor Albieri never fail to make me question their actions. In all honesty, I've been putting off watching the telenovela because I just don't want it to end. I've grown so attached to the storyline and the love and conflict. I cannot even fathom what the ending will be like. There are so many twists and turns that I genuinely don't know if it will end with a happy ending or not.
In regards to this class, it was such a gem to have in my schedule. I am truly saddened that it came to an end so fast. I appreciate all the research and knowledge Dr. Acosta has acquired over her years of study and that she gets to share it with us. I never dreaded this class. It never failed to put a smile on my face and I always felt refreshed as I walked out of class in the transition to the next. I'd have to say my favorite part of the class was the clips she shared. I always got a little sad that we couldn't see the full extent of the videos. I was always left on the edge of my seat. These clips have definitely introduced me to so many new things and developed a new hobby [if binge-watching can be considered a hobby].
Although the semester and the class are coming to an end, this is not a goodbye. This is a thank you, to our professor and to my peers. The discussions and knowledge shared in class was my favorite part of the week. I will keep watching telenovelas after this class and think of the potential discussions they would have brought about in class. Who knows, maybe I'll start a mini club with my friends where we watch and discuss telenovelas together. Once again, thank you.
Leslie,
ReplyDeleteI feel exactly the same way about the class ending :( I'm sad we didn't get more time together to spend as a class in person but I think everyone did their best to make the most of it. I had the same experience with my telenovela, sometimes I would be so overwhelmed and stressed by the actions of the characters that I would have to take breaks from watching as well. In regards to your thoughts about the class itself, I have to stress where you said "I never dread this class." just that statement right there is so telling. I think often we can get so overwhelmed with our classes and our workload and this class was truly a breath of fresh air. Learning about telenovelas wasn't stressful and left me feeling eager to know more.