Dear Students,
You all achieved a synergy in the classroom this semester that I haven't felt with a group of students in a number of years. That probably has more to do with who you are as individuals than what I have "brought to the table" as an instructor. I have appreciated the open, provocative discourse. I have come to know and value most of you, not only as writers and thinkers, but as individuals, and I feel that you have raised my own expectations of myself as an instructor. I regret that I will not be continuing on with you into 115, but I will be available if you need any assistance next semester. So for now, my last word of collective advise to you is, in the words of Allen Ginsberg, "don't follow my path to extinction," discern "truth" for yourselves with rigorous evaluation--don't take anything, or anyone at face value; that's not to say you shouldn't hold to tradition, etc, but do so because you've made it real for yourselves--always be able to articulate for yourselves why you make your choices.
Thanks,
Curt.
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It's been great having you as a teacher, I really feel that my writing has improved. Having you was like a breath of fresh air compared to the English teachers I had in high school, because I didn't have a good teacher until my senior year.
Thanks so much
Cathy
Mr. Meyer,
Thank you so much for all your words of wisdom. If anyone has ever inspired me to write and enjoy it, it has been you. Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and a good listener.
Much appreciation,
Hilary M.
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