It was surprisingly difficult to find good blogs about the college experience with an "about the author" blurb or profile. When all was said and done, I managed to find about three total, and of those, this one was my favorite. It's simple yet has just enough description, makes readers feel as though they've just been actually introduced to the author, captures interest by addressing readers directly, and leaves readers wanting to see more.
Now, it's drafting time...
I'm a sophomore at the University of Rhode Island majoring in History and Anthropology with a possible minor in Art History. I'm not the typical college student. I'm not into wild parties; I don't enjoy getting drunk or high. Still, that doesn't mean I don't have fun and enjoy life. It's just the small things in life- walking on the beach with my boyfriend, feeling the sun in my hair, hearing leaves crunch under my feet, sharing a laugh with friends- that bring me the most happiness. My goal in life is to always find at least one good thing about each day, because I appreciate the fact that we have only one life to live, and I'm determined to live my life to the fullest. College has only helped to strengthen this goal, and since starting the journey I've discovered that with each day that passes and every new experience I learn a little more about myself and just what I'm capable of. Read on to hear about my journey and see just what I've learned and maybe you'll learn something too...
Amanda, I really like the way that you let the reader into your life. You give them a lot of detailed information. It's very inviting. The only thing that I would change is to focus it a little bit more, tighten it up. I feel like you could use it to show your connection to your topic more strongly, maybe give some specific examples rather than some of the descriptions of situations. Great first draft!
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