Final Journal Entry (Post-Experience)

Over the course of 3 weeks,I have gone to school for 20 days STRAIGHT,all in the name of education and research,and finished Uncharted 2.Basically,play PS3 for 6 hours a week,FOR FREE!!That game is awesome!Hands down,one of the best all-round games I have ever played with the great story and gameplay.When I started out I wasn't sure that I wanted to wake up and go to school every weekend,but after the first session,I was hooked.I've learned many things about telling a story,be it the structure or character elements etc. also,that there is always another way around obstacles.

I really think my narrative writing skills have improved after playing this game,as it opened up so many new ways to write.For example,the element of flashbacks,surprise,and the double climaxex.I think that yes,using video games as a classroom enhancement activity can help me improve writing skills,as long as it is an appropriate game.We wouldn't make much progress with Street Fighter IV now,would we?HAHAH.I'd recommend my friends to improve their narrative writing skills by playing video games because firstly they get to have fun,and they will absorb way more than if they just read a reference book or something like that,because they will be INTERESTED and enjoying themselves for a change.

Finally,thank you Joseph for all the sweet freebies (in every sense of the word) and the kind and patient support he gave us!!