I've written in a journal for almost 12 years now and I have over thirteen. These journals have allowed me to write down my thoughts, prayers, prayer requests as well as anything uplifting or encouraging. The last journal that I had only includes the positive things going on in my life, before this journal I would write every single feeling good or bad. I realized that this was not something that I wanted to go back and view in five years, I know bad things in life happen and I will always remember but when looking back on my past I would rather view all the good things, besides it takes about 10 good things to make up for one bad thing said or done to or about you.   I know that Eastern Michigan University has furthered my writing experiences with my english classes as well as history or social foundations. I feel like Eastern Michigan prepares each student to be their own personal writer :)