Introduction to Writing in College

I am Melanie Gagich and I created this text in part to help prepare you (my ENG 100/101 students) for some of the
trickier aspects of writing in college. I would like to begin by introducing myself because as the semester unfolds
I will hopefully get to know each of you through your formal and informal writing, so I think it is important for
you to know a little about myself, too.
I am married to Chad who is currently an American Government high school teacher and who earned his Master’s
degree at Cleveland State. We own a dog, Ramona, and two cats, Rea and Frankenstein, and live in a 1920s house
in Cleveland Heights. When my husband and I moved to Cleveland, we were so excited to be within walking
distance of restaurants, movie theaters, etc. We love trying new restaurants and places, so recommendations are
always welcome. I really enjoy reading and watching movies. Historical fiction and non-fiction are some of my
favorite genres to read and I love to watch horror movies, new-age comedies, and depressing documentaries.
Quentin Tarantino is one of my favorite directors and I really enjoy most of his movies. Other hobbies include
walking my dog, traveling, and continuously renovating our house. When I am not binge-watching television
shows, you can often find me doing one of those activities.
As for family, both of my parents created and own two different businesses. My mom owns and directs a daycare
and my father owns a metal sheet roofing company. I have worked many summers for both of my parents and
learned to love working on a roof, but never really enjoyed working at the daycare. My husband has also worked
for my father and his father and we both gained a lot of experiences from working odd jobs, both indoor and
outdoor.

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