APEH - Overview

I feel that this class has definitely prepared me for college, both in what I have learned, and in the way that I have learned it. This was a fast-paced course, which I feel is beneficial, having already experienced a college-paced course. Because it is an AP level history class it goes by faster, but there was also a significant amount of material to cover, especially compared to other AP level courses. With nearly one thousand years to study, it is difficult to go over all the information necessary to complete the curriculum. However, I feel that the instruction was excellent, and honestly could not have been better.
As a teacher, Maz brought history to life, making it much easier to wrap our heads around the difficult concepts and often complicated events that make up Europe's background. On a personal level, I have found history to be much more interesting this year. I feel that this has something to do with the fact that it is European History, which brings something different than the American History I have learned about for twelve years in school. Also, it encompasses so much more, both time-wise and concept-wise, than just American History. European History is so interconnected, it is impossible not to feel the repercussions even today of something that took place five hundred years ago.
I feel I was also exposed to more "secrets" of history this year as well. I have learned more than just events. I have learned about the Catholic church's hidden and murky past, I have read detailed descriptions of the vile acts performed by Ivan the Terrible, and upon further research I have learned that Maximilien Robespierre may not have had it all "together", as he had so many believe.
Through this course, I have learned not only about European History, but about how to conduct myself in a collegiate environment. I have also learned much about myself and my, often poor, study habits. I feel that this course has truly prepared me for my many years to come in college, and if nothing else has shocked me into a new work ethic. Looking back, I do not regret my decision to take this course, and I would advise all who come through WAHS to do the same as I did and take APEH.