VERB TENSE CONSISTENCY

1. Getting used to living in the dorms can be hard for some students, particularly if they have never had to share a room with someone else. If you want to make your transition as easy as possible, you should consider talking to your roommate about the things you want from your living situation. Deciding on how you will communicate your feelings to each other will make it easier when problems arise.

2.  Going to a concert can be dangerous these days. I went to Woodstock this past summer and I saw two people seriously hurt in the mosh pit where everyone was dancing. I saw one girl fall down and when I ran over to her to see if she needed help, she said, "I think I've twisted my ankle." I helped her out of the crowd and over to a medical tent.  I was glad I had seen her fall or she could have been crushed.

3.  Last night, I went to Ames Cafeteria to see the comedian. It was very exciting, and he was really funny. I just wish it had started a little earlier than 10 p.m. I find it hard to stay out until midnight and then get up for an 8:00 class.

4.  Working as a teacher's aid in Lebanon last year show me that I would like to be a teacher. The students always responded to me very well, and I had a lot of fun.  One of my favorite students is Jeremy, a fourth-grader who had a stuttering problem. I really related to him because I  stutter as a child as well. I think I really help Jeremy's self-confidence, and I hope he is continuing to work with the speech therapist.