Week 13, Question 2

The most recent conversation where I was in persuasive mode occurred between me and a friend of mine, Megan.  She is recently divorced and I was presenting the idea of her starting her education.  She was very hesitant because she felt she is not very smart and that it was already to late for her to start such a long process.  I believed I used the Analogical type of reasoning because my argument to her was based on my life and the life of others she knew.  I told her that it is never to late, because I hadn't started my college education until I was 29 and she had watched me grow and become such a better and more rounded person because of it.  She agreed.  As the conversation proceeded I could tell by her facial expressions that she seemed overwhelmed by all the information I was giving her but at the same time I could tell she was interested.  In an effort to give her additional reassurance, I started telling her about the financial aid opportunities and also told her that I would support her and help her through the registration process as it can be confusing and overwhelming at times.  I could instantly see relief in her eyes and a glimpse of hope with some dreams trying to make there way into her head.  I feel that I did a really good job in my argument to her and having myself, someone that she knew, as the example, really made my points that much stronger.  I am happy to report that she is now in her second semester at Sierra College and she is making great progress.  I am still part of her support system and as she moves further and further along I am able to watch her confidence grow with every success.