My Drawing Style

I have been told that my drawing style most resembles that of Van Gogh. I am unsure how to take this comparison. It seems as though the similarities between us extend only to the use of short, repetitive strokes to establish a variety of shades as well as to create texture. For the past few weeks when drawing in class, my instructor has tried throwing me at every Van Gogh resource she can find, and one of my friends in the class has caught on and is now bringing me Van Gogh materials. I don't feel that I have much in common with Van Gogh at all, and I'm hoping this phase just blows over.

On the plus side of things, my instructor feels that I am developing my personal style well and that it is becoming very strong, whatever that means.