After reading the syllabus, I am quite excited for the semester! I personally enjoy talking and debating about difficult or "controversial" subjects that poke and prod at people's beliefs/ideologies. Growing up, I had many friends from many different walks of life, some of which I could have these discussions with, and others I could not. With some of those said friends, I'd have to "discuss television shows or movies" as you mentioned. Not that there's anything wrong with that, I do enjoy talking about shows or music that my friends and I consume. However, there is something more satisfying in discussing topics that are more substantial, topics that have a more tangible and real affect on everyday life. I'm looking forward to discussing these topics in class.

I am also looking forward to the group work! Lectures are nice for the classes that fit within my major, such as chemistry, ecology, bio-engineering, etc, but literature and writing are subjects that are better off being interpreted and discussed by yourself and others. The power of the opinion reigns supreme within the context of ideas in the spoken/written word, whereas in science, facts rule everything. There is no opinion on how it rains. It is fact that the sun causes water to evaporate, the particulates then condensate in the atmosphere, forming clouds, and then when there is too much concentrated, it is released in the form of rain. There is no room for interpretation. With works of literature, opinion is everything.

This is not my first rodeo with college. I went to a 4 year university out of state about 3 years ago when I graduated high school. I ended up having to drop out because I lost my scholarship due to my carelessness and interest in psychedelics (but that's another story). One of my classes was an English 101 class (naturally), and I didn't really vibe with or connect with the professor and her style. You, however, seem to be different and I believe that we will have a great semester together. Looking forward to it!