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I came to Columbia to be an artist. It seemed like a place where I could express myself freely and try to discover and shape my path in life. Writing is something that has always held me back in school. I never liked writing for school because it took me a long time and I would get frustrated easily and the results were never what I wanted. It is hard to learn and move forward when you try to ignore the writing part. I have always written in a journal, and recorded things from my past on paper in my own words, but that writing was only for me. It felt like as soon as I had to write for someone else, I couldn't write anymore, either because I was nervous about them judging me, or I simply didn’t want to. Coming to Columbia this summer for the Bridge Program helped me improve a lot as a writer. Being in a more accepting and creative environment enabled me to dig deep and find a true love for writing. Now that I am able to enjoy writing, and feel confident in my work, it allows me to push myself and improve. I used to hate it more than spinach, but now I love writing, and I am passionate about it. I hope that this class will challenge me to push my limits, and explore writing in a new way, continuing to give me a new perspective on my old enemy. Hopefully I will be able to learn from my peers, and perhaps give my own insight into class discussions. I want to be able to take what I learn and apply it to other classes, and be able to write my opinions and ideas more clearly in other areas like photography, or 2d design. Writing helps me organize my thoughts and ideas, so as I progress as a writer, I hope to better understand and verbalize my ideas. And of course I am looking forward to class with Keeton and Courtney first and foremost.