My first semester of AP Lit has honestly been amazing. Every day I look forward to 7th period. Dr. Holt's class is a safe space that cultivates organic discussion and inquiry. Looking back on the year thus far, it's really rewarding to see how far I've come. I have developed a passion for philosophy and textual exploration (is that the right word?) in the course so far. I have read texts I never imagined I could possibly comprehend. Ever. And I have even managed to speak up more in class and actively engage in discussions. This class has allowed me to use my voice and my mind in ways I never have. Part of my anxiety and perfectionism is that I always want to find the answer and be done, but everything is up to interpretation and there really is no final definite answer. And to be honest, that's a relief for me. I wrote a unit paper that I genuinely wanted to write, because I genuinely wanted to share my ideas and the way I reasoned through them in my head. I am confident the next semester will hold more intellectual and personal growth! :)