Two weeks into the first semester of an architecture major and I realized what I wanted to do with my life; I wanted to write. Since I was a junior in high school I thought architecture was the path for me, only to go away to college and realize how wrong I was. That wrong decision led me to LSC, a two-year college I considered a pit stop on my way to a major university. I registered for classes and expected to breeze through the spring, not learning much more than I had learned not a stone throw’s away at Marshall High School. For the most part I was correct, but I never expected to learn as much as I did when I stepped into Steve Dalager’s College Composition classroom.

            Now, at semester’s end, I can truly say journalism is the way for me. This three-credit course reinforced the fact that this was to be my life’s work. Over the months I wrote a couple pieces I was proud of, not the least of which was “The Captain.” This was the first essay of the year for me, and I enjoyed the process as much as I did the finished product. A good portion of my essays dealt with sports which is a big source of inspiration for me as I hope to become a sports journalist someday. I enjoyed writing a couple essays about soccer and one about hockey, but hope to explore more in-depth topics throughout my college experience.

            After picking my topics, the writing process was a fairly free one. My writing style is a structured one, but also allows for doses of creativity. I prefer to write down some main ideas with pencil and paper before moving to the computer. The pencil and paper stage allows me to formulate the structure of my essay, while allowing space to make the essay fresh and exciting.

            I have grown this semester simply by re-affirming my faith in writing. After architecture failed for me, I doubted whether I would ever find my true path. Throughout this semester I have grown to love writing again and view it as a hobby rather than work. I am excited for the future becuase of this class, and I view that as my greatest growth as a writer this spring.