Goodbye

It is all finally coming to an end. My first semester of college has been a great one, full of learning inside and outside of the class room. I was a bit reluctant about my freshman seminar class, but I know now that it was well worth my time- I have gotten a lot of this class. I have learned the real difference between a creole and a cajun (something that has also perplexed me), and have gotten to know New Orleans and all it really has to offer. I feel that Louisiana, in general, gets a pretty bad rap. We are at the top of the list for illiteracy, obesity, and bad public education. I was always a kind of upset when I had to tell people I was from the south, but now it is one of the first things I tell new people I meet. I have learned so much about creole culture and live in New Orleans, and can spread this knowledge to all of my friends. Thanks to everyone who has made this school year a good one. I hope you all have a good summer, and I hope to see you next fall!