At the beginning of the semester I thought nothing of the concept of “Creole”. I heard it was a fun class so I signed up for it. Never had I imagined I would learn so much. I learned more than I ever thought was possible in a month. Not only did I learn about the indefinable Creole culture but I learned about its history and the history of New Orleans in general. When I came here, to New Orleans, at the beginning of the school year all I was focused on was getting through class, making new friends, and honestly, hitting up the boot. This class has broadened my horizons in so many ways. I knew a little bit about the rich culture and roots of New Orleans, but not as much as I should have. I had always thought it would be cool to do the tourist things like visiting plantations and voodoo shops, but without this class I’m not sure I ever would have. Reading about the history and touring the city made me aware of how many enriching and important things I am surrounded by each and every day. I am so thankful that this class and Dr. Hunt enabled me to experience so many interesting things throughout New Orleans. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from our Saturday field trip.