Farewell Great Books
I never knew that Faulkner’s Great Books Program would mean so much to me when I finished. When I started, I did not think I would ever finish the program and I knew for sure I was not going to try and do my thesis; Dr. Jacobs and Dr. Fullman had a different plan. I went into his office and told him I was done with the program and before I left his office he talked me into taking the next great books class and a contract course. He told me that the professors in the great books program would help me as much as I needed and it would not be the same with the other classes. Great Books was not the easy way but I learned a lot about myself through this program. It has forced me to get out my comfort zone and allowed me to grow mentally. Great books has given me some of my best friends, taught me to keep working even when it gets tough, and strengthened my faith. One of the best things that Great Books has given me is friendships and relationships that will last past the...