So I'm sitting in my English 1202 class, listening to a Seton Hall librarian tell my class how to find peer reviewed resources using databases. You see, my professor assigned a research essay (6-8 pgs.) about a chosen drama. I chose A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. With total candor, I really loved this play, tragedy and controversy fully embraced. Assigned to read it a few weeks ago, I blew through Stanley Kowalski's and Blanche Dubois' banter like each word would unlock the hidden meaning behind this play so many talk about. And when we watched Elia Kazan's adaptation (1951) I was floored by Marlon Brando! This is coming from a girl who cannot seem to appreciate a black and white movie to save her life! Twas quite a riveting movie I think!
So that was an aside for the day, onto bigger things. I am considering (or dedicated to) not returning to Seton Hall next year. I am feeling locked up, not able to allow my curiosity and individuality grow here, at a catholic university. I own no harsh feelings on the topic of SHU's religious identity, but since I do not share it, and it has a huge influence on the curriculum here, I will not allow my education to suffer for it. I am looking to Portland State University! I have family out there and I think it could be good for me!
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