My interest in Latin stems from the words "Ad astra per aspera", to the stars through difficulty.

Ever since I read those words I've been interested in Latin. My interest in Latin brought me to my interest in Classics which I am majoring in. I guess it was much like a snowball effect.

So far what Latin has done for me is show me how poor my time management skills are. :) By the fourth day I felt both ahead and behind in the class, which is new for me. But I am determined to see it through because I already love it. I love how everything falls into place and situates so nicely on my tounge. It's like that feeling you get when you finally solve that difficult math problem. Latin makes me feel more confndent in my ability to learn and and retain certain information, and my comprehension has already improved in my Philosophy class.

I love Latin!

Sarah Hebert

One of the main reasons I decided to take Latin is because I am a Mass Communications, Magazine Writing major. I have heard from many different sources that Latin can help with vocabulary, which will be extremely helpful.

Also I like Becky read the Harry Potter series which uses Latin in the spells. As well I have heard all the sayings like "carpe diem". Being curious I looked them up. Latin just interests me.

Candace Kaw

Why Latin?
Well, there are many reasons. One, it was convienent for my schedule. Two, I've been interested in it for a while. Three, not many people take it.

I developed an interest in Latin when I started reading the Harry Potter series. Make fun if you must, but I'm serious. There are a few Latin phrases in there, and I wanted to know what they meant. So I went to a translating website, and it stemmed from there. Knowing even a little Latin (I mean really little) in high school helped tremendously, since many English words get their roots from this language.

So, I'll leave you with the Harry Potter phrase that started it all:
Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus

~Rebecca Brown (call me Becky)

Hmmm...What has Latin done for me?

I) It got me this fabulous job in Tampa, one of the hotest vacation spots in America.

II) It enables me to understand most European languages, and to figure out easily what I do not know.

III) Its music is the best antidote to the useless noise of popular culture, traffic, and crowds waiting in line.

IV) It taught me how to use these cool Roman numerals.

V) It got me into Roman culture, which got me into understanding history, which got me into observing and tolerating the unchanging human nature. It's better than therapy, it comforts like religion, it is easier and more enjoyable than sociology.


Eleni