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Introduction Post

Hi everyone! My name is Alison and I am a third year psychology student. This is my second semester at UBC as I was currently studying at the University of Calgary for the previous two years. I am not new to taking literature courses as I took GRSJ 224 last term, but am still fairly excited to learn about Latin literature. I was born in Argentina and have always been intrigued by the books my parents and grandparents would read, so I think this course will be a great opportunity to become better familiarized with such. The course content seems very interesting and I appreciate having some time within my semester to further my knowledge on the history and perspectives within Latin literature. In my free time (when I am not flooded with school work), I enjoy going to the mall, hanging out with friends, and going on very long walks on my own.  In regards to what I expect of the readings that lie ahead; I believe they will be very different to the literature I have been exposed to in p...