I leave you with a few final thoughts. I know for myself I have grown tremendously in my confidence and perhaps skill, and most importantly in the way I approach both reading and writing. Often it was my approach to the task that provided the largest roadblocks. Yes, you will get discouraged, and perhaps regularly throughout your navigation of English 102. I once heard it said that "If a mountain was smooth, you couldn't climb it." Well this mountain is worth climbing! The satisfying feeling of overcoming the obstacles and frustrations far exceed any fear, anger or panic that may come your way. Before you know it the course will be coming to and end. The lessons learned will carry on much further in your future coursework, vocation, and personal correspondence. Stay on task, even when in doubt, and the outcome will be more than rewarding.