A visit to a literary contest

On the 22nd of April I got to attend an award ceremony for a literature contest in the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. A few weeks before, the department of General Studies began to accept poems, essays and short stories to select the best one. At the award
ceremony, we the spectators, were able to presence the recognition of young writers from around the campus.

When the ceremony began, a group of my English course sat together so we could make a big cheer for two students of the class had gotten third and second prize. Having been there, listening to the poems, short stories and essays that had been chosen as the best pieces provoked in me a sense of pride for our society. There are a lot of people that acknowledge literature and appreciates a good read. Furthermore, the people who organized the event arranged it in a fun way; the host of the day was a student that would make the attendees feel welcome. Through a bit of inspiration and oratory, the host was able to connect with every person sitting at the ceremony.

So, why would anyone find themselves sitting down at a Literature Contest’s Award Ceremony? Easy! It is because that person appreciates the art of literature. Literature has a lot to teach us, and especially literature from college students made it their business to be heard by others.