Being in Drama 9 was an incredibly fun experience, it not only allowed me to explore deep into my passions but also gave me the opportunity to connect with new people in meaningful ways. At first, I found it difficult to make friends, mostly due to the awkwardness and lack of communication with others. It was hard to approach my classmates. The whole nature of the class is where communication and collaboration is essential and I was soon encouraged to step out of my comfort zone. Through series of interactive activities games and team exercises, I was naturally engaging with my peers. These activities helped me build stronger connections and friendships that I would have not created if it weren’t for this course. I was able to form bonds in drama 9 that made my journey not only fun but memorable. In addition to social growth, drama 9 helped me develop personally. One of the most valuable skills that I learned was effective communication, both verbal and non verbal. Acting requires deep levels of emotion that can be spoken through expressions. Acting is a language that can be understood without speaking. Drama helped me be more comfortable performing in front of others, or even talking in front of many people. I developed a new confidence in my communication skills, this useful tool I developed will be used in my everyday life. I noticed that I became more open and approachable, willing to engage in conversations with others both in and outside of class. On the other hand, this experience helped me grow in terms of group work and collaborations. Throughout the course, we were often put into groups to play scenes. Working with others in a creative environment taught me the importance of teamwork, especially in this course. I learned that to be able to create a strong group, we must listen to each others ideas and communicate your own ideas as well. Overall, Drama 9 was an amazing experience for me. It was not only about learning the arts of acting but also was about pushing myself to grow socially and emotionally. This course provided me skills in communication, group collaboration and self-growth. Most importantly, it helped me build lasting friendships.