I often contemplate what the meaning of the word "why" really is; I usually come to the conclusion that it means "what causes something" or what "motivates something to happen," if dealing with a person-- just like in this context-- for me.

What causes me to want to attend St. John's?

Essentially, it is the type of people I assume I will be surrounded by. The people I feel I will be surrounded by, I feel will enliven me, and make my college experience an exuberant one.

How will they enliven me? They will understand my ideas about things-- especially the ideas I'll likely have about the Great Books-- and hopefully be challenged by them. What's even better is that they'll likely be able to give me meaningful feedback, and even more, challenge me in return.

people-->the way they make me feel-->enliven, challenge me, liberate me, connect with me-->

these are all assumptions; what can I be CERTAIN that I will gain from St. John's?

No; I will get all these things from St. John's; however, it isn't the people that I will meet so much as the format that will be experienced.

Because of the way the Curriculum at St. John's is taught, it can be guaranteed that my ideas will be heard, taken in, challenged, and understood. Because of the strong philosophical slant of the Curriculum, I can be sure that I will have opportunities to analyze essential concepts of the universe-- for lack of a better word.

In what way will the Curriculum be taught that specifically guarantees this result?