Exemplification Essay: Thesis

Topic: Backpacking

Specify:
-In-tents Backpacking trip for six days.
-The way it impacted me personally (and how I believe it could impact others the same way).

Forming a Thesis sentence:
-The week of June 20th to the 25th, I embarked on one of the most life-changing trips of my life. Whether it was the cold mountain air in my lungs, being surrounded by people I grew to care for, or the reward that came with hiking 20 miles with a 45 plus pound pack on my back, it changed me, and I would recommend backpacking for anyone.

-After I came home from the six day, five night intensive backpacking trip, I was frequently asked questions like 'how was it', 'what did you do', and 'what did you learn' by family members and friends. The best response I could give was, 'you should try it for yourself.'

-It was probably one of the most physically grueling, emotionally draining, uncomfortable on-so-many-levels trips, but hands down the most raw, eye-opening, and life changing I have ever been on. When people ask about it, I tell them an intensive backpacking trip is something everyone needs to try once in their lifetime.

Working Thesis:
-It was probably one of the most physically grueling, emotionally draining, uncomfortable on-so-many-levels trips, but hands down the most raw, eye-opening, and life changing I have ever been on. When people ask about it, I tell them an intensive backpacking trip is something everyone needs to try once in their lifetime.