Experiencing English 1 Understanding the Text 8. What is the main idea the author wanted to convey to us in this passage? He wanted to tell us that he valved his college life and wished it would not have to end Passage B Wish for Freshman Year HOMETRNs wuUnderstanding the Text Experiencing English 1 Passage B Wish for Freshman Year 8. What is the main idea the author wanted to convey to us in this passage? He wanted to tell us that he valved his college life and wished it would not have to end