It was not until he began college that Neufeld again became seriously interested in literature and writing. He began consuming all types of books, often using reading as an escape from the rigors of college life. The young Neufeld repeatedly used the time he'd set aside for studying to read the longest books he could find in the school library; as a result, he had to pull a lot of "all nighters" to prepare for tests.
Despite his unorthodox study habits, Neufeld managed to graduate. Having no solid career plans, he decided to go on a "Grand Tour" of Europe (ostensibly to get fodder for new stories). Although his original itinerary included countries such as Germany and Spain, Neufeld ended up spending most of his time in England. "There were endless associations to be made from my reading and studying," he reminisced in his essay. "London seemed more like home than any place I'd ever been.... It was a grand and simple time."
Soon after his return from England, Neufeld was drafted into the Army for a six-month tour of duty at Fort Leonard, Missouri. After "learning how to kill people" in basic training, the fledgling author was assigned to a special duty: teaching English to clerk-typist trainees.
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