I am going to miss this program SO much. This program has taught me many things from being independent, to stepping out of your comfort zone and making friends that you probably wouldn't hang out with on a regular basis.
The high ropes course was a eye opening experience for me. I learned how to communicate and also listen better. This was where i made most of my friends at because they were the once that helped me through it and i help them also when they felt like they couldn't do it
Living on campus were the best moments that i could remember. We had the best food and the best RA's also. Living on campus showed me a little bit of how college is really going to be like. I had to manage my time very well, i had to find out when i should study, hangout, and even eat. Sometimes it was stressful but overall it was a great experience!
I am so glad that i picked my English class because that was the best class that i have ever taken in my life. It was an eye opening class and it taught me that my opinion, sometimes, is not the best opinion. Even thought it was just an English class it taught me many things!
I suggest this program to future seniors because this class taught me so many things and i have gained a knowledge of different races and different perspectives. I have also learned how to manage my time better.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Week 3
So, I want to go to Columbia College of Chicago. Being that it is a private school and I am from out of state trying to go, there are many things that I have to do and don't have to do to get in. There are also many positives and negatives going into the school.
First, i have to go to Chicago and tour the campus to see if I like it (which I already did, and I do!). Second, I have to get my application through the mail or I just have to fill out my application online (which i plan to do). Finally, I have to write and essay to get in the school (since i don't have to do the ACT). I don't have to take my ACT or SAT, but they do require me to take a test called the Compass test.
There are many positives going to this school like its a private school and the education is very important. I don't have to take my ACT or SAT because, being that it's and liberal arts school, they said those tests cannot show how good I am at art. There are also many negatives, like since I am from out of state i have to pay extra and I wont be with my family.
First, i have to go to Chicago and tour the campus to see if I like it (which I already did, and I do!). Second, I have to get my application through the mail or I just have to fill out my application online (which i plan to do). Finally, I have to write and essay to get in the school (since i don't have to do the ACT). I don't have to take my ACT or SAT, but they do require me to take a test called the Compass test.
There are many positives going to this school like its a private school and the education is very important. I don't have to take my ACT or SAT because, being that it's and liberal arts school, they said those tests cannot show how good I am at art. There are also many negatives, like since I am from out of state i have to pay extra and I wont be with my family.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Week 2
In our second week of Summer Scholars, we moved in the dorms for that week. We moved into Scott's Resident Hall. It was really nice. I roomed with two other roommates. One of them i knew, but the other two I didn't know. I got to know one of my roomates better because on the first day we were doing our hair together. The other roomate stayed out of the dorms so i didn't get to talk to her that much
On the first day we went on a high ropes course and boy was that scary. I felt that it brought me closer to the other summer scholars though. They incouraged me in many ways. The next day we on Monday we had a scavenger hunt. On Tuesday, to the Hyper building to workout. On Wednesday, we played outside. On Thursday we had a free day. And on Friday we went out to the high ropes course again.
The RA's were cool. They let us make our own rules. Even thought they were easy going they still inforced the rules. My overall experience at the dorms were awesome. If I had the chance to do it again, i would definitly would.
On the first day we went on a high ropes course and boy was that scary. I felt that it brought me closer to the other summer scholars though. They incouraged me in many ways. The next day we on Monday we had a scavenger hunt. On Tuesday, to the Hyper building to workout. On Wednesday, we played outside. On Thursday we had a free day. And on Friday we went out to the high ropes course again.
The RA's were cool. They let us make our own rules. Even thought they were easy going they still inforced the rules. My overall experience at the dorms were awesome. If I had the chance to do it again, i would definitly would.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Week 1
My First Week at summer scholars was very fun. I'm taking English and my teacher's name is Helen L. Fountain. She is very cool. She has dreads and she is intelligent. In that class we are reading Dreams from My Father, it's President Obama's memoir. The book is extremely good.
My Study group helps me very much. Like when i don't understand what i read the night before we go into our study groups and we talk about what we read. Our facilitator's name is Patrick Favara. He is awesome. He gave us a tour of the campus on our first day. I enjoy my study group very much.
The campus is extremely awesome. The food is great! Walking is no joke. We walk from the parking lot to the C-PACS building, it's tiring. I love this college and i can't wait to go hear next year!
My Study group helps me very much. Like when i don't understand what i read the night before we go into our study groups and we talk about what we read. Our facilitator's name is Patrick Favara. He is awesome. He gave us a tour of the campus on our first day. I enjoy my study group very much.
The campus is extremely awesome. The food is great! Walking is no joke. We walk from the parking lot to the C-PACS building, it's tiring. I love this college and i can't wait to go hear next year!
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