In conclusion, once you have decided to attend college, you may feel confused about what to expect now. But, now that you have...…
When I first arrived at high school, I was extremely nervous. The school was huge and there was not a familiar face in site. Although I was nervous, staff and students did their best to create a positive learning environment. Going into my sophomore year, I received the same positive energy from the staff and my peers. My guidance counselor, Ms. Hunter, helped me to prepare and offered me the opportunity to enroll in…
The person I interviewed was Mr. Hugh Jundies. Throughout the interview I tried to help Hugh by helping him process through his goal. I think this helped him really make sure the goal was his own and not someone else’s. After much processing he came up with his goal. His goal for the year is to do well in the blended program. This is important to him because he thinks that getting a higher GPA shows that he has higher dedication to the subject. He also feels as though, the more focus and time he puts into it, then the more knowledge and understanding of the subject. He also mentioned that getting great grades would make him feel better about himself. It also would prove to himself that he balanced his responsibilities well. After he told me…
Immediately the interview showed what he thought on the Casco bay community and how much it impacted him even though he had struggles. Throughout the years he has had a lot of struggles. He explained to me about how he has always had ADD and ADHD and how it's very hard for him to focus. He had to go to summer school a couple of times at the end of the year. Though school has been hard for him one of his favorite things was working on a project about minimum wage In the USA he did in junior year. He told me about how it made him feel like he was making a difference and how it was actually fun. He also has enjoyed X block. Throughout the years he has done frisbee and chess. He said he also does track for a sport. To him Casco bay High school x block helps build community. To him the community is nice and tight, he said "going here throughout the years I've builded closer and closer with a lot of people I didn't know". Through Casco he experienced many great bonding moments. To him the biggest bonding moment, was for junior journey when they took a 17 hour ride to Detroit. He told me "we got in a couple hotels and talked and it got pretty deep sometimes". His senior quest he went to the white…
"Each fall more than 3 million high school graduates begin their studies at more than 4,000 American colleges"(Pg.2), some people are able to adjust and some aren't, but what is the best way to enhance your college readiness? The transition can be very tedious for most people, if you attended College, how long did it take you to become comfortable in your studies? In the book, “The Transition to College Writing,” it references the two main characters Eduardo and Maria, in regards to their similarities and differences of lifestyle, cultural, ethnicity, and life experiences relating to their high school and college educational experiences as students.…
The idea of going to college frightens most high school students, but it should not, and here is why. In the article “Your First Year of College: 25 strategies and Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond” by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D helpfully walked through 25 grand tips and tricks to help college students push through their years on a campus. Not only an empowering entrepreneur, Randall S. Hansen also focuses on health, wellness and college success. Randall S. Hansen stated that one of his students once said “his technique in the first week of classes was to meet at least one new person in each of his classes,” as a result of doing this he expanded his network of friends and it was always nice to have study partners.…
In my freshman year, I went to Ohio Mission Trip, which was led by Mrs. Lundquist. While I had an amazing life experience through volunteering, I was able to become closer to my friends and upper classmen. Darby and Sydney Lundquist also joined the trip, and they shortly introduced me about Washington and Lee University. I assumed the college should be very advanced since they were well-known for their excellence in intelligence and sports. This year I attended a college meeting with Mr. Webster to get to know more about the college. It was a great opportunity for me to grasp a big picture of the school as well as more specific details of admissions. I immediately fell in love with the school as Mr. Webster explained about the school in detail.…
Finally, a Senior at Rock Ridge High School, Nidhi is currently facing one of the toughest challenges that a high school student could possibly face-college applications. The topic of college is a touchy subject for many seniors, so when admitting the feeling of contempt when submitting her first college application, immediate anxiety and stress washes over her face. Eyebrows furrowing down, fingers playing with her hair, unattainable eye contact, and lips pushing down on one another in a straight line. While getting an education and making her parents proud is important for Nidhi, she doesn’t let it completely take over who she is.…
In the article, the authors Chi-Kwan, Shea, and Gordon Muir Giles talk about an experiment to see if high school seniors know how they need to prepare for college and asked college students how they ready for college. The high school seniors took a class that would teach certain skills that they need in order successful in college. The classes were for two school periods each day for two weeks during one semester period and six weeks during the summer. The senior students were then interviewed after finishing the class and asked a series of questions about being ready for college and what their plans will be.…
This interviewee was my international English school friends, she was a really shy girl and she don’t like to talk to strange people in the pass, and its been three years, I notices that she has a huge change, she is happy, and doesn’t feels isolation from people anymore, and I choose to ask her some questions about her daily activities when she was feels isolations, and then ask some question about how she changed her personality through the time, and some advices about my design program.…
College is unfamiliar territory to individuals of my age. I have friends and family members who have been through it, yet everyone’s experience is completely diverse. Nevertheless, there is one statement that is habitually received amongst many when they talk about their college experience: “College is the best four years of your life, so be sure to make the most of it.” That is unerringly what I plan to accomplish with my four years at the University of Louisville. I want it to be memorable.…
Wake Forest has all of the “checklist qualities” I am looking for—a small college with major academic and research prowess. With the benefits of an intimate campus and all the opportunities of a larger school, Wake landed on my list with numerous comparable colleges. As I interviewed with Mr. Tillett, Wake began to stand out from the rest. Our interview would be more properly deemed a conversation, it was dynamic and we discussed everything from Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to Chelsea FC. Our meeting wasn’t about analyzing me, but learning about me. At Wake Forest, I know that I will have a close-knit community where Pro Humanitate isn’t a motto but part of regular life. Such vested interest and investment in each other is something I found…
: As a first year college student I think that adjusting to college would be one of the hardest things for me to do. Making the transition into a new environment and new relationships with new people is not the easiest thing to do when you have adapted to certain people almost all your life. I will be expected to adapt to an unfamiliar environment, adjust to different living arrangements, and develop new relationships. Living with roommates may be the first ‘test’ of my freshmen experience. I will have to face the challenge of adjusting to roommates who may have very different boundaries and individual needs than family and friends from home. My roommates and I may or may not develop close friendships, but communication and compromise can build a smoother transition. College brings a unique opportunity to interact and live with people from various backgrounds and cultures. Expanding my worldview by learning about each other’s differences and similarities will likely enhance my college…
Many people believe that education stops at the end of a high school career, but I believe differently. Going to college is an unbelievable opportunity and will not only further my education, but will also further my future. Without a college degree a person cannot live as successfully as they could with one. An education is extremely important to me and will help me make a major difference in the world.…
Just picture yourself; you getting accepted to your dream school and not just that, but you were also given a full ride scholarship to your dream school for playing the sport you love. That’s the kind of big dreams Mariah Shankle has for when she leaves Keller Central High School. When Ms. Meador first assigned this peer interview, I really didn’t know who Mariah was or what she was like. However, by doing this peer interview, I got to find out who Mariah was and what her goals were for the future. As we were asking each other questions and replying with our answers, one answer that intrigued me from her was that she wanted to attend Baylor University, it’s because most people that choose to go to a school in Texas usually attend University of Texas in Austin. As soon as she told me about Baylor, I had a question already formed in my mind. Why, why Baylor? What was so special about Baylor to her? Her answer made complete sense once she told me. It’s because she wants to go to a school that has a good medical center so she can major in sports medicine and the best one for her is Baylor University. As she was telling me about Baylor University, just by watching her and the way she talks about it, I realized how passionate she was about it. Not only does she hope to get accepted to Baylor University, she hopes that she can get a scholarship from Baylor for volleyball. With this peer interview, I not only got to find out who Mariah Shankle was but I also made a new friend by doing this peer interview.…