Due Wednesday, 27. February 2013
Okay, I tried this a few weeks ago and got different answers than I intended. Good feedback for me: bad prompt, try again with different words; see if they understand what you mean. So here goes. My question is this: You are all planning to attend college or university next year. Most universities offer an amazing number of activities for you to become involved with in addition to your classes and studies. They encourage you to "try something new, something you have never considered before."
Last time I asked this, most of you wrote about secret passions that you already have experience in. This time take a quick look at the student life or student activities section on one of your uni choice websites. Or even read the list of majors/departments. What one thing that you've never thought about before jumps out at you and makes you think "hmm. That sounds interesting, maybe I'll try it."
I looked at my undergraduate university and found these things in a cursory perusal: Redlands Investment Fund (club of students interested in learning about stocks and other investments), African Drumming Ensemble, Camping SoCal ( camping trips run through the student activities office - all equipment provided), study abroad program in Australia or England (I'd like to be able to enjoy everything about the country, so English is a bonus), taking a class in life drawing, cleaning the R on the mountain (a trip to literally clean up the Ron the mountain - pulling weeds, etc. so it show up more.) Choose ONE idea from one of your schools and briefly explain why it appeals to you.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Post # 20: Biggest Anticipation?
Due Wednesday, 13. February 2013
So, you've looked at what you want to leave, what you want to keep, what you want to try and what you do not want to study. In all this mix and all the mixed feelings, there is the glimmer of light in setting off on a new adventure. What is the most exciting thing about yours? What are you most looking forward to to about this major life change?
So, you've looked at what you want to leave, what you want to keep, what you want to try and what you do not want to study. In all this mix and all the mixed feelings, there is the glimmer of light in setting off on a new adventure. What is the most exciting thing about yours? What are you most looking forward to to about this major life change?
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Blog Post #19 Where are You From?
Due Wednesday, 6. February 2013
Inspired by Rita's Common Application essay, this post asks you a question you will undoubtedly be asked when you arrive at university and being to meet new people. Here is your chance to prep for that moment. You meet your new room mate and what do you say? Most people say something like "Hi, I'm Kimo Kapuana and I'm from the Big Island." I'm curious, most of you have lived in several different countries, speak two, three, or seven different languages and have more than one passport. So, do tell, how do you answer "Where are you from?"
Inspired by Rita's Common Application essay, this post asks you a question you will undoubtedly be asked when you arrive at university and being to meet new people. Here is your chance to prep for that moment. You meet your new room mate and what do you say? Most people say something like "Hi, I'm Kimo Kapuana and I'm from the Big Island." I'm curious, most of you have lived in several different countries, speak two, three, or seven different languages and have more than one passport. So, do tell, how do you answer "Where are you from?"
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Post #18 Open a New Window
Due Wednesday, 30. January 2013
"Open a new window, open a new door. Travel a new highway, that's never been tried before, before you find you're a dull fellow, punching the same clock, walking the same tightrope as everyone on the block." So begins a song from the Broadway musical Mame. When you begin a new chapter in your life next year, you have looked at what you want to keep, what you want to leave, and what you most assuredly DO NOT want to try. Now tell me what one new thing you DO WANT to try. Maybe you want to major in Physics and plan to spend 90 hours each week in an underground lab. Hey, if that floats your boat, great. Yay, you. But I want you to toss brand new ideas around here: this Physics major might never have played sports before, but has always wondered "what does Salman do out on that golf course for hours at a time? Salman is a fun guy, golf must be fun, I'd like to try it." Colleges have TONS of activities, clubs, trips, sports, - you name it - just for your testing. What's your secret passion?
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Post #17 - Knowing what you don't want
Due Wednesday, 23 January.
Thomas Edison was working on his idea for an electric light bulb, when he was queried by a NY Times reporter about the seemingly incredible difficulties associate with his work rebutted, “I have not failed 700 times. I’ve succeeded in proving 700 ways how not to build a lightbulb.”
My question for you is this: what have you decided NOT to major in at university and why have you eliminated this (or these - but no more than 2, please) subject?
Thomas Edison was working on his idea for an electric light bulb, when he was queried by a NY Times reporter about the seemingly incredible difficulties associate with his work rebutted, “I have not failed 700 times. I’ve succeeded in proving 700 ways how not to build a lightbulb.”
My question for you is this: what have you decided NOT to major in at university and why have you eliminated this (or these - but no more than 2, please) subject?
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Post # 16 What to Leave Behind
Due: Wednesday, 16. January
You have struggled to decide what to take with you as you move into the world on your own. Now I want you to look the other way. What is the one thing you are the most ready to give up. It may be something at home, school, or the city. It may be physical. It may be metaphysical. What ONE thing are you looking forward to leaving behind you as you cross that stage and take your future in your hand?
You have struggled to decide what to take with you as you move into the world on your own. Now I want you to look the other way. What is the one thing you are the most ready to give up. It may be something at home, school, or the city. It may be physical. It may be metaphysical. What ONE thing are you looking forward to leaving behind you as you cross that stage and take your future in your hand?
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Post # 15: Resolved to Remain the Same
Due 9. January 2013
2013 will be packed full of major life changes for all of you: graduation, leaving home, starting college, meeting new people, living in a different country where you will be surrounded (most of you) with English both inside and outside of school. Exciting stuff. Scary stuff. There's an old saying "the more things change, the more they remain the same." Choose one thing in your 2013 year and explain how and/or why you will strive to have it remain the same.
2013 will be packed full of major life changes for all of you: graduation, leaving home, starting college, meeting new people, living in a different country where you will be surrounded (most of you) with English both inside and outside of school. Exciting stuff. Scary stuff. There's an old saying "the more things change, the more they remain the same." Choose one thing in your 2013 year and explain how and/or why you will strive to have it remain the same.
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