You and the World
College has changed me as it changes everyone. One of the most valuable lessons I learned in college was that staying up-to-date with current events was crucial. As a science major, I was expected to be aware of the scientific issues that were present in the world. In high school, I was not always fully aware of what was happening around the globe. This changed when I entered UC Berkeley, and I am quite thankful. One class that helped me along the way was a class called Physics for Future Presidents, which teaches the science… Continue Reading
Teacher Appreciation Week
“If a doctor, lawyer, or dentist had 40 people in his office at one time, all of whom had different needs, and some of whom didn’t want to be there and were causing trouble, and the doctor, lawyer, or dentist, without assistance, had to treat them all with professional excellence for nine months, then he might have some conception of the classroom teacher’s job.” –Donald Quinn Teacher Appreciation Week is from May 2-6. Teachers have such a big influence on our lives; I, as a student, can honestly say that I would have vastly… Continue Reading
College Bound Books
Most people would rather watch The Hangover Part 2 than be caught reading during summer. Summer is a time for taking trips with your friends and watching new movies, but some of you might want to catch up on light reading. While you and your teacher’s definition of “light reading” may differ, your time before college will be well-spent reading books that talk about tips and tricks for college. Get the truth on the college experience. Learn what to expect and what to watch out for. The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might… Continue Reading
Famous People’s Sayings
Today’s one of those days where you might feel like going on a picnic to a nearby park. Or, you might open up a can of soda, maybe partake in some sort of sport. However, for many it is also time to begin prepping for finals or the start of strenuous summer activities. To help you guys get through upcoming difficult times, here are some quotes by famous people. On Improvement Actor Liam Neeson of Schindler’s List and Taken tells of how he is constantly thinking of ways to better himself. “In bed at night,… Continue Reading
ROP
I was unable to follow my Mon-Wed-Fri schedule for blogging this week and missed Wednesday. I hope you are not too upset at my unpredictability. The Mon-Wed-Fri blogging days are a part of my routine. Most people love the security and comfort of a routine, and though they won’t admit it, many students find their school classrooms comforting. Their routine schedule gives them a sense of normalcy. However, sometimes students want to break out of that repetitiveness, and this is mostly fulfilled outside of school. Clubs and internships aren’t the only way to experience something… Continue Reading