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
Coffee Runs and Confusion
Watching TV and movies gives us a rather false sense of what an internship really is. While my regular “The Journey” posts shall continue, I decided to also give a breakdown on obtaining an internship for high school students, since I kept mentioning my biotech internship. High school students are often told (for good reason) that they cannot let their summers go to waste, especially before their junior or senior year. These are the summers that can really help your application shine in the eyes of admissions officers. Internships also offer many advantages besides having… Continue Reading
BREAKING DOWN THE SAT
The SAT The SAT is an exam administered by the College Board that evaluates students’ levels of knowledge of material covered in High School that they are expected to know before entering college. Although the exam is not required for most college admissions both in and out of the United States, you are still highly encouraged to take it and submit it with your application. This exam is generally taken by students in high school between their 10th and 12th grade years. Seniors should have already taken the SAT if they want to be… 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