The lowdown on higher ed
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GUEST BLOG
June 15, 2009
Kathleen Brueggemann, Sullivan, Mo.
As scholars rolled out of bed on Monday morning, they could look out their windows to find a steady downpour of rain outside. While the weather may not have been ideal, it wasn’t enough to slow us down. Umbrellas, rain boots and waterproof gear of all kinds showed up as students were leaving the Mark Twain dorm on their way to their majors.
Despite the dreary weather, it was still a great day! In the afternoon, I continued to learn all kinds of fascinating things in my minor, “Under Seal: The Secret History of Letters.” We took a walk around campus and also spent some time talking in our classroom.
The evening’s activity was particularly relevant to the scholars. We attended a college fair. Colleges from all over the state and several neighboring states had booths and representatives. There were small schools and large schools, private and public, religious and non-religious. It was definitely a good mix. There were even two Ivy League schools present: Princeton and Harvard. I collected a heavy stack of pamphlets, pens and highlighters. I was excited to learn about all the opportunities offered at the various colleges and universities.
After viewing all the booths, we headed to an auditorium where some of our resident advisers, who are currently college students, answered questions we had about all aspects of college. Topics ranged from admissions to extracurricular activities and student life.
For the rest of the night, a large group of us spent time meeting new friends and taking pictures on the Quad. I enjoyed this time of getting to know some of my fellow scholars better and just relaxing. Monday was definitely a wonderful day!
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