Less than eight hours left until I move in to college later this morning. Although I've been prepping my packing for WEEKS, it seems like everything has had to be re-packed, re-organized. I have to admit that my anxiety level is WAY up and I've kind of been on my tippy-toes all day while running around in circles screaming (not literally).
Pretty much everything is packed and ready to go out to our car in approximately three hours. I haven't quite comprehended that we're waking up at 4am and it's already 1:18am. I still have to take a shower, unhook the printer, and finish copying all my files (I am currently copying these files, allowing me the chance to blog) onto a hard-drive so that I can later put some on my new computer, which I spent a couple hours yesterday setting up.
The most frustrating thing right now is that we have to clean out our car in the morning because we couldn't tonight due to the nasty night-time crawlers (aka bugs/spiders). Two GIGANTIC spiders with mad creeps bodies decided to build there beautiful typical spider webs right above the stairs leading up to our apartment. If they aren't gone in the morning, we (meaning my mother) will have to exterminate them, which is unfortunate considering they are munching on the nasty mosquitoes that are currently infesting the country.
I don't really know what else to say right now. What a stupid way to end a blog post, I know, but I'm really tired and flustered and bored.
Oh, oh, I know what else. I can't bring my DVDs or all my shoes tomorrow because we won't have enough room in our car :'( so sad. My mom will have to bring them down later. Hopefully everything else will fit. I've had to consolidate a lot of items/their carrying items.
Also, I'm the last to leave of my friends for college (who are of that age, obviously). AND, I don't even start classes until after Labor Day! :D
Well, goodbye until I'm officially a college student.
May Day 2011
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Famous Virgos
Lance Armstrong
Ingrid Bergman
Agatha Christie
Sean Connery
Cameron Diaz
Queen Elizabeth I
Jeremy Irons
Richard Gere
Michael Jackson
Stephen King
John McCain
Regis Philbin
Keanu Reeves
Charlie Sheen
George R. R. Martin
Upton Sinclair
Mother Teresa
H. G. Wells
Jack Black
Adam Sandler
Blake Lively
Tim Burton
Salma Hayek
Alexis Bledel
Prince Harry
Mostly actors.
Ingrid Bergman
Agatha Christie
Sean Connery
Cameron Diaz
Queen Elizabeth I
Jeremy Irons
Richard Gere
Michael Jackson
Stephen King
John McCain
Regis Philbin
Keanu Reeves
Charlie Sheen
George R. R. Martin
Upton Sinclair
Mother Teresa
H. G. Wells
Jack Black
Adam Sandler
Blake Lively
Tim Burton
Salma Hayek
Alexis Bledel
Prince Harry
Mostly actors.
Health Tips for Virgos
Exercise:
- try yoga and other non-intensive exercises
- walk at a leisurely pace daily for about half an hour
Diet:
- try to stick to bland food
- avoid foods too thick, like gravy
- avoid fried food
- eat only "clean" food, like green veggies, whole wheat, nuts, citrus fruit, melons
- avoid sugar, try honey instead
- avoid chocolate
Suggestions:
- be gentle with skin; eat well to keep skin nice
- take time out each day to relax; perhaps try meditation
- avoid medication
- try yoga and other non-intensive exercises
- walk at a leisurely pace daily for about half an hour
Diet:
- try to stick to bland food
- avoid foods too thick, like gravy
- avoid fried food
- eat only "clean" food, like green veggies, whole wheat, nuts, citrus fruit, melons
- avoid sugar, try honey instead
- avoid chocolate
Suggestions:
- be gentle with skin; eat well to keep skin nice
- take time out each day to relax; perhaps try meditation
- avoid medication
What You Need to Know About Virgos
Virgos are people pleasers; they are sort of like sweet, yet dorky golden retriever dogs who want their tummies rubbed. Typically, Virgos are analytical in all matters. They have a tendency to suppress their emotions, which can lead to random emotional explosions. Virgos also tend to be perfectionists.
Random Facts:
Virgo is a feminine, Earth, and mutable sign. Like the way it sounds, Virgos are typically very reserved and prudish in sexual matters. It is also fitting that the school year begins around the same time as Virgo.
Random Facts:
Virgo is a feminine, Earth, and mutable sign. Like the way it sounds, Virgos are typically very reserved and prudish in sexual matters. It is also fitting that the school year begins around the same time as Virgo.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
"Book One: A Game of Thrones" in Review
Initially written (and perhaps even written in another context before) in 1996 by George R.R. Martin, "'When you play the game of thrones, you win or die.'" Now it has become a go-to topic. A Game of Thrones, the first book in "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, tells a sci-fi tale of kingdoms at war within themselves. There is the major/main kingdom in the West, the Free Cities, the Dothraki Grasses, and the kingdoms in the East (which based on the first book seem to be under-developed compared to the West). The main kingdom is mostly divided into two parts, The North and The South; typically they don't get along very well. Also, above The Northern portion, there is "the land beyond the Wall", which is not ruled by man; it is a land of magic and mystery (at least in the first book).
Until the above quote is said more than half-way through the book, it isn't the prevalent theme of the book(forgive me if this literary term isn't being used correctly). You don't even really know where the book is going until that point. The book is a little hard to get into because it jumps around and you don't necessarily care what's going on in each place until you get to the actual theme, then you can't put the book down, but that's 408 pages in!
Now, you either win or die. There is no single victor in this book... But the book doesn't end with the end of the game either; the throne has yet to be won. Eddard dies as soon as he begins to play the game because he honorably reveals to Queen Cersei that he knows that her children are not actually the king's. Nobody wins the game with honor, only deceit. Khal Drogo dies after he agrees to take back the throne for his wife and future son. King Robert obviously dies as he is unable to truly hold/keep/control/protect the throne. Rhaegar's family is all eventually killed, excluding only Daenerys and Maester Aemon. However, Daenerys did not decide to play the game truly until essentially the end of the book (on another note, notice that a total of three lives were lost in order to create her three dragons; her son, her husband, and the maegi). Maester Aemon isn't playing the game because he stays out of it entirely, guarding the Wall. Lord Arryn dies when also trying to crown the "true" king, while his wife and son live as they flee from the politics of the kingdom, hiding away in their mountain castle. Lord Stannis doesn't die, but he stays out of it all at Dragonstone. This leaves Daenerys, Queen Cersei and her family, and Lord Renly, plus the confusion of Lord Baelish and Lord Varys, to fight it out.
My prediction is that Daenerys will team up with Lord Stannis. She has her three baby dragons; Lord Stannis is staying at Dragonstone. In my oppinion, Lord Stannis does not believe himself to be the rightful heir either; I believe he believes that Daenerys is the true heir to the throne. Daenerys also represents magic, the Free Cities, the main kingdom, and the Dothraki through her connections and experiences. However, I don't know that it really matters who takes the crown in the end until the land beyond the Wall is taken care of... Just based off of the titles of the other books, we've begun our game and the pieces have been narrowed down and have moved forward; Kings Renly and Joffrey and Robb will clash in the next book, leaving out Daenerys for now; swords will bring chaos with the problems on the Wall and beyond, plus the storm of swords that Daenerys will bring with her; crows will feast in the North when the Wall fails/falls (poor Bran!); and finally, Daenerys will win the crown with Lord Stannis' help and a new age of dragons will begin.
And now for my observations about how annoying the resemblances are in random details between A Game of Thrones and The Hunger Games. For starters, both "A Song of Ice and Fire" series and "The Hunger Games" series call each of their installments "Book #". With regards to titles, do I really have to say anything? Another resemblance, is "the girl on fire". Daenerys emerges from flames unharmed other than her burnt hair with her three baby dragons hanging on her, symbolizing her true entrance into the game and igniting rebellion against the norm of Dothraki customs while gaining the undying loyalty of the "underdogs" of society. Katniss was set on fire and came out unharmed by it at the opening ceremonies before she literally steps foot in the games; she ignites rebellion and gains the loyalty of supporters through her fiery actions while in the Hunger Games. In both games, you either win or die. At the end of the Hunger Games, two victors emerge; at the end of this game, a few temporary victors emerge. Lord Petyr Baelish's, the man in love with Catelyn Stark (think about the names...Katniss...Mellark...Peeta), who also cannot have her because she had to marry a Stark, sigil is a mockingbird. He also is a great speaker and deceives others easily. And just to mention the foil, Lord Petyr Baelish is the master of coin, while Lord Eddard Stark (Catelyn's husband and Lord of Winterfell) represents snow (bastards from the North are given the last name "Snow" and he does have a bastard). On page 427, Lord Petyr Baelish is described as "clad in a blue velvet tunic with puffed sleeves, his silvery cape patterned with mockingbirds" just before Eddard begins the rebellion in the kingdom (book cover of Mockingjay?) Lord Varys has his "little birds" who tell him secrets and information of the goings on in the kingdoms, much like the jabberjays. Lord Varys also is initially described as "plump, perfumed, powdered...wore a vest of gold thread over a loose gown of purple silk, and on his feet were pointed slippers of soft velvet...flesh was soft and moist, and his breath smelled of lilacs" (pages 145-146). Lord Varys is also described on page 161 as "smelled as foul and sweet as flowers on a grave." Both quotes are similar to descriptions of President Snow in "The Hunger Games" series. Also, in the main town where the Red Keep is and the king lives, the courtly people dress much more lavishly than anywhere else in the country, but I suppose that just may be more of something expected than something overly similar to that of the people of the Capital in Panem. During the jousting tournament, a young knight dies and Eddard declares, "'This was needless. War should not be a game'" (page 256). I don't think that needs more explanation. Eddard gets a leg wound that greatly debilitates him, like Peeta in "The Hunger Games" series. As indirectly stated by Lord Varys on page 531, there are no scruples against killing children in this game. Birds called "snow shrikes" warn in a line of calls from one to another of the impending attack on page 583. Birds are essentially the main form of communication and warnings throughout both series.
*since reading further in the series and rereading this blog post, I have discovered that another similarity between Katniss and Daenerys is their braids.
And finally, Astrology:
Aries:
- Arya Stark
- Jon Stark
Taurus:
- Gendry, King Robert Baratheon's bastard
- Ser Kevan Lannister
Gemini:
- Jeyne Poole
- King Robert Baratheon
Cancer:
- Daenerys Targaryen (Capricorn Rising)
- Lady Lysa Arryn
- Lord Robert Arryn
Leo:
- Lord Jaime Lannister
- Mya Stone
- Queen Cersei Lannister
- Ser Rodrik Cassel
Virgo:
- Lord Tyrion Lannister (Gemini Rising)
Libra:
- Magister Illyrio
- Lord Walder Frey
Scorpio:
- Khal Drogo
- Lord Petyr Baelish
- Lord Roose Bolton
- Prince Joffrey Baratheon
Sagittarius:
- Rickon Stark
- Ser Jorah Mormont
Capricorn:
- Lady Catelyn Stark
- Lord Eddard Stark
- Lord Robb Stark
Aquarius:
- Bran Stark
Pisces:
- Sansa Stark
- Ser Brynden Tully
Until the above quote is said more than half-way through the book, it isn't the prevalent theme of the book(forgive me if this literary term isn't being used correctly). You don't even really know where the book is going until that point. The book is a little hard to get into because it jumps around and you don't necessarily care what's going on in each place until you get to the actual theme, then you can't put the book down, but that's 408 pages in!
Now, you either win or die. There is no single victor in this book... But the book doesn't end with the end of the game either; the throne has yet to be won. Eddard dies as soon as he begins to play the game because he honorably reveals to Queen Cersei that he knows that her children are not actually the king's. Nobody wins the game with honor, only deceit. Khal Drogo dies after he agrees to take back the throne for his wife and future son. King Robert obviously dies as he is unable to truly hold/keep/control/protect the throne. Rhaegar's family is all eventually killed, excluding only Daenerys and Maester Aemon. However, Daenerys did not decide to play the game truly until essentially the end of the book (on another note, notice that a total of three lives were lost in order to create her three dragons; her son, her husband, and the maegi). Maester Aemon isn't playing the game because he stays out of it entirely, guarding the Wall. Lord Arryn dies when also trying to crown the "true" king, while his wife and son live as they flee from the politics of the kingdom, hiding away in their mountain castle. Lord Stannis doesn't die, but he stays out of it all at Dragonstone. This leaves Daenerys, Queen Cersei and her family, and Lord Renly, plus the confusion of Lord Baelish and Lord Varys, to fight it out.
My prediction is that Daenerys will team up with Lord Stannis. She has her three baby dragons; Lord Stannis is staying at Dragonstone. In my oppinion, Lord Stannis does not believe himself to be the rightful heir either; I believe he believes that Daenerys is the true heir to the throne. Daenerys also represents magic, the Free Cities, the main kingdom, and the Dothraki through her connections and experiences. However, I don't know that it really matters who takes the crown in the end until the land beyond the Wall is taken care of... Just based off of the titles of the other books, we've begun our game and the pieces have been narrowed down and have moved forward; Kings Renly and Joffrey and Robb will clash in the next book, leaving out Daenerys for now; swords will bring chaos with the problems on the Wall and beyond, plus the storm of swords that Daenerys will bring with her; crows will feast in the North when the Wall fails/falls (poor Bran!); and finally, Daenerys will win the crown with Lord Stannis' help and a new age of dragons will begin.
And now for my observations about how annoying the resemblances are in random details between A Game of Thrones and The Hunger Games. For starters, both "A Song of Ice and Fire" series and "The Hunger Games" series call each of their installments "Book #". With regards to titles, do I really have to say anything? Another resemblance, is "the girl on fire". Daenerys emerges from flames unharmed other than her burnt hair with her three baby dragons hanging on her, symbolizing her true entrance into the game and igniting rebellion against the norm of Dothraki customs while gaining the undying loyalty of the "underdogs" of society. Katniss was set on fire and came out unharmed by it at the opening ceremonies before she literally steps foot in the games; she ignites rebellion and gains the loyalty of supporters through her fiery actions while in the Hunger Games. In both games, you either win or die. At the end of the Hunger Games, two victors emerge; at the end of this game, a few temporary victors emerge. Lord Petyr Baelish's, the man in love with Catelyn Stark (think about the names...Katniss...Mellark...Peeta), who also cannot have her because she had to marry a Stark, sigil is a mockingbird. He also is a great speaker and deceives others easily. And just to mention the foil, Lord Petyr Baelish is the master of coin, while Lord Eddard Stark (Catelyn's husband and Lord of Winterfell) represents snow (bastards from the North are given the last name "Snow" and he does have a bastard). On page 427, Lord Petyr Baelish is described as "clad in a blue velvet tunic with puffed sleeves, his silvery cape patterned with mockingbirds" just before Eddard begins the rebellion in the kingdom (book cover of Mockingjay?) Lord Varys has his "little birds" who tell him secrets and information of the goings on in the kingdoms, much like the jabberjays. Lord Varys also is initially described as "plump, perfumed, powdered...wore a vest of gold thread over a loose gown of purple silk, and on his feet were pointed slippers of soft velvet...flesh was soft and moist, and his breath smelled of lilacs" (pages 145-146). Lord Varys is also described on page 161 as "smelled as foul and sweet as flowers on a grave." Both quotes are similar to descriptions of President Snow in "The Hunger Games" series. Also, in the main town where the Red Keep is and the king lives, the courtly people dress much more lavishly than anywhere else in the country, but I suppose that just may be more of something expected than something overly similar to that of the people of the Capital in Panem. During the jousting tournament, a young knight dies and Eddard declares, "'This was needless. War should not be a game'" (page 256). I don't think that needs more explanation. Eddard gets a leg wound that greatly debilitates him, like Peeta in "The Hunger Games" series. As indirectly stated by Lord Varys on page 531, there are no scruples against killing children in this game. Birds called "snow shrikes" warn in a line of calls from one to another of the impending attack on page 583. Birds are essentially the main form of communication and warnings throughout both series.
*since reading further in the series and rereading this blog post, I have discovered that another similarity between Katniss and Daenerys is their braids.
And finally, Astrology:
Aries:
- Arya Stark
- Jon Stark
Taurus:
- Gendry, King Robert Baratheon's bastard
- Ser Kevan Lannister
Gemini:
- Jeyne Poole
- King Robert Baratheon
Cancer:
- Daenerys Targaryen (Capricorn Rising)
- Lady Lysa Arryn
- Lord Robert Arryn
Leo:
- Lord Jaime Lannister
- Mya Stone
- Queen Cersei Lannister
- Ser Rodrik Cassel
Virgo:
- Lord Tyrion Lannister (Gemini Rising)
Libra:
- Magister Illyrio
- Lord Walder Frey
Scorpio:
- Khal Drogo
- Lord Petyr Baelish
- Lord Roose Bolton
- Prince Joffrey Baratheon
Sagittarius:
- Rickon Stark
- Ser Jorah Mormont
Capricorn:
- Lady Catelyn Stark
- Lord Eddard Stark
- Lord Robb Stark
Aquarius:
- Bran Stark
Pisces:
- Sansa Stark
- Ser Brynden Tully
Monday, August 13, 2012
Packing For College
These lists are based off of the things I'm bringing to college and things I've thought of that may be useful.
The Basic Necessities:
- Comforter
- Pillow
- Pillow Case
- Sheets
- Bath Towel
- Wash Rag
- Dental Floss
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Hair Brush/Comb/Pick
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Soap
- Meds/First Aid - Personal, Neosporin, Rubbing Alcohol, Band-aids, Advil/Tylenol, Pepto-Bismol, Tums, Chapstick
- Detergent
- Clothing (at least a week's worth and good for the climate you are going to school in)
- Shower Shoes
- Alarm Clock!
Suggested Extras:
- Extra Blanket
- Toothbrush Holder
- Deodorant
- Razor and Blades
- Tweezers
- Nail Clippers
- Q-tips/Cottonballs
- Shower Bag/Rack
- Air Freshener
- Trash Can
- Beach Towel
- Rug
- Mug (microwavable)
- Plate (microwavable)
- Utensils
- Bowl (microwavable)
- Dishwashing Liquid
- Fabric Softener
- Laundry Basket/Bag
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Can Opener
- Microwave
- Mini Fridge
- TV/DVD Player
- Laptop Computer
- Microsoft Word
- Dish Towels
- Paper Towels
- Tissues
- White Board/Bulletin Board
- Desk Calendar
- Personal Schedule Book
- Printer
- Headphones/Earbuds
- Bathing Suit
- Curtains
- Shoe Rack/Hanger
- Drying Rack
- Umbrella/Rainboots
- Cell Phone
- Toilet Paper
School Supplies:
- Highlighters
- Sticky Notes
- Notecards
- Pencils
- Pens
- Pencil Sharpener
- Folders/Binders
- Notebook Paper
- Erasers
- Backpack
More Specific Stuff That I Am Taking:
- Contacts
- Contact Solution
- Contact Case
- Glasses/Case
- Recycling Bin
- Personal Bed Fan
- Desk Lamp
- Bottled Water
- Large Quantities of Non-Perishable Snacks
- Reusable/Microwavable Food Container
- Small Storage Container w/Drawers
- Large Storage Container w/Drawers
Now I have some suggestions about purchasing these items. DO NOT bring your sheets, blankets, towels, etc. from home; buy new ones if possible for two reasons. The first reason is that you don't want to have to lug these things back and forth on breaks. The second reason is that you don't want to look silly. I'm sorry, but appearances do often matter to most people. Most people will be buying new things or making sure that what they bring matches. This rule applies to your everyday toiletries as well. Buy a new tooth brush, deodorant, shampoo, etc. so that you don't forget them when you come home on breaks.
In regards to school supplies, don't stock up on too many things at first because you never know what you'll actually need until you get your class syllabus/talk to your professor. You shouldn't need too much stuff unless you have a really special kind of class.
I highly suggest purchasing a laptop and printer if you can because it will save a lot of stress and prevent a lot of devastating results due to procrastination. I also suggest having a reusable water bottle with a filter for when you're thirsty at night after your dining hall has closed; Brita has these.
You shouldn't have to buy too many new clothes unless you're going to college in a different climate. Regardless of where you go, I suggest having a winter coat, a bathing suit, and rainboots. You never know what you may decide to do on a whim. If you're going to a rainy climate, buy QUALITY rainboots! Often, the cute kind you find at Target and the likes aren't properly sealed and either leak or begin to tear quickly. I suggest L.L. Bean's rainboots: Women's Wellies; they also come in a smaller height and you can also buy inserts for the Wintertime so that they can serve as snow shoes as well. L.L. Bean also has a lifetime guarantee of quality.
Make sure you find out what kind of appliances come with your Residence Hall; some colleges, like mine, may have a kitchen with varying appliances on each floor. Other colleges may have appliances in each room. Find out what your's has before you spend money on a Mini Fridge or a Microwave!
The Basic Necessities:
- Comforter
- Pillow
- Pillow Case
- Sheets
- Bath Towel
- Wash Rag
- Dental Floss
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Hair Brush/Comb/Pick
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Soap
- Meds/First Aid - Personal, Neosporin, Rubbing Alcohol, Band-aids, Advil/Tylenol, Pepto-Bismol, Tums, Chapstick
- Detergent
- Clothing (at least a week's worth and good for the climate you are going to school in)
- Shower Shoes
- Alarm Clock!
Suggested Extras:
- Extra Blanket
- Toothbrush Holder
- Deodorant
- Razor and Blades
- Tweezers
- Nail Clippers
- Q-tips/Cottonballs
- Shower Bag/Rack
- Air Freshener
- Trash Can
- Beach Towel
- Rug
- Mug (microwavable)
- Plate (microwavable)
- Utensils
- Bowl (microwavable)
- Dishwashing Liquid
- Fabric Softener
- Laundry Basket/Bag
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Can Opener
- Microwave
- Mini Fridge
- TV/DVD Player
- Laptop Computer
- Microsoft Word
- Dish Towels
- Paper Towels
- Tissues
- White Board/Bulletin Board
- Desk Calendar
- Personal Schedule Book
- Printer
- Headphones/Earbuds
- Bathing Suit
- Curtains
- Shoe Rack/Hanger
- Drying Rack
- Umbrella/Rainboots
- Cell Phone
- Toilet Paper
School Supplies:
- Highlighters
- Sticky Notes
- Notecards
- Pencils
- Pens
- Pencil Sharpener
- Folders/Binders
- Notebook Paper
- Erasers
- Backpack
More Specific Stuff That I Am Taking:
- Contacts
- Contact Solution
- Contact Case
- Glasses/Case
- Recycling Bin
- Personal Bed Fan
- Desk Lamp
- Bottled Water
- Large Quantities of Non-Perishable Snacks
- Reusable/Microwavable Food Container
- Small Storage Container w/Drawers
- Large Storage Container w/Drawers
Now I have some suggestions about purchasing these items. DO NOT bring your sheets, blankets, towels, etc. from home; buy new ones if possible for two reasons. The first reason is that you don't want to have to lug these things back and forth on breaks. The second reason is that you don't want to look silly. I'm sorry, but appearances do often matter to most people. Most people will be buying new things or making sure that what they bring matches. This rule applies to your everyday toiletries as well. Buy a new tooth brush, deodorant, shampoo, etc. so that you don't forget them when you come home on breaks.
In regards to school supplies, don't stock up on too many things at first because you never know what you'll actually need until you get your class syllabus/talk to your professor. You shouldn't need too much stuff unless you have a really special kind of class.
I highly suggest purchasing a laptop and printer if you can because it will save a lot of stress and prevent a lot of devastating results due to procrastination. I also suggest having a reusable water bottle with a filter for when you're thirsty at night after your dining hall has closed; Brita has these.
You shouldn't have to buy too many new clothes unless you're going to college in a different climate. Regardless of where you go, I suggest having a winter coat, a bathing suit, and rainboots. You never know what you may decide to do on a whim. If you're going to a rainy climate, buy QUALITY rainboots! Often, the cute kind you find at Target and the likes aren't properly sealed and either leak or begin to tear quickly. I suggest L.L. Bean's rainboots: Women's Wellies; they also come in a smaller height and you can also buy inserts for the Wintertime so that they can serve as snow shoes as well. L.L. Bean also has a lifetime guarantee of quality.
Make sure you find out what kind of appliances come with your Residence Hall; some colleges, like mine, may have a kitchen with varying appliances on each floor. Other colleges may have appliances in each room. Find out what your's has before you spend money on a Mini Fridge or a Microwave!
Thursday, August 9, 2012
College Visits
During my "College Search" in High School, I had the fortunate opportunity to visit many schools I was interested in. When visiting colleges, keep in mind what you want from a college. For me, housing and environment were two of my top priorities. Academics was also very important to me. Keep in mind that you should have your first choice school, your reach school, your okay schools, and your back-up schools; all of these should be places you could tolerate attending. Don't be shy about asking questions when visiting colleges, even if they seem weird. In interviews and essays for admissions be as honest as you possibly can be; don't necessarily do/say/write what you think they want you to; BE YOURSELF! Below are some pictures from the various universities I visited:
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| Penn State University |
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University of California, Los Angeles
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| Bryn Mawr College |
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| Bryn Mawr College |
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| Bryn Mawr College |
Bryn Mawr was the last college I visited and totally off my radar in general on my college search. I visited the school while I was in my application process with all the other schools I decided to apply to (I did not apply to all the schools I visited - based on my visitation I was able to decipher whether or not it was worth applying based on my personal feelings about the schools). I decided last minute to make Bryn Mawr my first choice school and to Early Decision it on my application. I will be attending Bryn Mawr this Fall.
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