I don't know if you've noticed by now, but I LOVE to learn about interesting little things I've never thought about. Have you ever thought about how a clock works, or whether or not your life is just a dream within a dream?
In fact, during high school, I founded a philosophy club so I could discuss these things with people. It was also intended to stimulate students to ask deep and difficult questions. Getting people excited about learning, and thinking and discussing with them proved to be very rewarding!
In addition to holding themed discussions (once the discussion was about the movie Inception!), we also got in touch with the University of Chicago's Cascade program, which is an after-school enrichment program. They offer classes taught by university students and professors in a wide range of subjects. High school classes may sometimes not be enough to satisfy some students' curiosity, and these classes certainly provide these students with satisfaction.
If you're thinking about going to college, you probably enjoy learning as well! The thing is that you don't have to enjoy it alone--one of the best ways to develop yourself as a learner is to share your opinions, thoughts, and knowledge with others. While you may be a hard worker who works best alone, it is very important to know how to learn and work in a group, which is often what these classes do.
There are a wide variety of programs that are sponsored by Learning Unlimited all across the country! Check out the map and the different programs to see if there are programs near you because it is definitely worth it.
As a college student now, I can say that these classes helped me understand the wealth of knowledge there is at universities, and it simply got me excited because I was able to interact with university students on campus.
You should be interested in these classes because of your interest in learning more. ;) Further incentive, however, lies in the fact that becoming involved with programs like these are great ways to show interest and commitment in higher learning on your college applications.
Sometimes, high school classes aren't as interesting or engaging as you'd like them to be. If you agree, I encourage you to do some research on what opportunities you have. (There are probably more than you think!) When enough isn't enough, it's up to you to make up the difference.
About Me
- Ana Sofia Vazquez
- Hola, and welcome to my blog! I am Ana, an 19-year-old, first generation Mexican-American who is a sophomore at MIT. I will be pursuing an engineering major in aeronautics and astronautics, perhaps with an energy minor, but who knows what I'll end up doing in the long run! My interests are diverse and my propensity to find new goals is exceedingly strong. (And I have found it to be much more of a blessing than a curse.) I, in a very brief nutshell, like practicing mon Francais, I stress-release by running, adore listening to music, love playing the trumpet (particularly enjoying jazzy tunes), and, generally speaking, am very enthusiastic about the world. Hopefully you appreciate walking along beside me through these blog posts as I share my experiences as a Latina in college! Don't be afraid to comment/ ask me any questions :)
