Wednesday, August 25, 2010
08/25/2010 New Individuals
Now that the bridge program is coming to a close, how do you feel about the whole college situation? Was it what you expected? Did you enjoy your teachers? Did it teach you alot about yourself as a student and an individual? In each novel did the characters learn new things about themselves as an individuals? If so explain what certain situations helped main characters and minor charaters to discover themselves even deeper then at the beggining of the book.
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Now that the bridge program is coming to a close end, I am even more excited for college than I was before. When I received the letter for the bridge program I was in slight disappointment. I didn’t know what to expect of it. I can say now that I am happy that I went through this program. It has helped me gain time management skills and drop my bad habit of procrastination. I feel prepared to take on the tedious work. In True Notebooks, all the boys have found themselves through their writing. Most of them thought of themselves as nobodies. After writing and receiving constructive criticism from Mark, the boys realize that they are cared about. Their stories were meant to be heard.
ReplyDeleteBeing part of the Bridge program here at Columbia has really changed my whole view on college. I really enjoyed the program while learning new things and being able to share our opinions with different artists. I think that a lot of colleges should consider having a bridge program because not only does it help the student’s transition into to college, it also helps us get better at traveling around the campus, getting to know teachers and other peers. I have also notice that while learning new things made me change the way I use to do things in high school, for an example my writing. I have always went right to writing something without reading over it to make sure I had any mistakes, so now before I write an email, or letter, I type it on Microsoft and read over it. I think that in the text True notebooks all of the characters including Mark learn new things about themselves.
ReplyDeleteNow that I’m approaching the finish line to the bridge program I would like to give thanks to the entire bridge program for the additional help you guys are the best. I have learned so much more about myself as a college student. When I first began the bridge program I had a different thought of what it would consist of, I thought I was going to be a series of lecture learning about the college history, thing of that nature. Once I noticed that thing were going to be a bit like actually going to the school I thought that was very cool and smart. I really like the whole college in the city a lot it’s a more dynamic and mixed community. The college experience for myself I think it’s going to be a wonderful experience learning new things meeting new people I can’t wait. Thanks Bridge!
ReplyDeleteI felt like my experience in the bridge program was pretty good. It was a good way to find myself around campus because before, I didn't know where anything was. I felt that the work was a little bit too easy, but I still learned many things. My teachers were great and I learned a lot about Columbia and different things in both math and English from them. It did teach me a lot about myself. It taught me that if I didn't slack off and not care about high school, it would have been a much easier time for me. I feel that if I put my mind to things and work hard I can do anything. Marjane in Persepolis, I think did learn something about herself. She at first figured out what it was to be independent because she wasn't with her parents anymore but later on in the book I think she learned who she was as a person. She soul searched and had up's and down's in the process but all in all I feel like she learned many new things about herself.
ReplyDeleteAfter going through four weeks Bridge program, it makes me love college more. The Bridge Program was everything I expected, work, work and work. Besides that I felt I connected with teachers by showing I care about college because I was hardworking, caring and responsible. Other than the homework and school work, I meet cool peers that I can get along. I enjoyed Bridge period because Columbia makes me feel welcomed by the caring teachers, positive peers and just to be Downtown Chicago makes me feel like I’m welcomed. In high school I never try to fit in cliques, I’m kept to myself because I was an outcast by the way I dressed but here at Columbia I’m normal, I fit in because I discovered peers like me. By being here at Columbia, It taught me to be myself by standing out because there are people like me that I will run into in life. Marjane learned to be a leader by not giving up on what she believed in. She was a leader in the novel because no one in the novel showed they cared about Iran like she did.
ReplyDeleteI am very excited to be finally starting classes at Columbia. I have been working toward getting into school since the beginning of Feburary. When I first thought about applying I kept telling myself not yet. I'm not ready. I still have missing credits. A friend convinced me to do it. In the application proccess I was intimidated. I didn't have the neccessary credits yet and I had to write a paper. I thought what if my paper isn't up to par. The price began to intmidate me. If I didn't pass the class I was in I was screwed. I also had an independant class to work on which took me longer than anything else. The whole summer I was being pressured to find a job. So I had to balance this course with my search. I never got hired anywhere. The Financial Aid was an issue and always is. Luckily My friend that I ran into on campus has gotten me a job here. Lots of things are coming together for me now that I'm coming to Columbia. My efforts have never paid out more then they have now. So far this experience has been great. I only hope that all my hard work will pay out in the long run. Over my years away from a structured school setting I hadn't known how much capacity for knowledge I had. I hadn't understood my own mental strength. I'm excited to take it even further.
ReplyDeleteThe feelings that I have experienced in the Bridge Program were great feelings. I had thought would be a rough and tough road to go down. I see that all the people at Columbia really get along and have a great connection. I expected that college was going to be really rough and most of the teacher would be really mean and all the students wouldn’t connect at all, but I was wrong. Meg and Kelly were really awesome teachers and didn’t expect them to be my teacher when I first walked in the class room, I thought that were other students. They really help me proofread my papers and helped me get around the problems I ran into. Bridge taught me that I can really write and that I’m still pretty good in math. The inmates in True Notebook learned that they can really write and can have an education in the juvenile hall. The character really changed going deeper into the story. Mark loosened up to the inmates. The inmates started writing a lot more than what they were really writing in the start of the book.
ReplyDeleteWell, I feel that I am more prepare for college by taking this bridge program. I feel that the bridge program taught me how to take risk and baby steps that will benefit at the end. I am feeling the whole college life and been independent. I have took steps like getting up on my own, making sacrifices for homework and social life, and I am more into what I do as an artist and myself. I expected bridge to be boring, not attention grabbing, and I expected the people to be mean and still acting like in high school( which some still do). I enjoy the class and my teachers’ sense of humor and their courage in the students. I learn not to take life for granted, I learn responsibilities, and I learn to be confident in you and your art. I think some of the characters in true notebook did learn some things about themselves. I feel they learn that life has a lot of opportunities, that life doesn’t wait for no one, and that they could have thought before acting. Most of them learned about who they are and what they are in their own eyes and others. The writing class in true notebooks helped most of the characters by giving them a safe place to let it all out and comfort.
ReplyDeleteThe bridge program has really taught me a lot about myself as a student. I had such a negative outlook on writing papers and math before I entered the program. Since I’ve been here I’ve become a better student in my perspective. I’ve learned to manage my time and also to finish things entirely regardless if I feel like it or not. I was very involved in class discussions and for the most part contributed without pushing everyone off topic. I have seen things in a new light for instance how to analyze even the smallest detail of art and really get a new lesson from it. Like when we went to the museum and saw the candy exhibit or the lecture with the zombies. Bridge wasn’t really what I first expected it thought it would be over the top challenging and not really fun. The work load was moderate and doable. I am very fortunate to have the teachers I had because I’ve seen people be ejected from the program for some of the stupidest things. I feel some of the other teachers treat the students like they have been in college before, I understand it’s to condition us for the real deal but they have to also grasp the aspect that we have never had the workload we have had these last four weeks in the amount of time we are given to complete them. I feel that if I didn’t have the teachers I was blessed with I would have been ejected from the program. The point I feel that Marjane learned the most about herself was the whole Reza situation because at the end of the day when it was all said and done she figured out that she doesn’t need a man to make her happy.
ReplyDeleteAt first I was very nervous about the Bridge program and knew that only 70% of the students that enter the program will successfully make it to the end. My mother and I were presented with these facts before I even came. I was nervous about not making to class on time (knowing that you cannot be late), not knowing were my classes were, not finishing or being able to understand homework, and struggling overall. I knew that if I didn’t do well in this program to show I was ready for college, I definitely wouldn’t be prepared when the fall semester actually started. As it turns out, I have done exceptionally well for myself and showed that I am more than ready to enter the college setting. I have completed all my work correctly, and on time and went above in beyond in terms of how much I needed to write and explain myself! I am very proud and happy that I did such a great job and I am excited to continue on with my fall semester. Of course I still have concerns, seeing I’ve never been here before but I don’t believe it’s anything extreme that other students wouldn’t feel as well. Time management and comprehension of my course are among my biggest concerns, along with final test. I know I will continue to do well because I am determined to, but I think getting a glimpse of my new atmosphere and lifestyle is what I have to adjust to most. As the inmates in True Notebooks found out they were good writers and really could go far, teaching others about them, I know I will be successful and make a great impact on others around me. I’m glad I was blessed with an experience to help show what college life will be like, and I love my teachers. I hope they teach some of my classes!
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled for college. Now I see how the college life works. Once school starts, I won't look lost and confused because I will know where the certain buildings are. I'm ready for it, and the path life takes us. I loved my teachers because they were so down to earth and sweet. We still had time for work and play. The bridge program taught me how to manage my time wisely. In the fall, when my classes start I will know not to procrastinate as much as I used to. It is better to get ahead in your classes, it will help lift the burdens off you.
ReplyDeleteMarjane has learned how not to rush into things so quickly. She got married, and in the end it wasn't like how she thought it be. She ended up getting a divorce. Marjane found her independence from separating herself from a guy whom she thought she loved. She was going back to Europe to adventure and see the world.
I strongly agree with your blog i felt similar to the way you felt..
ReplyDeleteThis a comment for british 1. I liked your post about how you felt like an outcast. Now that you are here that you feel like a part of the community. It shows that Columbia doesn't judge people based on appearance, but how you are as a true artist. I'm glad that you found positive peers around you. I know that you shouldn't put yourself down. I know that you will be a great fashion designer in life. You just have to believe in you heart you can do it.
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