Call me Alissa. I am a highschool Senior at Henrico High for the IB program, and this is my first "progressive" blog entry.
Background, in case any one was wondering... I'm 17, Muscovite with a little sister named Sasha (who's 7). I speak Russian and French fluently, and I'm attempting to learn German (ya, ich versuche, Deutsch zie sprechen) :). I have travelled almost my whole life; mainly in Europe.
This is my ninth year figure skating, and third year playing tennis. Piano has been in my life since kindergarden, initially against my will but now it has become more enjoyable.
I've been in IB for 7 years! And I know our parting shall be bittersweet.
All of these interests/explanations pretty much tie into this first post. Well, this isn't necessarily my first blog (http://stillinwndrland.livejournal.com) but the aforemetioned is definitely more of an online diary; therefore this shall be something new and interesting (I hope!)
The reason I even found this opportunity is because today, in the IB office, scholarships were brought up. Naturally, we all think we're geniuses and people will be throwing money at us, just to come to their school. Of course, this is not true. Every IB student has their own forte and niche, therefore there is no real comparison between them. However, nothing is ever guaranteed.
So, after coming home from Bikram yoga, with my sweaty messy head I began discussing possibillities with mom. Websites, guidance counselors; all the usual reccommendations. And for once, I listened! There were so, so many opportunities; but this seemed to be up my ally. In no way am I a Chuck Palahniuk nor Ayn Rand; but I like to write. The other day in English we responded to Kafka's question "What is writing?" I responded with a mixture of something like "an outlet for emotion" or "an escape from reality". However, of course, there are times when neither apply.
But moving on, I really like this idea. Although I can't say there isn't any outside force luring me to write; I can also say that sometimes you need alternatives to the norm.
Applications are due in less than 2 months; and I'm still a High School Senior that can't beleive it. Anyone ever felt that way?
Sorry this was so long, next time a point will be found earlier
Bonne nuit,
xx Alissa
maybe this wasn't as long as I thought; whoops
but i am not as gifted nor did my parents ever have the money or the idea to get their kids involved in these many things but -there's no hard feelings against them, it's just life
and i couldn't believe i was a senior too when i was in hs
ah....time flies, no..it races you by while you constantly try to keep up with how fast the world is moving and you have to adjust your speed or you get left behind
and welcome to this site, I'm new too but I am learning and liking it
"Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right."
but it seems you will be really good at this and IB program is intense because my sister was thinking of joining but she didn't get a chance to (we moved)
"Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right."
http://progressiveu.org/222330-it-takes-strength-to-listen
yeah i think we're all in the same boat right now. imagine how rewarded we'll feel by graduation though!