Today was really boring because I did nothing but work, and I also went out with my mom and Kat for awhile. We took the pictures to be developed at Osco, and I wouldn't go in because I know four people that work there, and I didn't really feel like conversing or even saying hello to them. It's not even that, it's just weird going into a store and seeing someone that you see every day in school. It's almost as if something is not quite right. We did a bit of Christmas shopping too, for Jimmy. But, today was not really worth it, so I'll talk about yesterday instead.
Yesterday was spent at Simmons College for a college exploration day. I must say that I was quite impressed with it all. I was grumpy during the morning because I had to get up early again, and I didn't have any breakfast. But when we got there, they had a whole bunch of stuff for us to eat. We got breakfast for a half an hour, then the first workshop started. Some lady was talking while we were eating breakfast, but I wasn't really listening to her, because she sounded really stiff and fake. When we checked in, they gave us folders filled with info sheets, paper, pens, and everything that we would need for the day. Anyway, the first workshop was about essay writing. It was taught by this really cool English professor. I basically learned how to write an entrance essay that was going to cath the eye of the admissions staff, and how it was supposed to be done. That was really useful. After that we got a tour of the campus, which was really nice all in all. The best thing is that I'm so close to eveything that I am used to and know about. Yeah, it's not like I'm going off somewhere all new and exciting as far as location, but I don't think I would really want to. I want to stay in New England, because I'm used to it, and I like the weather. They also have study abroad programs in various countries, which also caught my eye. I know most colleges have such things, but we'll see.
Everyone was telling me not to fall in love with the first college that I visited, but it was just so nice there, and I felt so comfortable. At first I had a lot of qualms about even thinking about an all girl's school, but after being there for about an hour, I didn't even notice it. I thought there would be a lot of lesbian stuff going on, but apparently not. There's plenty of guys around in the general area anyway. They even have a great sports building that hosts a few varsity sports, as well as other smaller sports catagories. I was really surprised to see that they had ballet as an option. That caught my eye as well. It's small, it's nice, and it's comfortable. After the tour we went and ate lunch and listened to another guest speaker. Again, very stiff.
After lunch we went to a student forum, where four students sat down in the bottom of the room and talked about their experiences and how college life was for them, and they basically answered some of our questions. That was good to hear student's points of view. I think they had a lot to offer. They have lots of people to work with who are involved in major corporations as well. After that there was another workshop on taking college interviews and how they're conducted. That was loads of fun and all. I am not really scared so much over the interview anymore.
In conclusion, I thought it would be a lot worse. I thought I would hate being in an all girl's school, but it's kind of liberating. I know sometimes in class I don't speak up because of the guys and I'm afraid of what they'll think if I'm wrong, and the snotty girls who give you looks all of the time and such. They intimidate me, even though they shouldn't. And they were just talking about how in classes, no one really tried to step on your feet to get ahead of you, but you work together to solve problems and get your assignments done. I think it's just a lot different from anything that I've ever really seen in a school situation, and right now I am just fed up with all of the competition. This is what I need; this is what I crave. Still, I am keeping in mind that this is only my first visit, and that they are trying to sell the school. Still, I can't beleive how comfortable I felt there. It just felt right. Kerri and I are going to make a few more college excursions this year and during the summer though. We still have a lot to see. But I think I've already decided that I want to go to a small school. It's much more comfortable for me.
Hmm...I have to go to bed soon. Still, for about a week or so, almost no one has been online to talk to. They all must be as busy as I am. I don't doubt it. Tomorrow in almost every class we're going to be starting something new. I hope that I don't get a lot of homework; I need to start working on my history paper. I hate leaving things to the last minute, but you know I always do. But for tonight, no worrying about that, 'cos I'm ready to sleep easy. Tomorrow's another day, another dollar, another sorrow, right?