A main topic of conversation at this meeting was college applications. Deep breaths. No, I do not know where I want to go to college. Not at all. And what about financial aid/scholarships/grants/epic magic ninjas? What do I want to do with my life? I can only imagine the questions will continue to be poured over me as my senior year (insert dramatic music here) begins. For some reason I am picturing an egg being cracked over my head. Also disillusionment charms. What about the SATs? What about our state's standardized tests, which I'm scared for but assured that I will be able to pass? Will any college desire my fantastical wonder and grace? These are valid questions, but I have great difficulty in taking things one step at a time. I want to tackle everything RIGHT NOW, so my thoughts become many and everywhere and surround me until I'm drowning. As a result, I get nothing done. I love being a multitasker, but sometimes it just gets really, really confusing.
Having sorted through various issues I will doubtless besiege you with information on before this month is over, we asked about the required reading my school has suddenly decided to bring forth and were sent on a grand mission to locate them on the school grounds. First we went to the library, where we spoke to the librarian. Why this is a big deal: my school has a Work Co-Op program, and in June I inquired about working in library. I spoke with the teacher who runs the program and interviewed with the librarian (forms, my first ever resume, scary anticipation), and several weeks later I learned that I've received the position for next school year. I still have to set things up with the teacher (probably more forms), who is still on vacation at the moment, but I am insanely excited about working in the library. Seeing the librarian again for the first time (and with no notice) since my interview was a potentially frightening prospect, as I am definitely one to think myself into a tizzy in preparation for events and encounters. No preparation! All things considered, having it this way was probably the best thing that could have happened, as I was given only about two minutes to panic before we were in the library and speaking to her. We asked about the required reading and she sent us along to another room because the books had been moved, but it gave me confirmation that she is still gung ho to have me working there. I felt awkward, but then I find almost all social situations awkward. She is very nice, and my interview in June didn't leave me feeling too utterly embarrassed, and I am (ahh, this word) so stoked to have this opportunity.
Locating the Keeper Of The Books, we picked up my required reading (Frankenstein) and were sent on a wild goose chase to find my sister's. The high school claimed the junior high has her reading. The junior high claimed the high school has it. Useful information, hrm? Since then I have been sitting at my computer attempting to compose this and finding distractions at every turn. As a result, I am now registered for the SAT in October. Game on.
Eeeeeeeeek, exciting-yet-stressful stuff, senior year! (I'm beginning junior year.) But don't worry, I'm sure you'll do fine! And ESPECIALLY don't worry about the TAKS test. XD It's super easy.
ReplyDeleteAlso, getting to work in the library?? That is so cool, I'm so jealousssss.
Not to freak you out, but the SAT was one of the most horrible experiences ever. Not because it was hard, but because it was about four hours long and started at 7:30am. Thought up by Satan himself I tell you. You'll do fine though. The test itself is really not bad, unless you suck hardcore at math like I do and don't bother to study, like I didn't.
ReplyDeleteThe library job sounds totally awesome. Good luck! :D
Manar: Indeed! Very scary. Good luck with your junior year! Stuff starts to get worrying around then. At least for me it did, but I had a weird experience anyway. I'll try not to worry about the TAKS. I've heard it isn't hard, but I'll panic about anything. Rationalize, Katherine, rationalize! And I KNOW. I am still in shock/disbelief and it's been quite some time since I found out.
ReplyDeleteRachel: I saw how long it was when I registered. Ack! I am terrible at math and haven't studied properly, so it's apt to be pretty awesome. I still have two months until then... but still. I can't imagine it'll be fun. I'll probably take it in November, too, in the hopes of improving my score. Thank you! :)
Oh, school re-designs. Sigh. They were doing that at my high school my last year there and it was such a giant mess. We had classes outside in trailers, the halls would be cut in half by fake plywood walls behind which mysterious construction projects went on, all of a sudden what had been the English hall for all four years was turned into SCIENCE, which is, you know, practically sacrilegious. It was giant pile of YUCK, mostly.
ReplyDeleteBut HUZZAH for working in the library! I worked in a library, and I swear it was the best job I've ever had. People are crazy, though. Watch for that.
Ouch, that sounds EXTRA confusing. And illogical. And... ugh. Schools seem to think if they change there will be improvement, yet ninety nine percent of the time it seems like these "improvements" only make things worse.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited about the library! Ahhh, so much. During my interview the librarian questioned me on how I would deal with "disruptive" or "disrespectful" people. It ought to be interesting. xD
I know looking for a college is streeeessful. I had a really hard time with it for some reason - it involved sitting by my bed and crying. I think I was mostly afraid to go away, so I didn't even want to think about the place I was going away TO. Anyway, I digress.
ReplyDeleteI know I left you a suggestion on Twitter already, but here are some things to think about in picking your college that helped me.
Size! It's really important to know whether you want a BIG university or a smaller college. That will affect how your experience your campus and campus life, so decide what you could be comfortable with - I went with medium sized, myself.
Location! Do you want to live in a big city where you can go out and about and do things? Or do you want to live in a smaller, comfy college town?
Major offerings! I had nooo idea what to major in when I was getting ready to go to college, so I made sure my potential schools had some majors I was considering as well as a good selection of other majors so I didn't have to switch schools when I finally decided what I wanted to do.
Really, one of the things that will help you pick when you've rounded it down to a few is visiting the campus. It's one thing to look at information on paper and flip through pictures, but when you're actually there, you get a feel for what it's really like. Seeing the campus, getting the tour, and being able to talk to people who work at/attend the school is very helpful. My visit gave me the "click" moment I needed, and I realized that that was where I wanted to be.
Good luck in your search! <3