“There is no replacement for the bonds we build in person. For the potlucks and parties. For the worlds we construct together, even if they only last the night.” —Molly Crabapple, “Temporary Utopia” Your Assignment I want you to tell me a story about when a stranger became a friend, or a friend became your […]
Tag: Activities
Activities: Speech & Debate
Full disclosure: I am an active member of Premier Distinction of the National Speech and Debate Association but this is not a thing I am doing for them. Your school’s speech team gives you an excellent opportunity to showcase your intellectual curiosity by talking about whatever you want to adults while earning points with an […]
Summer Enrichment Programs
Going into the dead of winter is the perfect time to be making plans for summer, and if that’s the summer going into your Junior or Senior year of high school then you may want to consider a college-oriented enrichment program. These programs vary wildly in the quality and relevance of experiences they offer, so […]
The Critical Activities List
In the near future you are very likely to be faced with a very blank form labeled: “Activities List.” Today we’re going to talk about what you need to be doing now to prepare to fill that list in. This is a long discussion because it basically spans 4 years, so get yourself a cup […]
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