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Beagle147 (profile) wrote,
on 8-25-2003 at 8:21pm
Current mood: Hesitant
Music: "I'm still here" -John Rzeznik
Subject: French Club Started today...
Yea...so...today started French Club. It was so weird not having Nikki there!! I really want to run for an office, hopefully historian, but I'm not really sure. (note "hesitant" mood.) I really want to win the election. People in French club reading this, vote for me! I really need to get like a leadership position in some kind of extracurricular activity junior year. So someone talk me into this please...

On another note, I have seriously started thinking about college.
Laerengathawae: hehe, thought it was UF for you?
Beagle1427: I thought so too..
And I did. I just at this point do not feel like closing out my options. Also, I'm kind of...no, REALLY getting sick of being Will's shadow. Believe me, "Aren't you Will's little sister?" questions get old real soon. I do realize that since UF has like 35,000 kids, and that we would be doing different subject areas, this would not be asked that much up in Gainesville; however, it's still the same principle. I'm just getting really sick of following whatever the hell he does. Ok, I'm stopping writing about this now so that I dont go all out about it when this thing is being published. I'm sure that you get the picture from what I've already said. Anyway, to make a long story short, I have pretty much moved my #1 choice school to the University of Pennsylvania, and here's why. It's an ivy league school, which for those of you at pope, is GOOD. (I'm just kidding guys! dont hurt me!) It does have most likely the best veterinary school in the country. If the question "why does that affect Lauren..what, does she wanna be a vet or something?" is running through your head right now, this journal is probably not your choice reading material. Anywho, when it breaks down, the better undergrad you go to, the better vet school you get into. The better vet school you get into, the better internship you get. The better internship you get, the more job opportunities you have, etc. This also makes Penn good. And I really feel like Penn is something to strive for. I was just kind of growing complacent with the "settling" for UF. I mean, I realize that UF is a really good school and also has one of the best vet schools in the country, but it's just kind of given that I will get in no matter what I do, as long as I do IB. I'm kind of getting sick of that. At this point, with my advanced case of junioritis, I need an actual reason to do IB. It needs to get me somewhere that I would not get just taking AP classes. While I realize that IB probably won't get me anywhere that just AP classes and decent SATs will, just let me have my moment, ok?!

Getting back to the real point of this part of the journal, there are very few things that I see wrong with Penn for me. On top of the list I just wrote out that are pros, Pennsylvania is where I wanted to end up anyway, although most likely not in inner city philidelphia. However, those few things that are bad are significant. There is the money issue. While the undergrad school you go to is important, it may be better to go to UF for free, get better grades than I would at Penn, actually get credit for the IB crap I'm doing now, and save that money for vet school. I'm still throwing this around in my head as I am frantically searching for any and all scholarships I can find that would pertain to me. This is a lot harder than you would think, because, after all, I am a white girl from Boca with two parents. This is one of those times that that is a disadvantage.. The second issue of going to Penn is it's a BITCH to get into. Come on. It's a freaking ivy league school. I just do not know right now if I can get in.. But I do have some advantages in this area. #1. My dad worked at the university for a few years. #2. He has connections from having worked there for a few years. #3. My grandfather graduated from Penn. This is huge.. Not only does it give me an advantage getting into the school, but my interest in going to the school my grandfather went to makes him like me more. lol. So...where was I? Oh yes...still on the getting in part. One of the main issues that I am trying to deal with immediately is the lack of many AP classes for me this year. I think I was really stupid to have taken Chem II. I think that another AP class would really give me another advantage as far as admission goes. It would just look better.

Just for some background, here's my rationalization for having chosen chem 2 in the first place. The course does have another month of teaching than AP chem. I basically took that as a good time to learn good-er than I would in ap. Think about it. If it's basically the same course except a little slower, then I figured that my understanding of the material would be much better, which would be good, due to the UNGODLY AMOUNT OF SCIENCE I WILL HAVE TO TAKE IN COLLEGE. ugh... But it will all be worth it, since I really like zoology and whatnot. Second on my rationalization for taking chem 2 was that I did not actually take a step back and look at my schedule as a whole in terms of what classes I'm taking until I got my schedule a little before band camp. I know this sounds so stupid, and it is, but I had no idea until school started that with chem 2 I would be taking only 2 ap classes. All that I had been going off of was everyone's tales of junior year from hell. I figured that having one less ap class would significantly reduce the stress level at the end of the year, which it will. I just do not know that 3 ap tests will send me over the edge. I seriously think I can handle ap chem now, so I think that that's justification enough for me to switch into it.. Maybe? See, this is more of the hesitant mood. I am so unsure at this point of anything. So confused.. Anyway, I'm making an appointment with Ms. Kelly tomorrow and also talking to Ms. Swanson after school. The one thing that's really holding me back into chem 2 is that I like my schedule, but in the long run, I dont really think that that should determine this kind of a thing, especially when it could have direct influence on my college acceptance. I'm hoping to figure this all out with Ms. Kelly and/or Ms. Swanson tomorrow-ish, but any and all suggestions you guys make in the comments will really help. I'm just at a really confused time right now. This would be when I need massive amounts of ideas and suggestions from my friends, not counting Kristen not wanting me to leave her in chem 2 alone w/ danny. Thanks guys, I appreciate the help now.
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DragonSpeaker

08-25-03 9:33pm

*poke* Run for office in French Club. I'm convincing you to do it. Really, I am. XD

As for all the college stuff, I may not be the best one to give advice, being that I have no clue what I want to do or where I want to go. My most complex thought today was "What page are we on?" in pre-cal, so I'll try to top that and tell you something useful!

I think you should go and get the schedule change, even if it makes this year a little less fun. It really is more important to be ready for college and impress them with your AP wonders. Are you doing IB music too? Maybe you could throw that it for good measureif you aren't already. (I might add more when I'm not drowning in IMs. o.0)

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Anonymous

08-25-03 9:36pm

Definitely run for a position in French Club. I have to find something too... hmm...

If you want to get into Penn, you can do it. I definitely understand the whole shadow thing.. And the money reason is a tough factor. That makes it up to you..

I need a reason to do IB too. At the moment I'm letting lots of work slide.. I'm gonna stay in IB anyway.. I guess.. just cause I can do it.. but argh. It's evil.

Okay. Chem 2 is an IB class correct? In the places I've gone to I specifically ask about the difference in the fear they might count against me that I didn't take either AP course.. they said they took IB at the same level as AP. So I was all happy. Look into that. What does Penn take? What scores for AP and what scores for IB? Do they count them the same?

Also compare what ATL offers to other schools. Some schools only have like 2 AP courses available for the whole 4 years! Look at the overall AP courses you'll have completed upon graduating.


Okay WOAH!

'not counting Kristen not wanting me to leave her in chem 2 alone w/ danny'
AHEM?!?!?! I believe this is reason enough!!!!! GRRRRR You can not leave me with him. HMPH!

Besides that, ( AND IF THAT MIXES UP YOUR OTHER CLASSES THEN GRRRRRR )

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Anonymous

Re:, 08-25-03 9:39pm

-.-;; It didn't let me finish.


Besides that rant, do what they think is best for you. I chose Chem 2 because it would give me the best background in chemistry.. and chemistry is a tad harder for me to master without trying. Also more complicated and all that.

You'll have friends in any class you switch in to.. and.. I just might be able to manage without you in chem.. though it'll be ever so much more depressing if I'm left to deal with the crazy kid by myself.


~*~

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Anonymous

Heyy, 08-25-03 10:08pm

Omg i didnt know how much u hated to walk in Will's footsteps...well obviously u wouldnt like it. I resent the comment u made on pope who go to pope =( lol well i g2g and finish my homwork! luvyas xoxo Kim ps I GOT MY PERMIT! WOOO (as u already know lol) iam just soo excited!

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Beagle147

Re: Heyy, 08-25-03 10:19pm

Ok, let's see here, just for argument's sake. pope who go to pope ah huh...didnt know you had THAT many people with funny hats that go to your school kim! LMAO! you also forgot the 't' on the end of WOOO. (That was just for Kristen.) Sorry bout the criticisms in this comment, just had to do it. People at ATL need to understand a little bit more about the Pope population, and the over-generalizations made about them. Unless they are talking about Steph. Then all the generalizations are true. ;-)

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noodlesinabag

Sorry girlie, 08-25-03 10:43pm

Again, pertaining to your UPenn plan.
Here's your choices... (in case I didn't make them clear to you)
1) Join the football team and score numerous touchdowns... leave Brett Favre (sp?) in the dust.
2) Win the lotto and fund a new science building at UPenn. Either that or fund a new architect or a designer or something... you'd think in Penn, they'd have a sense of this monster called "fashion"... anyway
3) Make up a traumatic experience from your childhood that'll bring tears to the directors.. yeah...
4) Get real good at clarinet so the band director's begging for you. Nikki will be so proud!
5) Go to UF and be Will's shadow forever... but I'd prefer you not take that route.
6) Wait for the apocalypse... you never know

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Beagle147

Re: Sorry girlie, 08-25-03 10:51pm

I like my options w/ #6. That's the one I'm sticking with. Tomorrow when I go talk to Ms. Kelly I'll see if I can add that on my four year plan. Oh, and as for #4.......HA!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! I think first I have to make it into third hour amy.. #1 again does not leave much room for a knee injury I'm afraid, although I probably could kick the crap out of Brett Favre anyway. That's about all I have to say, except what is up with you and Nikki and posting things twice?? :-P

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noodlesinabag

Sorry girlie, 08-25-03 10:43pm

Again, pertaining to your UPenn plan.
Here's your choices... (in case I didn't make them clear to you)
1) Join the football team and score numerous touchdowns... leave Brett Favre (sp?) in the dust.
2) Win the lotto and fund a new science building at UPenn. Either that or fund a new architect or a designer or something... you'd think in Penn, they'd have a sense of this monster called "fashion"... anyway
3) Make up a traumatic experience from your childhood that'll bring tears to the directors.. yeah...
4) Get real good at clarinet so the band director's begging for you. Nikki will be so proud!
5) Go to UF and be Will's shadow forever... but I'd prefer you not take that route.
6) Wait for the apocalypse... you never know

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Anonymous

Which class to take, 08-25-03 10:48pm

sounds like you should try and figure if you really need an ap chem. Veterinary school is more involved with biology so maybe chem two wouldn't help you that much. The only reason i see taking ap chem is too increase your chances in getting into Penn Univ. But you should also decidede if Penn is the right school for you...if it is well maybe chem two wouldn't hurt to increase your chances(i don't know). It also sounds like your schedule is stressful but it seems small in the scheme of things if this will affect your future college life.

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Beagle147

Re: Which class to take, 08-25-03 11:02pm

Thanks Gary. (for those of you who don't know gary, this is my cousin from Pittsburgh) I think that I'll be able to deal though, and I think it really will enhance my chances of getting into UPenn. I really appreciate ur perspective though since you dont really deal with the same day to day crap as the rest of us down here and are not quite as insane. o_O And while veterinary school has a hell of a lot of bio, it has almost as much chemistry too. It's for like all the medication administered and whatnot. Also, I am still considering whether penn is right for me. I've not yet thrown out UF, but those are my 1 and 2 choices as of right now.

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day2day145

way to be accurate w/ the "mood" column, 08-25-03 11:04pm

why is it that when you tell people to comment they do, and when i tell them to they don't? you must be scarier than i am or sumthing. o BTW this is Hannah, so now u know my journal name so COMMENT ON MINE and that's an order!
anyways regarding the IB thing. i don't wanna deprive u of ur moment, but i realized the benefit of it for people like u and me, who r ambitious but tend 2 b lazy. at leat that's how i am. you don't hav 2 go out of ur way 2 take high level classes in IB, they're required, so it's not like u can do wut i'm gonna end up doing and shy away from the hard classes and end up graduating just like the rest of them.
anyways i'm digging this whole you not being mean 2 me thing. lol kinda a shock at first but it's cool.

here's a reminder 4 u

READ MY JOURNAL AND COMMENT!!!!!!!

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Anonymous

yo, 08-26-03 5:07pm

Hey! Long time no see. I was very surprised at your sudden change of attitude. You seem to have gained determination, strong work ethics, and a bright outlook for the future overnight. Of course, I will throw in my two cents.

Before doing any drastic switching of classes, talk to Amy, Laurel, and Josh about AP Chem. That will give you a wide range of feelings about it. You know my own sentiments where that particular science is concerned, so I won't expound on it here.

Also, visit UPenn before you go deciding that it's your dream school. Philly is not the happiest place in the world. Although, the campus itself is very nice... Just make sure you're really making an educated decision (it does seem that you've done your homework on the school though).

I miss you loads, I'll call soon. My boss is out of town at a conference for work, so it's just me and another lady at my store. Which really sucks. I'll be very glad when this week is over. To all job-seekers reading this :DO NOT GO INTO RETAIL!!!!!!

Love from Nikki

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Beagle147

Re: yo, 08-26-03 8:14pm

Hey nikki. I realize what I'm getting myself into with AP chem. It's going to be a lot of work, but everyone seems to think I can do it, and I trust their opinions. I'm going to write a journal as soon as I am done w/ this comment and write all about today. As for UPenn, I have done my homework, which is why it seems to many that this has come up rather suddenly. I did not want to be all pro-UPenn and then decide that the school is crap. I know that you think Philidelphia is one of the four corners of the earth, but I was born there, so I think I have a pretty good idea about it. While the school is in inner city phili, I think I can hold my own. Plus, everything I need to know about it is just a phone call away to my grandfather, who went to the business school and gradiated w/ honors. (notice, I no longer say labary or tomorri) I might get a job too! But a better one than retail. I picked up a job ap at the vets and I'm giving it to them this saturday. Wish me luck!

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Anonymous

Re: yo, 08-26-03 9:31pm

hehehe... when has nikki not put in her two cents?

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Anonymous

i don't like woohu, 08-26-03 9:27pm

as well all know i'm not too big of a fan of these online journal thingys but here goes
1. i know how u feel about the whole uf thing (well minus will) i have empathy for u! (ok u wouldn't get that since u don't have tok but we talked about empathy in tok today) anyways... i really do know how u feel... for a while i just settle on uf... then as i hit junior year i was like... wow i really need something to work towards... if i get a free ride why should i make myself work? i needed to pick another school to give myself insentive to work
2. as for scholarships you'd be suprised what's out there... sign up at www.fastweb.com they have alot of scholarship there... it might take a few minutes to sign up but it's def worth it... and just to let u know most of the scholarships i've found weren't based on financial need
3. as for french club... go for it! even if u don't get it there is still next year... if u don't get it u can join my 'i didn't get the office i wanted' club... lol
4. talking with ms kelly will help u alot i think... guidance counslers are there for (i know this is a bit of a shocker) for more than schedule changes... lol
5. no matter what science u choose the same holds true... science is bad, evil, and stupid
well on that note ;-) here's my "conclusion"... just work as hard as u can and let the rest work itself out
Love from (ooo! guess who i'm mimicking here!!) Krystle

p.s. homework assignment- ecclesiastes 1:13 "With all my wisdom I tried to understand everything that happens here on earth. And God has made this hard for us humans to do." 5 page report due on this by tomorrow morning... lol... best advice i have is give it all to the big guy upstairs

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Beagle147

Re: i don't like woohu, 08-26-03 9:54pm

Thanks Krystle! I know how hard that was for you, but soon you'll get used to it because you can comment on my journal for me EVERY DAY! :D I'll definitely check out that website when I get a minute. (I promised myself I'd go to bed tonight before 10:30) And I will definitely hold you up on that club thing. If I dont make historian in French club, I'll need another extracurricular!!! So I'll take your advice and just try my best. What else is there.. And thanks for the bible verse too. That one's "a keeper." I'll ...remember it or something. I'll bring it to the next First Priority meeting that I actually go to.

(oh, and I so got the love from thing.)

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