Set #7
16 years ago
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
writing
Before I write i have to have in idea in my head and i have to free write. free writing is a big part of my writing becuase it helps me get my ideals togather.When i write i have to be in the perfect mode and and the right music had to be playing . Sometime i might have to have some one ask me question about my topic so i can get my brain flowing. then i will be able to put my ideals on paper becuase thats hard for me. am always coming up with ideals but never can put it on paper
during the bridge program i ahve learned that i can do what ever i want school wise, as long as i have the will and the open mindedness to do so. there is nothing that i can't do. it showed me that i can make a five page paper and it actually be good. i also learned new words. i seen new things, i thought more outside of the box each and everyday
What did I get out of Bridge
Going to bridge I learned alot. most of all I notice that without my parents I am alone. Not that many people have my back that i thought they did. Friends from home acting strange just because I moved away... I also notice that I really love my mother and my father. i use to argue with them on a everyday bases now i want them more than ever. Here at bridge I picked up a bad habit. Smoking black and milds this past last two weeks i have been so stressed out that I depend on that light headedness to make me feel mellow. Beginning of bridge I had friends now at the end i cant stand half the people on my floor. I think its because we all have the same schedule so we see each other all the time its like a summer high school vacation and that how it makes me feel and I am angry. I am like two years older than everyone so I stay to myself with my headphones on to tune them children out. Bridge was somewhat a good experince.
THE SURVEY
You may have received the Bridge Survey in your e-mail. If you didn't, you can access it here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Yj9ry1sh6j5CWx609bVh7Q_3d_3d
It's very important that you answer this survey completely and honestly. We value your opinions and experiences!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Yj9ry1sh6j5CWx609bVh7Q_3d_3d
It's very important that you answer this survey completely and honestly. We value your opinions and experiences!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
YOUR WRITING PROCESS
What's your writing process? How do you begin? Where do you begin?
How do you get your ideas on paper? How do you get them in a Word document?
What works for you? What doesn't?
How do you stay motivated to finish a long writing assignment?
How do you know when you're finished?
How do you get your ideas on paper? How do you get them in a Word document?
What works for you? What doesn't?
How do you stay motivated to finish a long writing assignment?
How do you know when you're finished?
Monday, August 11, 2008
SOMETHING TO BLOG ABOUT
What have you learned about Columbia during the Bridge program?
Well for starters its a lot of money lol but i love the school. This has been one of the top schools i wanted to do to since the 7Th grade. I have learn that doing a lot of home work can be lots of fun. Just being in the bridge program really was a big challenge for me. Ireally had it hard to focus on doing the home work but things still came throught. I have a lot going on in my life at this moment and trying to keep up with this college thing has been a big success in my life. I would never think that i would be going to college but im here now and there is no turning back from here. This program has put me in positions that I have never been in but they still work out in the lord's favor.
What have you learned about Columbia during the Bridge program?
Well for starters its a lot of money lol but i love the school. This has been one of the top schools i wanted to do to since the 7Th grade. I have learn that doing a lot of home work can be lots of fun. Just being in the bridge program really was a big challenge for me. Ireally had it hard to focus on doing the home work but things still came throught. I have a lot going on in my life at this moment and trying to keep up with this college thing has been a big success in my life. I would never think that i would be going to college but im here now and there is no turning back from here. This program has put me in positions that I have never been in but they still work out in the lord's favor.
What i think about Columbia??
What have you learned about Columbia during the Bridge program?
That its expensive, its a wonderful school to attend. Its a lot of money. Being up here have shown me a lot of good and bad things about Chicago and about people.. how things change for the worst and for the better.. it was a good journey, its a wonderful school just not for me at the time.
What have you learned about college courses?
i know a lot about college courses.. i have attend college for a year already, but every school as something different to offer you.. i see a lot of courses i could take but, getting the classes out the way that i need to graduate with first.
How will you choose success at Columbia?
I have though about it, and i know Columbia can give me a lot of education, but its not the move i want for my success just yet.... i still have a lot of thinking before i make a decision on what school i want to give me my success.
That its expensive, its a wonderful school to attend. Its a lot of money. Being up here have shown me a lot of good and bad things about Chicago and about people.. how things change for the worst and for the better.. it was a good journey, its a wonderful school just not for me at the time.
What have you learned about college courses?
i know a lot about college courses.. i have attend college for a year already, but every school as something different to offer you.. i see a lot of courses i could take but, getting the classes out the way that i need to graduate with first.
How will you choose success at Columbia?
I have though about it, and i know Columbia can give me a lot of education, but its not the move i want for my success just yet.... i still have a lot of thinking before i make a decision on what school i want to give me my success.
Cross The Bridge
I've learned a lot about Columbia. I meet some of the teachers and students that I will be attending school with semster. Also learned that the teachers do care for you to succedd. I've learned that the Columbia courses require at lot of hard-work and determination to complete the various task's they assign. But how will I choose sucess? I will choose sucess by staying focus.
Bridge Program
After attending these past three weeks of a bridge I have learned a lot about Columbia.. I learned that Columbia understands that some of us may have not did so great in highschool or scored high on ACT and SAT so that is why they created the Bridge program to show us they will give us a chance to prove that we can handle college. I also think that it was a great idea to attend this program because I've met many different people and a lot of teachers that i might have in the next four years. Also Columbia has shown that everyone here cares about our education and cares about us doing well over the next four years. I was very excited about attending Columbia, but after the past three weeks and I'm even more excited and not so nervous because I know the campus and know some teachers so on the first day of school it will be like nothing knew.
I also learned a lot more about myself over the past three weeks. I know most everyone doesn't look at school as something that you enjoy all the time, but I feel excited everytime I'm in class. I look forward to class discussions everyday and just seeing everyone, it really has become more then just a boring class. Classes are fun not only because the people are great but because it's something I enjoy doing. I enjoy the books we read and writing our responses and our final essay was so exciting for me I couldn't wait to jump right into it. I really look at college a lot differently now and I know that it wont be boring and it will be things that I have interest in and really enjoy. I can't wait for fall classes to start!! I hope that I see everyone from bridge this fall and hope to have classes with them..
I also learned a lot more about myself over the past three weeks. I know most everyone doesn't look at school as something that you enjoy all the time, but I feel excited everytime I'm in class. I look forward to class discussions everyday and just seeing everyone, it really has become more then just a boring class. Classes are fun not only because the people are great but because it's something I enjoy doing. I enjoy the books we read and writing our responses and our final essay was so exciting for me I couldn't wait to jump right into it. I really look at college a lot differently now and I know that it wont be boring and it will be things that I have interest in and really enjoy. I can't wait for fall classes to start!! I hope that I see everyone from bridge this fall and hope to have classes with them..
Success at Columbia
Attending Bridge I've learned so much about Columbia. Before I got here I thought it was going to be a place where people were very critical of your work. I thought that I was going to feel less in what I love to do in order to push myself further. I thought I was going to be intimidated by artists and poets who have been in the arts since childhood. I was completely wrong! This to me is like a community I can connect to. I feel like I can express myself the best way I know how, and I feel like the staff really cares about you. I like how the teachers are very diverse in personality and teaching styles. Being here is just really helping me embrace college life and looking forward to learning new things. I've been introduced to so much here and I'd like for that to continue during my time here in Columbia.
As far as college courses, I see that we have to write a lot! There is just so much writing, which is something I like to do, but goodness! I mean we write and think and analyze until we reach the core. I see how much we are pushed to go beyond the surface, and how we can be flexible with our writings and ideas. When I went to orientation to place my schedule, I was a little disappointed I got stuck with two night classes because I'm not that comfortable with the city, but it's an experience I think will help me overcome that discomfort. I believe everything happens for a reason, so I will be okay during those times. Those times will work out! But yeah...back to the writing, I definitely have a reading assignment and 500 word essay due when I begin school for journalism! At least I am prepared thanks to Bridge program on how to go about the work. I should have known I would get a book that looks similar to a dictionary!
Overall I do feel like I'm moving into the transition from high school to college student. I'm maturing as a young lady, and I'm expanding my thoughts as a writer. To choose success I will have to remain focused on what it is I'm here for. I will more than likely get involved with different school activities, and probably asks for help when I need it. I will also need to build a good support system with people who are here to achieve the same goals as me. To get that degree!!! No one besides myself can make it happen for me. I know that I have to want this more than anything, plus my Ma and family is counting on me. I'm not too worried about succeeding here at Columbia, this place is meant for me.
As far as college courses, I see that we have to write a lot! There is just so much writing, which is something I like to do, but goodness! I mean we write and think and analyze until we reach the core. I see how much we are pushed to go beyond the surface, and how we can be flexible with our writings and ideas. When I went to orientation to place my schedule, I was a little disappointed I got stuck with two night classes because I'm not that comfortable with the city, but it's an experience I think will help me overcome that discomfort. I believe everything happens for a reason, so I will be okay during those times. Those times will work out! But yeah...back to the writing, I definitely have a reading assignment and 500 word essay due when I begin school for journalism! At least I am prepared thanks to Bridge program on how to go about the work. I should have known I would get a book that looks similar to a dictionary!
Overall I do feel like I'm moving into the transition from high school to college student. I'm maturing as a young lady, and I'm expanding my thoughts as a writer. To choose success I will have to remain focused on what it is I'm here for. I will more than likely get involved with different school activities, and probably asks for help when I need it. I will also need to build a good support system with people who are here to achieve the same goals as me. To get that degree!!! No one besides myself can make it happen for me. I know that I have to want this more than anything, plus my Ma and family is counting on me. I'm not too worried about succeeding here at Columbia, this place is meant for me.
SOMETHING TO BLOG ABOUT
What have you learned about Columbia during the Bridge program?
What have you learned about college courses?
How will you choose success at Columbia?
What have you learned about college courses?
How will you choose success at Columbia?
"FIELD TRIP" ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
On Tuesday, instead of visiting a gallery, we'll take part in a panel discussion about the Museum of Contemporary Photography's exhibit "Beyond the Backyard" with Stephanie Shonekan ("Black Music: Evolution and Aesthetics") and Kevin Fuller.
Look over the work you did during our class visit to the Museum of Contemporary Photography and, if you can, stop by the museum for another visit this afternoon.
This isn't a lecture, it's a panel discussion, which means that you will need to be prepared with questions and topics you want to discuss.
Look over the work you did during our class visit to the Museum of Contemporary Photography and, if you can, stop by the museum for another visit this afternoon.
This isn't a lecture, it's a panel discussion, which means that you will need to be prepared with questions and topics you want to discuss.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT, RESPOND TO WITH A BLOG
What is your essay's point of view? If you had represent a different point of view, how would your essay change?
How can you represent the ideas in your essay visually?
What juxtapositions do you find in your essay? in your project / presentation?
How can you represent the ideas in your essay visually?
What juxtapositions do you find in your essay? in your project / presentation?
LECTURE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 11
Art & Design Professor Joan Giroux will give her lecture on Monday.
She is an interdisciplinary artist, activist, and educator. Ranging from discrete handmade objects, digital photomontage, kinetic sculpture and installation to full-scale theatrical productions and community interventions, her work reflects strong interests in language, history, game theory, and social conditioning.
On Monday, Professor Giroux will present some of her current individual and collaborative work within the context of the 2008/09 Critical Encounters: Human/Nature focus. In particular, Giroux will consider questions addressing "the degree to which individual values, qualities, and desires are either naturally imbued or socially nurtured," and the roles art and the making of art can play in the process of identifying and constructing values.
For Monday, think about the following question: How does art and the making of art identify and construct values in your life? What about the lives of others? Of those you've never met?
She is an interdisciplinary artist, activist, and educator. Ranging from discrete handmade objects, digital photomontage, kinetic sculpture and installation to full-scale theatrical productions and community interventions, her work reflects strong interests in language, history, game theory, and social conditioning.
On Monday, Professor Giroux will present some of her current individual and collaborative work within the context of the 2008/09 Critical Encounters: Human/Nature focus. In particular, Giroux will consider questions addressing "the degree to which individual values, qualities, and desires are either naturally imbued or socially nurtured," and the roles art and the making of art can play in the process of identifying and constructing values.
For Monday, think about the following question: How does art and the making of art identify and construct values in your life? What about the lives of others? Of those you've never met?
TODAY'S SALON
If you're able to stop by the dorm over your lunch break, PLEASE GRAB A PAIR OF SCISSORS!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
LECTURE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
Art & Design Professor Kevin Henry will give his lecture, "The Many Ironies of Technology," on Wednesday.
Here's what Professor Henry has to say about his lecture:
"The content will be a brief exploration of the way in which technologies are both liberating and confining, life-affirming and life-threatening, life-enhancing and life-diminishing.
"I will talk about the ways in which technology (which I define as anything that amplifies or extends our abilities as humans -- including the pencil, the printing press, the iPod, etc.) can radically alter not only our lives (for good and bad) but more importantly our habits, outlooks, and ways of doing things and how it often takes a generation or more to even notice the change.
"I will also talk about the ways in which humans embrace and battle these changes."
Keep in mind the things we talked about after the lecture on Monday. What do you need to do to stay engaged like a true college student?
-- Kate
Here's what Professor Henry has to say about his lecture:
"The content will be a brief exploration of the way in which technologies are both liberating and confining, life-affirming and life-threatening, life-enhancing and life-diminishing.
"I will talk about the ways in which technology (which I define as anything that amplifies or extends our abilities as humans -- including the pencil, the printing press, the iPod, etc.) can radically alter not only our lives (for good and bad) but more importantly our habits, outlooks, and ways of doing things and how it often takes a generation or more to even notice the change.
"I will also talk about the ways in which humans embrace and battle these changes."
Keep in mind the things we talked about after the lecture on Monday. What do you need to do to stay engaged like a true college student?
-- Kate
Monday, August 4, 2008
FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 4
We want you to start thinking of college as a place to discuss and start figuring out topics that are sometimes considered controversial. For this week, let's keep in mind the following:
- race
- gender
- sexuality
What do you currently think about these topics? Do you think about one more often than another?
Have you encountered or thought about any or all of these topics in a new or surprising way since you've started the Bridge program?
How hasthe book you've been reading for class discussed these topics?
FIELD TRIP ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
On Tuesday, we'll be visiting the Museum of Contemporary Photography at 600 S. Michigan Ave. We'll meet at 1 pm in room 318 and walk over together.
Before our classroom visit, either check out the website (there's a link on our blog) or take a quick walk through the museum (it's right here on Columbia's campus).
-- Kate
Before our classroom visit, either check out the website (there's a link on our blog) or take a quick walk through the museum (it's right here on Columbia's campus).
-- Kate
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