Deuces

For the past four years, every day has been exactly the same. I could predict the future, cause i repeated the same routine. Yet, I wouldn't change anything and i've enjoyed my time here at the country club- it lead me to become the woman I am. And I can't feel anything but ecstasy for my future at the University of Miami. I've got an awesome roommate named Chloe. And I can't wait to just pour myself into the football games, the art and culture clubs, the schools organizations and the academics. After many high school shenanigans, I'm ready to settle down and start my future career. Viva la Miami!

Creative blog: tumblr

There's a website called tumblr.com and it's an awesome way to create an artistic blog and follow ones. Whatever people like whether it be food, music, painting, fashion, nature, etc - you've got a blog to follow! It's awesome and some of these blogs people post pictures they've found as inspirational or pictures they themselves have taken. It's a nice outlet to create something that helps express yourself, show what youre interested in and much more. Tumblr has really grown out of the normal artistry and into even more non-conventional and personal realms which i love. You can go to a blog and just get to know the person- without even having to start a conversation. A picture is worth a thousand words- tumblrs worth a whoooole lot more!

Creative blog: the mind

So, "statistically, the probability of any one of us being here is so small that the mere fact of our existence should keep us all in a state of contented dazzlement." Anywho, i think its insane that everything we experience, see, feel is just all in our heads. Your brain decides everything; what food you want, what clothing you wear, who you want to hang with. And, we'd like to think that we are mostly making these decisions based on 'rationality' but the fact of the matter is that we're slaves to our emotions. Our rational decisions are based on how we feel- they're intermixed. The brain is a awesome and complex machine- i hope we keep finding out more and more about it and also ways to manipulate it!

Creative blog: movie

The Skin I Live In was just recently released as a new and thrilling foreign movie. I would recommend this movie to all. I have the urge to tell you the plot but it would completely ruin the movie which's entire plot runs on twists and cliff-hangers. Anywho, it's a brilliant, compelling and non-conventional movie that is so beautifully and artistically done that i'd see it again! You can get it on itunes and it's in english subtitles; the movie is in Spanish. Also if anyone enjoys Antonio Banderas or Elena Anaya- it's your lucky day- they're the main stars.

Creative blog: music

Music is defined as a combination of sounds with a view to beauty of form and expression of emotion. Music's a tool that helps us experience and connect to emotions we're unable to articulate. There are many limits in language and I feel that music fills the gap immensly.
To get awesome songs and not the boring itunes mainstream poopy, go here!:
http://www.vacayvitamins.com/
http://earmilk.com/
http://www.themusicninja.com/
http://thissongissick.com/
These sites are so diverse and have every genre of music from downtempo to electronica to folk to drum n bass to ambient and so on! And i feel that having an eclectic taste in music is really important- it shows depth and intelligence- at least in my eyes. Enjoy :]

College Powerpoint

Plagiarism is considered a serious offense in academic settings. In general, when plagiarism is discovered by a faculty member any one or more of the following responses are considered appropriate:  1. Failure on the assignment. 2. Failure in the course. 3. Referral to the Honor Council. 4. Dismissal from the School/University and forfeiture of the degree. If plagiarism is discovered after a course or program has been completed, the following responses may be recommended:1. Failure of the course, retroactively. 2. Failure of the program, retroactively. 3. Withdrawal of degree, retroactively. It is required that I take: English Composition, Mathematics, Modern or Classical Languages, People and Society, Arts and Humanities, and Natural Sciences.

So, I have picked the following: English Requirement:
ENG105- Introduction to Composition I
Mathematics and Computer Science Requirement:
MTH101- Pre-Calculus Social Sciences – Choice 1: PSY110 - Introduction to Psychology
Choice 2: APY101 - Introduction to Anthropology
Choice 3: SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology

Humanities –Choice 1: PHI101 - Introduction to Philosophy
Choice 2: ARH131 - Survey of Western Art I
Choice 3: FLT190 - Freshman Seminars in Literature

Natural Sciences – Choice 1: BIL107 - Introduction to Evolution
Choice 2: BIL109 - Human Biology
Choice 3: GEG120 - Physical Geography
Languages – Choice 1: SPA102 - Elementary Spanish II

I emailed Zhu from Miami and he said: People here are very diverse because there are a lot of international students but the students from America are mainly white. The culture here is not like Miami. There is not a lot of the Cuban influence. If you are extremely into frats and sororities then Miami doesn't really offer the full experience because frat row is not really that big esp. for sororities. I do not even think there are houses. A car is a must and I wish I could walk around to places. People at UM are cool and nice, a lot of people that go to frats seem to have fun though but I just prefer the clubs. The biggest thing for me is that the dining hall food is just whack. Most people are very friendly and down to earth. There are some materialistic people but other people who have a lot of money but are humble about it. Miami does have good programs and majors. Some teachers suck ass and some are willing to talk to you just about anything!

College Catalog

College website: http://www.miami.edu/
Catalog website: http://www.educationmiami.com/en/coursecatalog.aspx

I'll be going into the school of Undeclared Arts and Sciences. Here, it is required that I take: English Composition, Mathematics, Modern or Classical Languages, People and Society, Arts and Humanities, and Natural Sciences. I need 15 credits for one semester, so I'll be taking 5 to 6 classes in a semester. In Undeclared Arts and Sciences the above courses are a required area of study in order to recieve my BA, BS or BFA. Interestingly enough, I learned that the national norm of college students is to change majors an average of two times before graduation. So, I'm very happy I've gone into such a broad topic that will help me explore all different interests and that will hopefully guide me to my true passions in the arts and sciences. I'm very open to trying all different types of classes; however, I also know what I just downright don't want to be in life. By that I mean a hedge-fund manager or a cook and so on. In UM, they stress English Composition HIGHLY. They say its extremely important to be able to write effectively to progress through my academic and professional successes. The aim is to help me become confident and proficient at addressing the range of writing situations I will encounter at the collegiate level! GO CANES!