Thursday, December 17, 2009

El Collegio

I know I definitely want to get out of here. I have plans to go to New York, and if not, Oregon. I'm going to study abroad at Egypt, and the reason I'm going to school is so I can know and experience as many things as possible. I want to be able to support myself and know a lot of human beings. Also, I want to provide a better life for my dog, Chimi.
I intended to major in:

1. Psychology,
but mostly human interaction and relationships. It's amazing how many things are happening in a simple "hi, bye" conversation. What's your previous relation with them? Is it a boy or girl? What's your emotion state at the time? Would the outcome be different if you were in a group? Why did you feel the need to cover your face? Human beings and their thoughts and actions as they interact with one another is so, overwhelming. In a good way though. So, basically, sociology.
2. Theology/Philosophy.
It is the study of religion. You can choose a religon to study but I would prefer to keep it unbiased and study them all. When you think about it, maybe it's the real thing, or it's humanity's imagination at it's finest. And even if it was imagination, there's nothing wrong with trying to figure out why and how you're here on earth.
3. I'm undecided. I can't choose between radio/broadcasting, jazz studies, running a concert hall, the arts(as in painting, drawing, ceramics, etc.), or studing arabic.
The Colleges:
1. Reed College
This college is in Portland, Oregon. It is, more or less, my dream school. I love the curriculum, their traditions, and everything they can offer me. It is in the middle of a forrest, about and hour or two away from the coast. It is beautiful.
2. St. John's University
St. John's is in Queens, New York. It is a big, amazing campus that specializes in humanities and liberal arts. It was rated one of the top schools in America for psychology. On top of being in an awesome state, it is also surprisingly easy to pay for. If you don't like Queens, you can go to Staten Island or Manhattan :)
3. Humboldt State University
One of the less crowded of the cal-states, it is in northern california in Arcata and is famous for its widelife programs. Again, it is in the middle of the forest, a drive away from the beach but I liked this school because of how small the population and community is. I learn better in small numbers, and when I can experience things hands-on and I feel Humboldt can provide that.
(The reason I chose colleges based on what I liked rather than the majors, was because i'm just focusing on bachelor's right now; I can go somewhere new for my major)

Monday, October 26, 2009

About Me.

I'm surprised Ms. Hwang remembered my name. I haven't had her since ninth grade, and even then, I failed her class. I'm probably one of the few Graces she's known. I can't explain it any other way.
Anyways, I adore my dog Chimichanga; Chimi for short.
I curse worse than a sailor and I'm pretty old.
If you ask a dumb question, you'll get a dumb answer.
I'm in this class because I want to be and I want to leave the Valley.
I will probably spend most of my classtime catching up with the math and play-fighting with Jose.