THE END IS...HERE (PART 2): GOODBYE IMSA SENIORS...HELLO COLLEGE FRESHMEN!

Dear Parents and Students,

The end is two weeks away and counting. To review our hall closing/sign out procedure and expectations, or if you have not read through it, please do so by clicking HERE. Unfortunately this will be my last blog post for the year. On the bright side, the final post will include a sophomore perspective from Emma Mattson (02 hall senator) and Senior Jackie Wu. Click THE END IS...HERE (PART 3) to read about their perspectives. In addition to students' perspectives, be sure to read about where 02C seniors are going to college next year! (below)

First, before reading about the future plans of our college-bound IMSA Seniors, I would like to thank all my students and parents for making this another great year for me. Although coming in mid-year was somewhat rough, and took a lot of adjustment to the environment, this year was easier, allowing me to do more educational and fun activities compared to last year. For the next academic year, I aim to do more in terms of programming and providing holistic (social, emotional, academic) wellness for the residents of our wing. I am especially excited to announce that 02C Wing Guides will be Mariah Yelenick and Tess Mangan. They were selected based on their innovative ideas, leadership skills, vision they shared for the wing, and their observed rapport with other IMSA students. Here's to the close of a great year, and a promise for another great one to come!

02 C SENIORS: WHERE ARE THEY GOING?

Seniors pin-pointed (literally) where they where heading off to school.

Last Thursday, our wing seniors gave a mini informal presentation on the college they were attending including advice for our aspiring students heading off to college in a year or two. Jackie, Somie, Rhea, Sara, and Sam provided some valuable insight for their fellow wing mates including the following:

You do not have to solely explore colleges that your CAC introduces to you
RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH. Sometimes your CAC won't always have all the information
Don't be fixated on attending a college because of the name or its considered a top school
Consider your parents (Guardian) and where you are going to school in terms of cost

In addition to these points, I encourage students who are currently researching colleges or are embarking on that mission soon, to know themselves and what they want from campus life. Whether students are going to an ivy league school, a small liberal arts college, or a private university, what matters is making the most of the experience, academically and socially. Great things can come to those who have an idea of what their vision is beyond college and making the right connections and choices to fulfill their aspirations. Congratulations to all my seniors, three years of hard work and you finally made it!

Sam Arrez