Hmmm… somethings different here, you mumble. I notice you looking around in obvious, mild, confusion. It’s true! I’ve changed the look of things here. I’ve gone and taken the easy way out until I get around to coding myself. Save your ooooooo-s and ahhhhhhh-s for whoever wrote this theme. It wasn’t me. But, man, does it make things look different. Excuse me now, while I stare at the layout a while…...
Alright, day two – year three. Some advice: it is not advisable to take discrete mathematics without a proper understanding of set theory and moderate experience with formal proofs. Do not mishear your professor and try to make the power set of S a subset of S. It will keep you confused long into the night. I’d also recommend doing some in depth research when registering for a computer science class, because you have about a 50:50 shot of inadvertently being in ANOTHER barely comprehensible MATH class....
Well, the end of the year is approaching quickly… and University Housing is kicking me out. So, rather than put up with the system next year… I’m moving out for good. I’ve secured an apartment and have been working on it for the last few days. It’s a large studio apartment that needs some work – mostly cleaning, but a few repairs. The price is great and all utilities are included....
I just noticed that it has been over one month since I wrote last. Terrible. Take it as a testament to the difficulty that is the University of Chicago… What can I tell you about my exsistence since last time? I’ve gotten two “A” papers back and have only one more paper to write for the quarter. Biology exam approaching and a calculus exam just days away. If I do things right, I’ll have 3 assured 4....
Well, it is true – I’ve been in college one month now. How is life here at the UofC you ask… I’m still deciding. The classes are getting a little harder – Marx is much harder to read than Smith. I get two papers back in the next few days. Midterms are fast approaching – and as of right now, I’m a “B” student. Things could be worse, to be sure, but they could be better too....
I’ve been at the University of Chicago for over a week now. Things are nice here. For the most part the people are fantastic (the class of 2010 in Talbot house especially). The weather is gorgeous. Classes started yesterday. Before I touch on the classes – I’d like to review orientation week. It was great. An architectural tour if Chicago by boat, navigating the city in one large group, standing on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Observatory, and enjoying the Museum of Science and Industry with only your entering class… those were a few of the formal highlights....
Well, yesterday was my first day at college – and my first night in my dorm. It wasn’t bad. I was exhausted, and therefore not exceptionally sociable – but the day went well. I have my own private bathroom – which I can see right now is a wonderful thing. My room is equipped with a small but appreciated closet and a gorgeous view of various brick buildings. (In actuality the view leaves a lot to be desired…)...
I was notified today that I was the recipient of the Lane Smith Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship had very demanding qualifications and carries a monetary award of $1,000.00. I am very grateful for the award, but more so for the selection. This scholarship was personally important to me because of the story behind it. In a nutshell, unfortunate things can happen to anyone – at any time. The importance of life – no matter what it may bring – is something many take for granted....
Well, the decisions are all final and I’m packing my bags… I’ll be headed to the University of Chicago for the next four years of learning. I’m actually very excited. Chicago is a wonderful school and my family is fairly close. I can’t wait to get to know the city and experience life in a new place. I’ve already picked the classes I want to take. I’ll be double-majoring in Computer Science with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Economics....
It all started with five blank applications. I labored on them for months. Then I affixed postage to their envelopes and sent them on their way. I applied to Georgetown, The University of Chicago, MIT, Babson, and The University of Texas at Dallas. UTD was my “safety” school, but the McDermott Scholars program my make it worth considering. All the others are and were on a fairly equal footing in my mind....