 |
 |
|
|||
|
NEXT MEMBER EVENT UCLA, L.A., CALIFORNIA: 06.30.06 |
 |
Council Corner
|
 |
||
|
We are now accepting applications for the 2006-07 Council. Council members are
college students who share their experiences with high school students, acting as
mentors for members and also answering questions for prospective members. Being on
the Council can offer a great leadership opportunity. Applications are due by June
30, and are available on the website. 2005-06 NSHSS Student Council Members would like to leave members with some end-of-year words of wisdom.
Brown University, 2008 Dear NSHSS Members, I have been in the National Society of High School Scholars for more than 4 years and it has become a big part of my life. It was my supportive bridge of transition from high school to college life. The support, information, resources, and networking that NSHSS has given me helped me succeed and make this transition much smoother. It is a place where outstanding people unite and where brilliant ideas create even bigger ones! I would like to thank NSHSS for the support that it has given me and the impact that it had on me. It will always continue to be part of my life wherever life takes me. I encourage everyone to take advantage of such a great opportunity! Anya
University of Buckingham 2007 (accelerated program) Buckingham, England Hey all, As the academic year comes to an end, I am sure you are all looking forward to a good summer filled with lots of fun activities. For the seniors, well done! I'm sure you guys have enjoyed prom and senior day and all the other things that come together with senior year, and let's not forget graduation! You have already made your plans of the colleges you are attending and this is going to be a very important summer. In September, you begin an entirely different journey filled with so many things, including people from various cultures, beliefs, and opinions. It's critical to learn to be accommodating of others and not be afraid to try new experiences. At the same time, try to keep in touch with your friends in high school as well. I know you have probably heard this from so many people that you must be getting tired of it now: College is totally different from high school in that there are no parents and teachers to pressure you into going to class and bringing your work in to be graded. All they will do is fail you--never a pleasant experience. Don't worry about getting one bad grade; the work is considerably harder and requires more in-depth research, but that does not mean you cannot take part in all the activities planned by the various societies and the school at large because as the famous saying goes: ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY! As for me, attending college overseas, moving from Memphis, Tennessee, to England has been an amazing experience. I do miss the Barbeque Cooking Festivals and the Blues clubs, but I have met people from all over the world. I have best mates from Canada, Iran, Sri Lanka, Kenya, India, Tanzania, just to name a few. I have eaten dried fruits from Iran and sweets from India, and learned Swahili. It all goes to show how much fun and varied college life can be. For those of you who are not there yet--senior year and college choices will be upon you before you know it. Continue to keep up the good work, do not become complacent, and keep the good name of the NSHSS up. If you are looking for a totally different experience, do not hesitate to make an application to the University of Buckingham. I wish everyone all the best and I am glad to have been given the opportunity to serve on the Student Council for this year. Ewurafua |
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
|||||||