Author Archives: yavizbakiyeva

I was super excited to be going to my final workshop, this is probably why I thought this one was one of the most tolerant. Not only was it simply “first come, first served” it was only fifteen minutes. The … Continue reading →

Before I begin I have to mention I greatly looked forward to this workshop, I had it on a pedestal. This may be why in my mind it failed! It was a workshop on stress management, I though not a … Continue reading →

This workshop was basically everything I expected. The host had exceptional communication skills, which kept me awake. With that said, the workshop wasn’t particularly helpful. All the information was too general in some aspects and amply specific in others. The … Continue reading →

I entered a miniature, semi-lit, auditorium; it was infested with freshmen who were without doubt there for the same mission as I. As the cast commenced the audience was informed it was simply a reading and not an “actual” play. … Continue reading →

I found N.Y cares day to be a rather exciting experience. I entered the school building with a rather pessimistic attitude — the thought of waking up at seven did not appeal to me. As the positive environment surrounded me … Continue reading →

This experience probably won’t be the most memorable one. It was severely overcrowded and honestly there was nothing “enriching” about it. I felt the goal of students and faculty alike was to sign off on the books. Everyone seemed really … Continue reading →

The library tour was definitely something unexpected. I didn’t anticipate the book scavenger hunt, which due to our meager knowledge of the library, was a disaster. It was exciting in the sense of getting out of the classroom and exploring … Continue reading →