Whoever said that senior year was a breeze was seriously wrong. Over the past month, the work has been piling up, and the onset of “senioritis” has not helped. In most of my classes, we are starting to review for the advanced placement exams as well as working on final projects or papers. Also, most local scholarship applications are due at the end of the month, so it’s important to stay on top of all requirements and deadlines. The applications may seem like a lot of work — especially if you have to write an extra essay — but just imagine winning money, and how it will be so worth it in the end.

My scholarship competition the other week was a blast! Everyone I met was so nice and I felt very comfortable and welcome on the campus. My host was a single person living in a double room, so luckily I got my own bed! Since I am considering a major in Classics, I attended two Greek classes and got to speak to the professors. Also, since the other major I’m thinking about is psychology, I went to the Psychology department and spoke with the professors about classes, requirements, their department, and possible research. My previous college interviews prepared me for the ones during this competition. Overall, it was a great experience. I loved living like a college student: going to class, eating in the dining hall, walking around campus, and hanging out in the dorms.

I have another scholarship competition next week! Hopefully it will go just as well as the previous one. The more time I spend on college campuses, the more I love it.

For those of you who signed up for the April ACT, if you haven’t started already, I encourage you to schedule time for review between now and the test. Make sure you go over the topics in each subject area for the test. The ACT online test prep is really helpful. Try to take the practice tests with the same time limits you’ll have on the real exam.

Today was the start of Homecoming Week at my school. We decorated the halls with a circus theme so when students walk in the front door, it looks as if they’re under a circus tent. I’m trying to participate in all events, to make the most of my last Homecoming Week. The themed days are especially fun when everyone gets involved. A few theme days this week include jersey-day, tie-dye day, and comfy-clothes day.  I’m looking forward to the Homecoming dance and pep rally, because it is going to be the last social event before prom when the whole senior class is together. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun. Also this week is one of my best friend’s 18th birthday, so my group of friends has to think of something special to do for her!

As for Mock Trial, we’ve advanced to the final eight teams in the county. If we continue on our winning streak, we will have two trials on Saturday, and then county finals soon after. Wish us luck and I will keep you all updated. Happy spring!