Mr. Shakespeare, I want to be a High Point University student
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By Brittany Jackson
Published on 02/25/2010
This past weekend, I visited my dream school, High Point University in High Point, N.C.
This past weekend, I visited my dream school, High Point University in High Point, N.C. The university held its Presidential Scholarship Competition, which I was invited to participate in.
My parents and I drove the 12 hours from Memphis to High Point. Actually, I drove most of the way; it was a pretty nice ride. My dad slept in the backseat most of the way while my mom and I chilled – talking, listening to music, and with her taking lots of photos.
While visiting the campus, I met some really cool people – students and faculty. The campus is beautiful and I fell in love with it during a tour. The dorms, classrooms, arcade, movie theatre, cafeteria and everything else about the school are top notch. I can actually see myself as a student at High Point.
My parents liked what they saw and what the school had to offer as well. During the scholarship competition, I was asked numerous questions about myself. I think I nailed the answers. My experience as the Tri-State Defender iTeen reporter seemed to carry some weight. In about three weeks, I will find out how much money the school can contribute toward my education. I hope it is enough to attend.
I’m really looking forward to visiting the college again. Next time as a student, I hope. I already have a tank top, T-shirt, and a hat with the university’s name.
I even got a chance to hang out with William Shakespeare, Ghandi and Rosa Parks. Statues of famous historical figures are spread throughout the campus. Shakespeare and I took a picture together. He is a really cool person!
Boy, do I love that school.
(Brittany is a senior at Middle College High School. This is an installment in a series of her periodic columns about getting ready for college. Contact her at iteen@tri-statedefender.com)
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This past weekend, I visited my dream school, High Point University in High Point, N.C.
Mr. Shakespeare, I want to be a High Point University student
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| Statues of historical figures are spread throughout the High Point University campus. Brittany shares a bench with William Shakespeare. |
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| Tri-State Defender iTeen reporter Brittany Jackson and her family drove 11 hours to reach High Point, N.C., where Brittany would like to attend High Point University next fall. (Photos by Shirley Jackson) |
My parents and I drove the 12 hours from Memphis to High Point. Actually, I drove most of the way; it was a pretty nice ride. My dad slept in the backseat most of the way while my mom and I chilled – talking, listening to music, and with her taking lots of photos.
While visiting the campus, I met some really cool people – students and faculty. The campus is beautiful and I fell in love with it during a tour. The dorms, classrooms, arcade, movie theatre, cafeteria and everything else about the school are top notch. I can actually see myself as a student at High Point.
My parents liked what they saw and what the school had to offer as well. During the scholarship competition, I was asked numerous questions about myself. I think I nailed the answers. My experience as the Tri-State Defender iTeen reporter seemed to carry some weight. In about three weeks, I will find out how much money the school can contribute toward my education. I hope it is enough to attend.
I’m really looking forward to visiting the college again. Next time as a student, I hope. I already have a tank top, T-shirt, and a hat with the university’s name.
I even got a chance to hang out with William Shakespeare, Ghandi and Rosa Parks. Statues of famous historical figures are spread throughout the campus. Shakespeare and I took a picture together. He is a really cool person!
Boy, do I love that school.
(Brittany is a senior at Middle College High School. This is an installment in a series of her periodic columns about getting ready for college. Contact her at iteen@tri-statedefender.com)