Scholarships and School Thinking

Of course break does not mean a break from intellectual activity. In fact, I do the outside activities I generally do not have time to accomplish during the semester. Plus, I feel obligated to do something important because I know I'll need something to account for once I come back to school.

I started reading a book a couple of days ago. It's called Uglies. The reading level cannot be higher than eighth grade, but I do not care. It is somehow stimulating me and that's all that matters. Who cares if a college student can learn something from a book catered to kids not even old enough to drive yet?

I also just submitted a scholarship. The chances of winning are probably slim at best, but my chances would be none if I didn't submit anything at all. It's almost like high school all over again.

It's funny because in high school, I always told myself I would stop worrying about grades in college because I all ready made it to college. Well, now that I am going to grad school, I have to care about my grades.

I also said I wouldn't have to fill out any more scholarships, because they are only available to high schoolers. That also couldn't be further from the truth. I'm not as persistent as I used to be with filling them out, but I still do. In college, anything free is incredibly enticing.

Before I go, I want to clarify that I DO NOT enjoy reading for fun. I am doing so for that small chance that reading improves memory. I'll take what I can get at this point.