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Last Blog

In the end I’m glad that I attended the Bridge Program. At first I really didn’t want to waste my last month of summer in this program, but I’m glad I did. If I wouldn’t have went to Bridge I would have had a hard time getting adjusted to college. Going straight from summer were I do nothing all day and then going back to a school that is completely new to me would of threw me off completely. It also helped me to get to know the city better and how to get around. I never went to the city before bridge so I would have been screwed trying to find my way around. I do have some friends attending this school, but getting to know all of these people in my class is going to make this experience a lot less foreign. It also made me a lot more confident about my writing. Before all this I thought I completely sucked at writing but I guess not. My math class didn’t really help too much though. We just reviewed a bunch of stuff I already learned in high school. It still helped to refresh my memory which is good because I can start college and not be completely lost. It’s nice I got to know all of you. It will be reassuring to see a lot of familiar faces when we start school. Our passion is what helped motivate all of us to make it all the way. We all had one thing on our mind the whole time we were here. Passing this program just furthermore proved that we were all meant to be some type of artist. I can say bye to the Bridge Program but I’ll probably see all of you around school so there’s no point of saying goodbye to all of you. I’ll say bye to Danielle and Perrin because I might not see you two, I don’t know. Thanks for everything. You guys made a pretty big impact on my life.

FINAL BLOG! | MARIO

(I'm cross eyed because the drink was so delicious...)


Reflecting on how I felt about the bridge program again?! I have no problem with that, being able to stay and complete the program for the full four weeks. I definitely have a lot to say about my experience in this program. As I said before, the bridge program helped me grow not only as a student but as a person as well. I came into the program thinking it was going to be easy for me and that I wouldn’t even have to stress about it. Little did I know that the bridge was no joke. The very first day Danielle scared the shit out of me. I had no clue that they weren’t messing around. If you messed up once, then you’re out. Actually, she even said that all the teachers are looking for a reason to kick the students out because they don’t want them to waste their money on college if they aren’t going to be able to complete the assignments that they give them over the four weeks.
I think the best part about the bridge program that I really like was the workshops. I had never had a workshop in my life. The whole criticizing on each of our paper was something that I really liked because who ever read their paper they were not able to talk back to the criticizer. Honestly, it helped me a lot on what to do so I would be able to improve my essays. Something that I equally liked about the program was that we had lectures. That also was something new to me that I never had in my life, Different topics every time. Some I liked, some I didn’t but regardless I always learned something new from the lectures.
I understand that Columbia is an art school and all, but I honestly hated all of the museums that we went to. Maybe it’s just me because I never liked museums since I was a kid. To be honest, I kind of liked the first one that we went to. Then everything felt like it was the same after a while and I lost interest. Maybe if we were able to go watch a different type of “art” rather than look at things framed and put up against a plain wall. I would have definitely liked it a lot more if we were able to go to some dance show or something then talk about what we liked about the dance or something related to that.
The best advice I have for the bridge students next year is…Do your shit, don’t slack until you have that damn Columbia box in your hands. You honestly never know who or when someone is going to get kicked out. Finish your homework and come to class early. Something that I noticed with bridge students is that some of them have bad attitudes. No matter how much you dislike your teacher (not saying that I disliked any of my teachers) don’t talk back, keep your mouth shut, and be respectful.
Thank you Danielle and Perrin for pushing me to become a better student! I hope to see you both around during the school year. To the ten that still stand in this classroom, I wish you all the best and hope everything works out for you all during the school year. Be safe and don’t slack! Remember why we are all here in the first place. STUDY HARD! PEACE!

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Last Blog-Nikkea

The bridge program was definitely helpful in preparing my for Columbia. It helped to understand what this schoolis about and in a helpful way open my mind to its ideas and goals. Attending this program has improved me as a individual and student. I enjoyed the way my teacher was about business. Telling the students that the four weeks were very critical before attending Columbia. Her way of approaching helped me to realize my full potential and see the overall goal. The outcome of attending this program has developed my way and approach on school and life in general. Ive learned to get to the goal it takes dedication and consistant effort. These four weeks were definitely effective not just on me, but I believe to the students that didnt know exactly what to expect of Columbia. How Columbia cares and puts forth the effort of getting their to students to be responsible and take hold of their actions. I dont believe the program had an unpleasant moment. The program I believe just taught the individual to take responsibility and take hold of the challenges that some people can handle and others cant. I will take the Columbia's challenges and apply them to school and also life situations. This is a Goodbye to the Bridge Program, but a Welcome to the future of success at Columbia College as a Student!

Final Blog

I’m so excited to know that I made it to the very end! I only have one more day of this program and that feels great to know that I am only within hours of becoming an official Columbia Student. I feel that everyone that is still here deserves to be here because they fought their way to become a student.

Over the 4 weeks I have had so much fun; I’ve met some pretty awesome people and got to explore the city! The program made me have better relationships with some of the other people here. Danielle said at the beginning of the program, “When you make friends in Bridge, they’ll be your friends for years down the line!” I hope this is true because I’ve made a lot of friends within the time being here.

The only bad part that I dealt with while being in this program was having to commute every morning and every night just to get here so that meant I would have to wake up extra early so that I could get here on time! And the first few papers got me because I wasn’t used to writing because I didn’t write anything all summer!

For the future Bridge kids I would have to say go all out with everything you do! You’re in Chicago and there is so much to do. There really isn’t a way to be bored unless you are a boring person. All you really have to do is kiss some ass for the teacher and you’ll be golden and do your homework of coarse or you would be gone so fast if you didn’t. Just stay on your studies and I’m pretty sure you would make it to the point that I have. I wish any Bridge student the best of luck and to have the best time of your life while you can. You only have one life to live!

It's over..tomorrow!

I have to say, the final days of my bridge experience is almost over, and really, it's an amazing feeling. The first week I was a little uptight, I didn't know what to make out of this program at all. It's strange though, during the middle of the first week I opened up a little bit and just stuck to what I knew I needed to do. However, the second week was my most stressful week, when I heard it was the elimination week. I was afraid, even though I've never been talked too, always been told I was doing well in my math class, that they would throw me out for whatever reason may be, maybe not paying attention, or just plain old bein' an asshole. Well I guess that was wrong, right? I'd like to think I haven't made acquaintances during these 4 weeks, which is usually what I call people for a little while before I actually get to know them. The 3rd week I came out of my anti-social shell and started to do things with other people, as well as slack off a little bit. I got a tiny bit lazier, but I put myself back on track quickly. Now with my 4th week, everything is coming together now. I realize that the work habit I have forged for myself works, and that I should keep this going and shouldn't back down no matter what happens. I love what this program has done for someone like me, who never saw a real reason to actually care about school work, who now sees that here, it is different and even fun since I can put my own creative twist in it.
Hey next year bridge students, just participate, do your work and actually keep what people say about your papers to heart, don't slack off, and don't be an idiot. Those things will ensure that you pass this program with flying colors.

I AM REBORN IN FLAMES!