Understanding the importance of a well-rounded schedule, 2010 Summer University student Katherine Moncure shares her decision to enroll in both science and humanities-based courses.
'During the school year I'm in a science research class where my teacher provides internships for the summer in labs. By the time March came around I was getting pretty anxious because she still hadn't gotten anyone the jobs that she promised. So instead, I decided I would look for a place where I could do something else science- related.
I received a pamphlet about the summer university program in the mail and since Johns Hopkins is known for its research programs, I figured that this would be a good opportunity. After looking at the different class choices, I found that I was most interested in neuroscience, however I wanted my other class to balance it out. I've realized that I do best when I take courses that have different kinds of thinking involved because if I get exhausted with one, I can switch to the other and keep working. English and art are also two of my strongest academic areas, so naturally I looked for classes that incorporated both.
This is how I chose Analyzing Popular Culture. It's different not only in class size and teaching style, but also in the type of work that is assigned. Consequently, I've really liked both of my courses and all the other activities that we've had so far. It turned out that soon after I applied for this program, my research teacher back at home did find internships for the students that wanted them, but I actually think I made a better and more enjoyable choice by coming here.'
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