Secondary Newsletter 23 – February 11, 2021
CAS Corner by Asia Peters
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CAS Corner by Asia Peters – Amed Trip
Learning outcomes:
Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively:
During the whole trip, Jiyoun, Tara, Libby, and I had to work collaboratively on the process of making the vlog and snorkeling. We were all part of making the Vlog, even though Jiyoun edited the video. This was because she had more experience in editing. Tara and I thought of the concept and what we needed to include in the Vlog. Libby initiated this trip because she was the one who invited us to come with her to Amed, which could be beneficial for us to do something that we could include for CAS. We all took turns filming bits and pieces of the entire trip. Additionally, we all had to work collaboratively when we all went snorkeling. Since I have experienced snorkeling before, I offered to help Jiyoun and Tara snorkel around to see all the corals and fish in the ocean. I collaborated with my friends and the snorkeling guide because he taught us techniques of snorkeling in the ocean. We each paired up and swam together so we had someone to keep us company if anything were to happen.
Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions:
While we were in Amed, right after snorkeling we noticed how there was trash laying around the beach. It was sad to see the amount of trash that was on this beautiful beach laying around where the villa and fishermen were. I thought to myself that we should do a beach clean-up to help out the community and hopefully make a slight difference. This made me wonder about my choices in plastic consumption and how much I consume on a daily basis. This led to us not seeing the beauty of Bali, and because of that by being aware of the situation of how much plastic could be laying around Bali especially on the beach, this makes me rethink ways I could reduce my own consumption of plastic.
Long weekends are a fabulous time to have your family practice savoring. Savoring is noticing, appreciating, and enhancing the positive experiences in your life. In a time when many of us are keeping ourselves in fight, flight or freeze mode too often, savoring is a simple way to combat the negativity bias we have when in survival mode. Savoring helps us bounce back from low moods and helps us bond closely with people we love. Because savoring produces positive emotions, we become more innovative and flexible thinkers with regular practice (Aktar, 2019).
You can savor things in the present moment (ex mindful eating), from the past (ex reminiscing about a holiday), in the future (ex anticipation of a big event). Try to be intentional about regularly savoring experiences as a family.
Types of savoring:
- Basking
- Thanksgiving
- Marveling
- Luxuriating
How could you try one of these four ways of savoring while watching a sunrise or sunset?
Here are 5 easy steps:
- Slow down
- Pay attention to what you are doing
- Use all your senses
- S-t-r-e-t-c-h out the experience
- Reflect on your enjoyment
Make savoring a routine way of enjoying family experiences.
University Counseling
Registrations and deadlines:
Upcoming International SAT Test Date & Deadline
How to Register for the SAT
Summer programs
Washington University in St. Louis | Pre-College Summer Programs
Summer Discovery | Summer 2021 Program
High School AI Summer Program by Stanford PhD Students – (Feb 15)
EU Business School Summer Program Scholarship – (deadline Feb 28)
Pre-college summer program at Paris College of Art
Imperial College London | Global Summer School
Parsons Paris Fashion & Luxury | Online courses for high schoolers that love fashion
Fairs
Webifairs | Explore universities around the world
The Student World | Meet 40 universities in Study Abroad Sessions – (Mar 18)
Study in Canada Virtual Networking – (deadline Feb 17)
Virtual events
For women with a STEM degree looking for a scholarship to study for a Master’s in STEM
Colby College | Introducing the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence
British Council
Study Dentistry at Queen’s University Belfast
Medicine Work Experience by Dr OJ’s Surgery | Live Every Saturday in Feb
Brock University | International Open Day – (Feb 10 & 11)
The University of Edinburgh | Through the Global Pandemic and Beyond – (Feb 17)
A Global Undergraduate Experience at Minerva Schools at KGI – (Feb 19)
Interactive Workshop on Building a Business Model Canvas by ESSEC Business School – (Feb 20)
Dutch Research Universities Consortium (DRU) View: Online Open Day for students and parents – (Feb 23)
Stanley Prep | United Nations Semester Online (UNSO) Program – (deadline Feb 26)
The University of Melbourne Webinar Series – (Feb 27&28)
Norwich University | STEM Scholarship Program – (deadline Mar 25)
Carl Benz School Application Portal is Now Open – (April 30)
Webster University is accepting applications for Fall 2021 – (deadline June 15)
Resources
Bridge U showcases by career topic – open to students and parents
BridgeU 15 questions to ask when choosing a university
List of scholarships for international students
Opportunity for a scholarship from Seton Hall University by sharing a unique business idea
Guide for International University Admissions
BridgeU Supporting your child through the application process (G12 should have shortlists completed and should be moving from shortlists to applications.)
BridgeU tips for parents of 2021
BridgeU tips for parents of 2022