2008 Woodie Awards
Two Years of Memories
Jean Bernard Chery
Issue date: 4/28/06 Section: Holt News
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Although I am fully aware that every beginning has an end, I still cannot come to term with the end of my time at Rollins.
After I completed my AA degree at Valencia Community College in fall 2003, I had the option of attending the University of Central Florida or Rollins College; I chose Rollins.
Honestly I can't remember the true logic behind my decision except I did not want to be in a classroom with 500 students. God! I made the right decision.
At the Hamilton Holt School, I found a web of great people, students, faculty and staff alike.
I was a little worried about attending a predominantly white institution but also thought I could do my best to fit in.
It turns out I did not need to do much in order to gain acceptance. Everyone made me feel welcome at all time. Well…most of the time.
All my professors show complete interest in my success. Without naming anyone, I must acknowledge three professors' actions to support my statement.
One day, I went to a slated meeting with a professor regarding my research paper, and he asked me; what is your plan after graduation? Law school; I answered. He said, great! The legal profession needs great people like you. I was thrilled to hear that.
Then he said, if you ever need letter of recommendation, let me know. He did keep his promise, although he was no longer teaching here by the time I needed the letter. I cannot forget this.
Then after a low performance on the LSAT, I e-mailed a professor, who always advises me on law school issues, to tell him that I will not apply to law schools this year. He told me to evaluate my weakness and work on it and strongly recommended that I take a prep class before retaking the test.
Besides all, he said, make sure you apply to some third and fourth tier schools; your score isn't that bad someone taking it for the first time and with no preparation.
He also reminded me that the LSAT score is one of many factors considers in the admission process. He was right; thank to is advice I am not going to wait a year after my BA to start law school. You will always be in my heart.
After I completed my AA degree at Valencia Community College in fall 2003, I had the option of attending the University of Central Florida or Rollins College; I chose Rollins.
Honestly I can't remember the true logic behind my decision except I did not want to be in a classroom with 500 students. God! I made the right decision.
At the Hamilton Holt School, I found a web of great people, students, faculty and staff alike.
I was a little worried about attending a predominantly white institution but also thought I could do my best to fit in.
It turns out I did not need to do much in order to gain acceptance. Everyone made me feel welcome at all time. Well…most of the time.
All my professors show complete interest in my success. Without naming anyone, I must acknowledge three professors' actions to support my statement.
One day, I went to a slated meeting with a professor regarding my research paper, and he asked me; what is your plan after graduation? Law school; I answered. He said, great! The legal profession needs great people like you. I was thrilled to hear that.
Then he said, if you ever need letter of recommendation, let me know. He did keep his promise, although he was no longer teaching here by the time I needed the letter. I cannot forget this.
Then after a low performance on the LSAT, I e-mailed a professor, who always advises me on law school issues, to tell him that I will not apply to law schools this year. He told me to evaluate my weakness and work on it and strongly recommended that I take a prep class before retaking the test.
Besides all, he said, make sure you apply to some third and fourth tier schools; your score isn't that bad someone taking it for the first time and with no preparation.
He also reminded me that the LSAT score is one of many factors considers in the admission process. He was right; thank to is advice I am not going to wait a year after my BA to start law school. You will always be in my heart.
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