HONORS 100: Introduction to Honors Education Reflection
"Introduces students to the essential features of the Honors Program, including interdisciplinary thinking, experiential learning, and the Honors portfolio. For University Honors Program students only."
For our first assignment in Honors 100, we were asked to read an article from "The New Yorker" known as Social Animal: How the New Sciences of Human Nature Can Help Make Sense of a New Life. We were then asked to complete the following essay by responding to these prompts:
How did you get here?
What was your personal path to the UW and to Honors?
What do you hope to learn and explore while you are here?
Where do you want to go from here?
How did you get here?
What was your personal path to the UW and to Honors?
What do you hope to learn and explore while you are here?
Where do you want to go from here?
Here is a link to the article for reference: http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/01/17/110117fa_fact_brooks
October 8th, 2013
Since the age of seven years old, the study of the ocean has been a deep passion of mine, inspired by my time spent living on the Puget Sound. I have since searched for and participated in opportunities nurturing my passion for marine science. One specific experience was that pertaining to my adventures on the Expedition Vessel "Nautilus" through National Geographic and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). As an Honors Research student studying at the University of Rhode Island as well as in the Mediterranean, I came into contact with the many Nautilus programs around the world; one specifically based near the University of Washington with research taking place with graduate students of the University alongside Harvard University. My experiences with the Nautilus program peaked my curiosity in the University of Washington, as well as my mother works for the South Lake Union area.
Having researched the programs offered at the University of Washington, I began to familiarize myself with the options and resources that would be available to me at the University of Washington. The pros outweighed the cons when comparing the UW to my other top choice universities. The programs offered in Oceanography and Aquatic & Fishery Sciences would help extend my knowledge into the opportunities I had available to me around the Seattle area. For example, I also volunteer at the Seattle Aquarium and have over 300 hours of service accumulated within the past four years. Also, the number of Nobel Prize winners and the reputation of the University of Washington was outstanding. Furthermore, the Honors program specifically peaked my interest.
Having challenged myself in advanced placement courses, full honors, and full International Baccalaureate curriculum, I have always prided myself in the educational opportunities available to me. My education is my utmost priority currently and the Interdisciplinary Program at the University of Washington would help grow my passion for the marine sciences in a more extended manner. For example, the Honors program would allow me to receive a deeper in-depth education at the University of Washington, as well as harbor classes requiring a critical, philosophical or skeptical mindset that was often prominent in my Theory of Knowledge and English classes through the International Baccalaureate program.
Within the Honors program I plan to discipline myself by balancing a full schedule of courses with Honors classes. I hope to gain experience in courses I may not necessarily be familiar with or comfortable with, therefore extending my tolerance and opening my mind to outside ideas. For example, I have always disliked Politics and Business but I would like to take upon the challenge of exploring said courses through the University of Washington, and within the Honors curriculum if available. I also wish to explore Computer Sciences within the Honors program as it has always been an outside interest of mine. Through the honors program and the University of Washington I hope to achieve my Bachelor of Science for Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, as well as my PhD later on.
Marisa Elena Patrick
Since the age of seven years old, the study of the ocean has been a deep passion of mine, inspired by my time spent living on the Puget Sound. I have since searched for and participated in opportunities nurturing my passion for marine science. One specific experience was that pertaining to my adventures on the Expedition Vessel "Nautilus" through National Geographic and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). As an Honors Research student studying at the University of Rhode Island as well as in the Mediterranean, I came into contact with the many Nautilus programs around the world; one specifically based near the University of Washington with research taking place with graduate students of the University alongside Harvard University. My experiences with the Nautilus program peaked my curiosity in the University of Washington, as well as my mother works for the South Lake Union area.
Having researched the programs offered at the University of Washington, I began to familiarize myself with the options and resources that would be available to me at the University of Washington. The pros outweighed the cons when comparing the UW to my other top choice universities. The programs offered in Oceanography and Aquatic & Fishery Sciences would help extend my knowledge into the opportunities I had available to me around the Seattle area. For example, I also volunteer at the Seattle Aquarium and have over 300 hours of service accumulated within the past four years. Also, the number of Nobel Prize winners and the reputation of the University of Washington was outstanding. Furthermore, the Honors program specifically peaked my interest.
Having challenged myself in advanced placement courses, full honors, and full International Baccalaureate curriculum, I have always prided myself in the educational opportunities available to me. My education is my utmost priority currently and the Interdisciplinary Program at the University of Washington would help grow my passion for the marine sciences in a more extended manner. For example, the Honors program would allow me to receive a deeper in-depth education at the University of Washington, as well as harbor classes requiring a critical, philosophical or skeptical mindset that was often prominent in my Theory of Knowledge and English classes through the International Baccalaureate program.
Within the Honors program I plan to discipline myself by balancing a full schedule of courses with Honors classes. I hope to gain experience in courses I may not necessarily be familiar with or comfortable with, therefore extending my tolerance and opening my mind to outside ideas. For example, I have always disliked Politics and Business but I would like to take upon the challenge of exploring said courses through the University of Washington, and within the Honors curriculum if available. I also wish to explore Computer Sciences within the Honors program as it has always been an outside interest of mine. Through the honors program and the University of Washington I hope to achieve my Bachelor of Science for Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, as well as my PhD later on.
Marisa Elena Patrick