[fblike] Vishnu Tirumala
It’s hard to believe that Adventure Week is already half way over. Over the past several days Gatton Academy students have met their fellow peers and are busy preparing themselves for the upcoming fall semester. Like their predecessors, many Juniors were unsure of what exactly they want to do or what they have gotten themselves into. The Community Leaders have kept the Juniors busy to help ease their transition into the Academy life. Activities have included trips to downtown Bowling Green, eating at some local restaurants, and playing Frisbee.
However, it isn’t just the Seniors helping the new students. The Gatton staff provide daily seminars on new research opportunities, living in a large community, how to do laundry, and setting up their new laptops. These academic seminars have helped prepare the Juniors for their classes which start next week.
The Gatton Academy is a very unique institution with its students being both college and high school students. Adjusting to this new environment definitely poses a challenge to its newest students but the rewards are worth it. Academy students earn over 60 hours of college credit, make lifelong friends, and have an opportunity to do something that few can.
