This was my last rose scholars event. I generally do not go to concerts/performances like this but when my friend invited me to go see her salsa dance troupe, I couldn’t say no. Coming from a Hispanic background myself, I have been listening to Salsa for as long as I have been here in existence. They were absolutely amazing and might have convinced me to try out for the troupe next semester. I actually found out this was a rose scholar event after I purchased a ticket. On the walk there, I also got to meet other Scholars and it was a great mingling opportunity as well. I am so satisfied with what the rose scholars have provided me with this semester and I am looking forward to next semesters activities!
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NASA is cool
This was the first time I saw Apollo 13 and it definitely did not disappoint. I can relate to this movie although I have never been on a spaceship before. The characters had to keep composed, even during very stressing matters. Kind of like me at Cornell, everyday! The astronauts had to face very difficult and nerve racking issues throughout the plot, but through their optimism through adversity, they were able to get passed their almost doomed fate.
Blessed the LinkedIn
I have been having a LinkedIn account for a while without a profile picture. I really put getting a professional headshot aside and this was the perfect opportunity for me to get one. I didnt want to be one of those people with a prom photo or a photo from there iPhone as my profile picture so im glad I waited. Besides the wait, I really think this was an awesome activity that everyone took advantage of. The photographer knew what she was doing and cleaned up my pictures very nicely. I hope that this can be an activity that can happen again so it can benefit future Rose Scholars.
Bow ties???
This seminar was a perfect break from the near end of a hectic semester for me. I chose to go to the activity because I already know how to tie a tie, but to my surprise I learned something new. I never knew how to tie a bowtie before the seminar (I only have a clip on bow tie at home but thats about it). It is an essential skill all tie wearers must know how to do and I found it very helpful. Besides learning tie tying, the seminar was small and we really got to learn more about everyone in the room through laughs and mistakes.
The answer is out there, Neo
The Matrix was one of my favorite movies to watch growing up with my father. While Neo and his friends are fighting to find out the truth, this movie makes me think about if life as really like this. It is really trippy. This is an action movie about world domination and discovering the truth, but I found it really interesting how this film can relate back to religion, specifically the Bible. I believe this was a perfect choice for a movie event because this post apocalyptic film really makes you think hard.
No Movie, No Problem
Unfortunately, the movie this Friday was canceled, but I did have a chance to see the movie revolving around bugs and how they can be a potential food source to us. The movie contains a few organized speeches about food systems, global economies, corporate influence and more, but minimizes such vital details as the safety of eating bugs, how insects stack up protein-wise to more common sources, and more specific recipes and cooking methods. Input from a broader range of chefs and food experts, as well as sociologists and scientists, could have better fleshed out this brief study. All in all, it was an eye opening film and I am glad I got the chance to watch it on my own time.
Leaving my mark on the Cornell Community
This event encompassed talking about what we have done during our academic breaks and what we plan to do in the future, not only at Cornell, but beyond. I have a goal of going to medical school and becoming a physician. I really enjoyed hearing other peoples dreams and goals and how they plan to attain that goal. I also enjoyed listening to previous experiences of other rose scholars, it made the event feel like a networking session. We all at Cornell are doing what we enjoy and love. Knowing that I am studying biology and someone else is studying law, veterinary medicine, hotel administration , engineering, music is quite amazing to me. We are all here for different reasons but we are and always will be students of Cornell University.
Odd Nightlight
I do not like to believe that I am very artistic. This is one of the reasons why I do not involve myself in artistic projects. Going to this event was a wonderful experience, because it showed me how anyone can make art, even if it is quite simple.
Graham Ottoson has so much enthusiasm and that is really what brought out the enjoyment of this event. I was familiar with what gourds were beforehand but I was indeed curious on how we can make art from them. I was nervous at first, because I didn’t want to mess anything up, but mistakes is what make a piece of art original and your own. I am glad I was able to make a piece of art and I am grateful that this was an experience I had.