That Awkward Moment When
It’s nearly a month after Renn Fayre and glitter falls from your head at a dinner with your semi-conservative extended family.
Touched by the spirit of the Doyle Owl.
Reed College: Real Talk.
Anonymous asked:
So, I'm going to reed next year as a freshman, but how awful do my grades have to be in order for Ol' Reed to pat me on the back and rescind my acceptance?
It has to be a significant departure from your academic performance. I’m not sure, but generally I think it has to be pretty awful (like, not passing some core classes), but it’s at the discretion of the Office. One (or two) C(s) won’t do it, but all Cs might.
Basically, you do have to study for your finals. Sorry bro.
Anonymous asked:
Hi! So I have been admitted to Reed and I just recieved some info in the mail about orientation. I'm just curious about the whole Outdoor Odyssey trips, they sound really neat but are kind of expensive. Do the students that go on those trips have a better orientation experience? I mean is it a common thing to do? I don't want to sign up and then find out that only the spoiled kids go on those trips.. Thank you!
The majority of kids don’t go on Odyssey trips, but the kids who do come from all types of backgrounds. The kids who do go always have a lot of fun, and it has the advantage of letting you start to make friends before general orientation begins, but I don’t know that I would say it makes the experience better.
I didn’t go on an Odyssey trip for my orientation, but I did lead a SEEDS Odyssey trip one year. I had a great time, the students I was leading had a great time, and it did allow them to start feeling out Reed students and forming bonds before the general melee of O-Week. I never wished that I had done an Odyssey trip myself, though.
Basically, do it if you really want to. I liked having another week with my friends and family back home, and I was also working at the time and enjoyed getting another week’s worth of wages. But I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that if I had gone I would have had a really great time, too!
cherried-thorns asked:
I thought I would have to buy my own copy of the Odyssey, but on the website it says the alumni will be mailing us a Hum 110 letter and a copy of the Odyssey. Is this correct?
Yes, it is correct! It should show up soon. (The only textbook Reed will ever buy for you.)
Also you’re welcome — I think my Alumni Association donation probably paid for a few copies.
Reed Lake, on the campus of Reed College.
<3 the Canyon.
Anonymous asked:
I'm a junior planning on applying to Reed next year, and I'm worried about my grades. I've always been an A/B type student, stronger in humanities than science or math, but recently my grades have been slipping and I have two C's, one in math, one in science. With exams and first semester grades, these should average out OK in the year grade, but I'm worried about the downward trend. Any advice?
Figure out what’s causing the downtrend. Then get zen about it — accept that it happened, learn its cause, and move onward and forward. Then, next year, kick ass!
It’s okay for grades to slip. Obviously it’s better that they don’t, but as long as it’s part of a narrative about your life and ability and studenthood, and not just “durr yeah, I just didn’t do my work, suck it school!” you can rationalize it and confront it in a real way in your application. I’m not saying it won’t hurt you at all — it very well may — but it isn’t damning by any stretch.
Renn Fayre 2k12 Slideshow
If you’re impatient for RF2k12 photos, check out the slideshow on the Reed website!
Reedies, you’re probably exhausted, right? Sleep deprived and living off of those mushy vegan burgers in Homer’s Hut and unshowered and saying to yourself, “Ok. I’ll get off Tumblr in just 5 more minutes.” And totally not paying attention to this awesome stuff the Switchboard is throwing your way: parties, Instagram alumni, cold hard cash. It’s cool. But file today’s present in your back pocket: dozens of awesome alumni have offered to host you in cities across the world. It’s like that last scene in Labyrinth:
Sir Didymus: Should you need us…
Hoggle: Yes, should you need us for any reason at all..
And then Sarah says “I need you” and they all dance and freak out. That’s what I’m trying to say the Switchboard is all about. And that is how you should feel when you see this list of places. That alumni are here for you. XO
Anonymous asked:
Please tell that kid who was worried about his interview that I felt the same way. I thought for sure the interviewer didn't like me that much. Then I got into Reed. SO DON'T WORRY!
So told!
A fellow former Admission Intern said something that I wish I had formulated better myself: interview as a Junior seem to be more informational than they are evaluative. It’s a different beast, and the Office knows that. It’s totally fine to request a second one, if you want, as a senior.
cherried-thorns asked:
I see that cats and dogs are not allowed in the residence halls. What about ferrets?
The reason cats and dogs are not allowed is largely because of allergies. Dorm buildings share ventilation systems and you never know who will have asthma. Caged pets are considered OK, but ferrets might be a stretch of the Honor Principle, both because of their energy/needs (more similar to that of a cat or dog) and because of their smell (which may be difficult for your dormies to bear). I don’t know how ferrets interface with allergies, but before you bring one check with Residence Life, your HA, and your dormies to make sure you’re not going to be making anyone sick.
