<p>Tippu, you manage to maintain an intense religious life while living in the US ?</p>
<p>Perfect, I traveled to India for the first time this year. Among various places I went to a place called Panchgani. They only had schools and strawberries there (it was late Jan) ! Very nice place. This is where I had dosa for the first time!</p>
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<p>Oh no. Far from it. We don’t do anything appears religious. It is too much work.</p>
<p>Luceverita- That sounds great! So are you still in contact with descendants of your great great grandmother’s family in India?
I find you simply fascinating!</p>
<p>Okay…I found a project which actually works for me. I made a Business studies project in 11th and got a ‘GOOD’ on it, which is a pretty big thing since the teacher is very stingy with compliments. I had to strip down all the E-Shopping websites for that one, and then some other websites to confirm the retail prices…then i had to talk to several ppl. All in all, a decent project. The thing is, its handwritten, so I am wondering…Should I just scan it and send as a compressed file, or type it down? If I type it, the grade won’t appear, and if I don’t, there is no guarantee it will be accepted. I am at another set of crossroads…pls help!!!</p>
<p>Meghna, I suggest you scan it. How else would the teacher’s comments be visible?
However, if I recall correctly from what I read earlier, doesn’t sarah lawrence require specific comments from teachers addressing specific details of the project?
I also suggest you talk to CrazySah, a poster here on CC (also a delhiite) currently a Freshman at Sarah Lawrence. He actively promotes his alma mater and I am sure he’ll be glad to help you out.
Here is the thread where he answers specific questions.
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/india/1017861-sarah-lawrence-college.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/india/1017861-sarah-lawrence-college.html</a>
You can also PM him.
Did you follow through my previous advice to you?</p>
<p>I talked to mum, but we are not able to go there. She has her job, and I am bedridden due to Sinus (Urghh…imagine feeling ur bones break from temple to jaw…that is how it feels.) I think I will stick to the Uni I selected, and focus on CBSE results. If nothing else, I will apply next year…my mum is already stressed about some personal matters, I dun want to push her…she wont allow me to go CP alone in any case…so wont dream of it</p>
<p>I’m sorry to hear that.
Yes, a gap year is a very sensible option for international students. Handling cbse(specifically with pre boards/boards coming up) and admissions together is quite stressful.</p>
<p>I don’t feel like leaving India or going anywhere at all. :(</p>
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No, not at all. I came to India recently with my dad on a paragliding tour, not a “roots” type of trip. Panchgani happens to be a hilly place with nice winds so this is why we went there. Maybe I’ll go back early february again next year</p>
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Do you have to study abroad ?</p>
<p>^It’s not a compulsion, but most Indians who go abroad do so because Indian education is pretty narrow in scope. America is like an escape route.</p>
<p>I heard great (and scary) things about indian schools such as the IIT</p>
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<p>Seriously. I find it really shameful that we are more involved in learning about western culture :(</p>
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<p>Pixie, he’s a freshman =_= :P</p>
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<p>Same here man. USA is going to be TOUGH! Especially because we need to do all the work on our own etc.</p>
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<p>Lol at that.</p>
<p>Luci- I know later when I’m not feeling low I’ll think differently. No there’s no compulsion- it’s my own choice. But there are times when I feel that I should be preparing for Law instead.</p>
<p>Ani- Not because it’s going to be tough. Because, well… I just feel very stupid atm (and I’ve done nothing to bring it on) and I’m logging off okay?
Tomorrow is sports day and I’m not even going to collect my prize. :(</p>
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<p>You’re one of the smartest people I know.</p>
<p>You’re going to major in Physics and East Asian studies. Enough said, man.</p>
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<p>Thay have laundry plans…</p>
<p>Pixie: I can understand that you may feel depressed at the idea of leaving. My school counselor was telling me the other day, that all seniors (girls), some time in their senior year feel like crying about the idea of leaving.
I see that this feeling is universal not limited to my school!</p>
<p>Obviously… Leaving the house most probably for good when you’re not even 18 is a really difficult thing to come to terms with.</p>
<p>Lol, I agree with Ani. After 12 years of constant monotony in school, I think I try to get the education that works for me. I am soo not the ‘mugging theory up’ type of person that people expect of CBSE students. My mom is sending my little sister off to Chennai next year in a world school, and she is excited yet scared about it. I always watch my UBC prospectus before I go to sleep. But sometimes thinking how my mum would be all alone makes me think if my decision is right, and when she fells ill, that feeling becomes worse. But I want to do something better, which is not possible in India where good uni require at least 92%+ and a written entrance exam(starting next year for all colleges)</p>
<p>^ I am sure your mom will be happier knowing that you are preparing a better life for yourself than staying just for her.</p>