tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204358997085828680.post6097793043560480319..comments2023-10-31T02:08:57.631-07:00Comments on 2010 ILC at Brown: An Amazing Night of Connections and ConversationsMadeline Kronenberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00809038721402994691noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204358997085828680.post-89667202328076166632010-04-24T13:00:58.300-07:002010-04-24T13:00:58.300-07:00Thank you so much! I love being active in the Ivy ...Thank you so much! I love being active in the Ivy League Connection.<br /><br />As a matter of fact, I have been talking to my classmates and peers at my high school about the ILC. Several people I have talked to have expressed serious interest in participating; I told them who to talk to (Ms. O'Brien) and what to expect in general. It literally puts a smile on my face to see that my fellow students are thinking about great possibilities they never would have considered before.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174215323402368163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204358997085828680.post-65674145356164437072010-04-24T06:11:20.600-07:002010-04-24T06:11:20.600-07:00Irene,
When you step outside the box and challeng...Irene,<br /><br />When you step outside the box and challenge your assumptions you see the world in a different light. The world has a lot of opportunities if you are willing to seize the moment. The Ivy League Connection is just that, about connections. We want you to thrive and motivate yourself to learning about what exists out in the community.<br /><br />Too often our students fail to grasp what is being offered, but rather choose to chart a path based on what their friends are doing and what they see around them. Unfortunately, our district lacks resources and the dominant number of students never see the engaging and vibrant world. The ILC wants to give deserving students an opportunity to see what is possible.<br /><br />Yes, we would love to expand the program and expose others to the "Peggy's of the world", but this is not possible. What is possible is what you are doing by sharig your views on this blog and discussing what you are learning with students at your school.<br /><br />The sponsors and the volunteers biggest frustration with our students is their unwillingness to share this experience with other students at the school. We are hoping that students will take their friends aside and say to them that they are missing out by not being part of the Ivy League Connection. <br /><br />We need all of you to be motivated and to engage like minded students and direct them our way. Yes, the Ivy League Connection is a great program and you are seeing the benefits of being an ACTIVE member of the group. Please note that I capitalized active. This is because you have been a great contributor to the program.<br /><br />Remember we are watching people's actions, behaviors and attitude. The Ivy League Connectino makes differences in people's lives and can give you a leg up if you fully engage and "buy in to our concepts". You have done so thus far. <br /><br />Please continue to work with our College Consultant Sue Kim who is a marvelous resource. Sue Kim provides a reality check to our program participants and they see first hand how daunting the college application process is and how competitive it is to get accepted to a "highly selective college or university" <br /><br />Irene, thanks again for your insightful post. You are at the front of the line because you truly commit to our philosophy.<br /><br />Have a great day.<br /><br />Charles T. Ramsey, Esq.<br />School Board Member<br />West Contra Costa<br />Unified School DistrictCharles Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109949832181410690noreply@blogger.com