Summer Life @ Taft

Our student union (or as we call it at Taft, the “Jig”) comes equipped with pool and ping pong tables, a digital video jukebox with touchscreen music selection, a multizone sound system, and a fl at panel television with a surround sound theater.

Summer

LIFE TAFT

The DJ dance at the end was the best.

HOMETOWN: Jardine’s Lookout, Hong Kong

PASSION: My passion is socializing with students from diff erent, diverse backgrounds and learning more about them and their culture.

GOALS FOR THE SUMMER: To not only enjoy the summer in a socially fun and academically challenging environment, but also to prepare for the SSATs and build my English composition skills.

FIRST IMPRESSION: I was pleasantly surprised that the boys’ dorms were in the HDT building, and I was thankful for the convenient location.

FAVORITE TEACHER AND CLASS: My favorite tea cher was Mr. Tellis who had a wonderful sense of humor and, at the same time, cared a lot about our English composition development. All the classes were amazing, but I enjoyed Forensic Science the most, as it was entirely new to me. We even met famous forensic scientist Dr. Henry C. Lee during a fi eld trip to the University of New Haven.

FAVORITE COACH AND SPORT: My favorite sport at Taft Summer School was Ultimate Frisbee, coached by Mr. Helgaas. He made it competitive in a fun and enjoyable way.

FAVORITE FOOD IN THE DINING HALL: The unlimited amount of soft ice cream.

FAVORITE MEMORY: Listening to my friend practice his Public Speaking speech about me, and how I was as a friend to him.

I had an absolute blast this summer! Along with becoming more confi dent in who I am and becoming more responsible, I am proud of overcoming the challenges of leaving my family and traveling to Connecticut alone. The things I learned will stay with me forever, and the friendships I made will last for a lifetime.