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Seniors start their journey to College...

...in the summer

Mattox Sartori staff reporter

During the summer of 22’, students currently attending Mitchell high school plan to start off their college term early. While applying for colleges, students most of the time have a choice between attending their terms during the summer and fall. Attending the term during summer is most benefcial for students to stay on track to graduate. Naomi King (‘22) explains her reasoning regarding her decision to attend summer term for college. “I choose to do summer term because, at FSU they make you take a summer semester anyway so I fgured it would get me ahead. I thought that it would be a good way to get to know the campus with less pressure since there are less people. I believe summer term would be a better choice rather than fall because of the benefts that come along with it including meeting new people,” King said. The list of benefts to attend college for the summer term out way the small list of benefts that come from starting later in the year. Ashleigh Southby (‘22) explains

the benefts that she will receive from her summer term at University of Florida. “To graduate we need to have summer class credits, so I am glad to take summer in the beginning to get the credit over with. I am also happy with summer term since I will be moving onto campus with less people than fall and it gives me more time to learn the campus before it gets too busy,” Southby said Another positivity towards attending college for the summer term would be receiving the credit during the summer time, instead of doing non benefcial work such as students who may plan to attend during the fall term, while also having an enjoyable experience in I am also happy with summer term since I will be moving onto campus with less people than fall and it gives me more time to learn the campus before it gets too busy. doing so. Hannah Rider (‘22) explains why she believes this. “I think it would be the best way to acclimate to a new situation and area before the rush of fall Ashleigh students come in. I’m also

Southby (‘22) rushing, so I’ll be more prepared for that week. And to be completely honest, a summer in college taking two courses sounds much more fun and enjoyable compared to a summer here,” Rider said. Arriving to school earlier than other students who are attending the fall term will give the young scholars a head start to their college lives and create a feel for the campus.

...in the fall

Hanna Carberry-Simmering staff reporter

With graduation in less than a month, the senior class prepares for their next step which for many is going to college. Ashley Perfeito (’22) will attend University of Central Florida starting in the fall, taking classes towards her nursing major as soon as her frst semester starts. “I chose fall over summer because it gives me one last summer with my friends and it lets me make as many memories as possible, spend time with my family and prepare for the new life that I’ll have in college,” Perfeito said. Fall semester normally starts in August or September, giving students three to four months to enjoy the summer with friends and family before starting their studies. This can be extremely important for the students going out of state. Avery Lewis (‘22) will be attending Dickinson College in Pennsylvania, where she plans on majoring in political science. “I have always wanted to go to school out of state, especially up north, so I kept an interest in schools up there. When I got a volleyball offer it fnalized my decision that I would leave Florida. I chose fall semester mainly because I wanted to enjoy my last summer before college and also I didn’t really know much about summer semesters anyways. I feel like attending in the fall will give me more of a traditional college experience because I will be starting at the same time as everyone else and I also won’t have to leave home as soon,” Lewis said. Drew Middleton (’22) enrolled in the University of Florida where his parents also attended. He’s majoring in Health Sciences to go into Pre Med. “[Fall] is your regular term so that’s when most of the courses are available. It’s a new stage of life,” Middleton said. According to International College Counselors around 60,000 students have applied for the ‘22 fall semester. This also gives students two or three extra months when preparing to move into dorms and higher chances to meet friends as more people are on campus. Rhyse Sampang (’22) will study Psychology at University of Florida. When choosing between summer and fall she wanted to make sure she had a relaxing summer after senior year. Finding a roommate became easy for Sampang after downloading Roomsync, an app that helps match a roommate from your preferences based on their profle. “I’m looking forward to the new transition. I’ve never been in a dorm so I’m ready to experience that. Then join some new organizations and meet new people,” Sampang said. Fall semester is what most students fnd enjoyable as they get to spend their last summer after senior year with family and friends. With about 57,000 students on campus annually it opens up opportunities to join clubs. Along with higher chances to make friends with events going on and extra time to prepare before moving into dorms.