“Sign up for a summer camp at UCLA or UCSD!” yelled my mom one December night. I somewhat reluctantly searched for a science/math/medical camp at the chosen colleges that I could attend without disrupting summer school or any other activities I would be having during the summer.
Google Search: Sci|Art Nanolab
Intrigued by the description of the camp, I reported to my mom that I found a program that incorporated both science and art.
On July 5, I arrived at UCLA Hedrick Hall not knowing anyone and feeling like I was going to miss my friends at home A LOT. Not long after, I met many individuals who were so fun and exciting to be around. (: Also, I realized that this camp would not be boring at all, but rather busy and experience gaining.
The lectures were something. Several times I found myself dozing off [stayed up too late talking or something similar] but then I’d look back and think that the topics of discussion were indeed introducing new ways of thinking. Each instructor helped all of us understand better the connection between science and art; each mentor worked hard to put together lectures and lab visits; each counselor put up with all of our fooling around. This Nanotechnology summer camp allowed me to view studies in different ways and encouraged me to meet others from all over the world. The people here have influenced me in ways indescribable and I will always remember what I’ve learned. (: <3
July 2009
– First time i slapped a guy on the face :]
– collected 8 different Sobe bottles
– Met someone from London
– Caught a Legendary KwangHo 😀
– I bought a Hello Kitty Panda for $38
– I met some people with the last names of Huh & Scrumpf
– I jumped in the elevator
– Some guy asked me if i <3 “tENnIS”
– Leah came out of the closet [July 16]
– I learned a valuable lesson: the most awesomest person in the world is Christina
– I learned how to say “Don’t Eat My Dog” in Korean ;]
– I ate Diddy Riese
– I had a ton of fun (:
This is True Love. (;