On Tuesday, class was mostly a scheduled debate between Professor Pinsker and Professor Mealy. They argued over whether the compromises of the Reconstruction era were necessary for democracy, especially since a lot of these compromises allowed racial prejudice to permeate around American society. It was good for the students to see because they will be participating in a debate of their own on Friday, so seeing two skilled debaters like Professor Pinsker and Professor Mealy is a good experience. After class, the students separated into their groups for more debate preparations. They got to reflect on the prior debate and take away some key lessons that they could apply to their debate.
Games were not just outside; some played cards for a lot of the night
After debate prep, the students got to hear from the Dickinson Admissions staff about how to structure their college essays and prepare for their interviews. The students were taught different writing techniques and interview strategies to stand out amongst their peers in the admissions process. Additionally, they also asked questions about the process as a whole to gain more knowledge about the process, especially since they have access to insiders and their knowledge.
Cailin playing soccer with her friends
Finally, students closed off the day with outdoor activities. They played football, and other games on the field outside the dorm, which was especially nice since the weather cooled off a little bit. Finally, we all went inside and went to bed somewhat early considering we were going on a field trip to Washington DC on Wednesday. More to come then!
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