i've had quite an eventful day. went to sociology this morning for a review (test on Thurs). Then I had a meeting with the director of the honors program and wow... i will definitely apply for it asap. that's my next big thing. i can't believe the difference in education you get when you are involved in this program. you travel abroad, have different scholarships you are considered for, classes are smaller, you get to register for classes first, you are guided by mentors (not just staff advisors), you graduate in a different catergory, you are placed into an athenian honor society, you get discounts galore... i mean- the list is endless. it really makes me realize the gap in education. most of the people in the program come from homes where their family went to college and they were probably in the honors program as well. i'm really grateful for my mentor here as well, dr.thompson. she's really helped me out with a lot. i'm not even accepted into the honors program yet and i'm going on a trip to the women's museum with dr.thompson's honors women's studies class on friday. the director of the program is going as well. my ticket, transportation and lunch is paid for already. damn. this is nuts to me. i feel so privileged with a bit of guilt. why can't the rest of TWU be encouraged to succeed as well? i really don't find it fair although i do believe i am entitled to the best education i can possibly get. more later. i found a children's picture book i would just loooooove to blog about some other time. it's a racist little book and i'll have to rant about it sometime :)