move on when ready: life changer, academic enhancer
by halima monds
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Few 14-year old students have taken advantage of the opportunity to participate in the Move On When Ready (MOWR) Program. For me, participating has been both a life changer and an academic enhancer. As a homeschool student, options to find quality educational activities to supplement my homeschool requirements are important ingredients to a holistic learning experience that is both academically and socially engaging. As you can imagine, when MOWR became available to 9th grade students, I immediately seized the opportunity.
Having had two brothers before me, Akintunde G. Monds (c/o 2015) and Cazembe S. Monds (c/o 2016), participate in the MOWR (formerly ACCEL) program served to inspire me. But more than their involvement, my passion and motivation for learning are what drew me to the MOWR program. And unlike my brothers, MOWR has afforded me the opportunity to learn, lead and serve. My parents John H. Monds and Kathaleena E. Monds saw MOWR as an avenue to a full, 2-year scholarship – something that I earned because of my academic preparedness.
The intimidation of taking the Compass Exam created some initial challenges; however, the success in passing the Compass was just what was needed to boost my confidence. There were several factors that are believed to have be the “secret sauce” to my success in MOWR. First, my involvement in the Christian Homeschool Association of Regional Thomasville (CHART) Enrichment Program sparked my love of math and helped to develop my study skills. Next, my willingness and desire to participate in campus activities to quench my academic and social thirst were important. Finally, the need to differentiate myself in preparation for college beyond high school was paramount.
MOWR program has changed my life for the better. MOWR has created opportunities for me to serve my peers as a Tutor, as a two-term SGA Vice-President, as a campus Ambassador, and thru a host of other activities. The professors at Bainbridge State College have nurtured me and have helped me to discover my strengths and areas of improvement.
Since fall 2015 when I started classes at Bainbridge State College, my love of learning has expanded. Each day I am on campus I become more and more excited about my classes. As a Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) nerd, I am have enjoyed College Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus I and look forward to Calculus II, III and Statistics in the future. But more than the courses, I look forward to the long-term relationships that have been developed with faculty and friends.
Beyond the achievement of the A.A. degree, my ultimate goal is to serve as a role model to other young students living in rural Georgia that it is possible to achieve the A.A. degree while in high school. The inspiration of the BSC faculty has my sights on working
Having had two brothers before me, Akintunde G. Monds (c/o 2015) and Cazembe S. Monds (c/o 2016), participate in the MOWR (formerly ACCEL) program served to inspire me. But more than their involvement, my passion and motivation for learning are what drew me to the MOWR program. And unlike my brothers, MOWR has afforded me the opportunity to learn, lead and serve. My parents John H. Monds and Kathaleena E. Monds saw MOWR as an avenue to a full, 2-year scholarship – something that I earned because of my academic preparedness.
The intimidation of taking the Compass Exam created some initial challenges; however, the success in passing the Compass was just what was needed to boost my confidence. There were several factors that are believed to have be the “secret sauce” to my success in MOWR. First, my involvement in the Christian Homeschool Association of Regional Thomasville (CHART) Enrichment Program sparked my love of math and helped to develop my study skills. Next, my willingness and desire to participate in campus activities to quench my academic and social thirst were important. Finally, the need to differentiate myself in preparation for college beyond high school was paramount.
MOWR program has changed my life for the better. MOWR has created opportunities for me to serve my peers as a Tutor, as a two-term SGA Vice-President, as a campus Ambassador, and thru a host of other activities. The professors at Bainbridge State College have nurtured me and have helped me to discover my strengths and areas of improvement.
Since fall 2015 when I started classes at Bainbridge State College, my love of learning has expanded. Each day I am on campus I become more and more excited about my classes. As a Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) nerd, I am have enjoyed College Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus I and look forward to Calculus II, III and Statistics in the future. But more than the courses, I look forward to the long-term relationships that have been developed with faculty and friends.
Beyond the achievement of the A.A. degree, my ultimate goal is to serve as a role model to other young students living in rural Georgia that it is possible to achieve the A.A. degree while in high school. The inspiration of the BSC faculty has my sights on working