Summer Reading

[Mcovington3791]

<p>just a question.. does anyone know if we have summer reading if your a freshman?</p>

[Trilt]

<p>We have for the last couple of years, depending on which college you’re in. It has been a book by Da Chen for at least the last two. I’m in CALS, and we had two small introductory assignments in our orientation class (ALS 103) that somewhat concerned it. I actually think I can still access them…</p>

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Using your definition for ‘value,’ create a circle that represents your values now. You may choose to use size, shape, color, placement, etc. to represent the importance of each value. You can use any medium to create your circle – i.e. computer graphics, markers, crayons, pens, glue, magazine clippings, photographs, etc. Three-dimensional objects are fine. Be as creative as you would like. (In past years, students have made a collage; some made poster-sized circles; one student made a dvd!)

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1. What were four experiences described in the book that you feel were significant to the confirmation and enhancement of Da Chen’s values? Discuss (using 5-10 sentences per experience) why you feel each experience was significant. </p>

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<li>What is one experience you’ve had that was significant to the development of your own values? Describe the experience and why it was significant to you (using 5-10 sentences).

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<p>I know a pretty decent amount of people who didn’t read the book and just used a summary or the such to finish their assignment… the book was okay. Not the best, not the worst. I’m not sure if they’ll use the same author, but he has books that they haven’t required, so maybe. </p>

<p>Watch your mail for information about this, and which colleges do/don’t require it. (I think last year Natural Resources and Textiles were excluded. Maybe also Design.) If you don’t get anything in the mail, you’ll definitely learn at orientation.</p>