Seattle
| Seattle | |
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| Site Information | |
|---|---|
| College | Seattle University |
| Location | Seattle, Washington |
| Dates | Session 1: ? | Session 2: ? |
| Years of Operation | 2012-2015, 2017-2022 |
| Avg. Number of Students | 220 |
| Courses Offered | |
| Humanities | Cognitive Psychology | Logic: Principles of Reasoning | Foundations of Psychology | Philosophy |
| Writing | Fiction and Poetry | Whodunit? Mystery and Suspense in Literature and Film |
| Math | The Mathematics of Money | Paradoxes and Infinities | Cryptology | Fundamentals of Microeconomics |
| Computer Science | Fundamentals of Computer Science |
| Science | Fast-Paced High School Chemistry | Chemistry in Society | Principles of Engineering Design | Zoology | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences |
Seattle (SUN) is the CTY site located on the Seattle University campus. Formed in 2012, Seattle is one of the least developed tradition wise. Both CTY and CAA are offered at this site. The Seattle site is also one of the smallest CTY sites, which creates a tighter community, but also makes dances arguably more awkward. Despite being in Seattle, a city known for its never-ending rain, the weather is usually fairly nice. Any rain in the summer tends to be occasional showers to mild rainfall. After being closed for a year to go to San Rafael California, Seattle has returned for summer 2017!
Please contribute anything you have about this site. More comments in Discussion --JGlovesyou 16:25, 13 December 2011 (PST)
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Seattle University
Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 50 acres in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. More than 7,900 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools and colleges.
U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges 2012" ranks Seattle University among the top ten universities in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs.
From SeattleU.edu
Seattle University sits at the heart of the Northwest’s largest and most dynamic city. Founded in 1891, Seattle University today is consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report. Its elegantly landscaped 50-acre campus has been designated a Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary. It offers excellent academic facilities and recreational spaces, and its food service specializes in serving fresh, seasonal, and regional products. Residence halls are clean and comfortable, and each room has a sink and vanity. Approximately 225 students and 60 staff are expected to attend each session.
From the Center for Talented Youth website, cty.jhu.edu
The administrative CTY staff at Seattle U kept an extremely tight set of rules. The staff was not flexible yet and required constant RA supervision of students beyond that of any other campus. On the first day of 13.1, some students were not allowed to go to the bathroom without an RA waiting outside the door.
Ninja was banned at this site during 13.1. A computer science student had received a concussion on the second day playing Ultimate Frisbee. A few days later, his head was accidentally hit during a game of Ninja. At the exact moment of impact, the academic director was watching. Later that day, it was announced that Ninja was banned.
Another major injury in 13.1 occurred during Ultimate Frisbee, when two students collided. The taller one's teeth ripped open the forehead of the shorter.
Places
Campion Hall
This twelve-story building is used as housing for all CTY students. All seven floors occupied by CTY are identical except for the color of the walls. Each room has either two single beds or a single and bunk bed, two desks, two closets, and one sink. There is enough space between the top of the closet and the ceiling to climb on it, though for your safety, this is not recommended. The alignment of the rooms makes it possible to talk to CTYers on other floors, and on some occasions throw things from floor to floor. Depending on what side of the building one is on, it is either extremely hot or annoyingly cold.
The Campion Ballroom is used as the rain alternative to the normal activities' meeting places, and for some dances.
In 17.2, a basketball camp invaded the top floors of Campion. While some of the participants were incredibly annoying, many made attempts to socialize and befriend CTYers. It was fun to go up in the elevator with them however because they always looked flabbergasted and a little jealous to see RAs waiting for CTYers, while the basketball girls only had a few coaches who couldn't seem to care less.
Bellarmine Hall
This is usually where the Instructors and TAs are housed.
Student Center
The Student Center is the location of the dining hall and most of the dances and indoor activities. Despite the fact the distance from the Student Center to Campion is short, CTYers are not allowed to cross James Street, making the walk to meals much longer and full of stairs, but less hazardous. The first-floor rooms used included one, slightly cramped room used for dances and for movie watching, and another which usually has a movie playing and board games during dances.
The Cherry Street Market
The Cherry Street Market is the dining hall. Make sure that you've taken all you are going to eat because once you have passed the card, there's no going back. Unless you want to risk sneaking back in. Remember there's a second salad bar line. Speak clearly when ordering food, the servers can mishear and completely misinterpret your request(s). Get your food fast, because when there are other camps the lines get really long and you literally have to fight your way through massive crowds to get anywhere.
The food is decent, but it really depends on your opinion. Cut fruit is only available in the morning (in the salad bar), but there might be whole fruit in the afternoon and evening. Since it's not a buffet, your options are limited. (I believe it's one main dish, one dessert, one salad or soup, and one drink.) The salad bar is pretty extensive - it has salad, of course, but also has various toppings ranging from olives to mini roasted potatoes.
Classrooms
Classes are held in a variety of places, including Chardin Hall, the Bannan Building, and Pigott.
Union Green
Used for Mandatory Fun, activities, and as a break place for classes in Pigott and Bannan, Union Green is a medium-large grassy field. It is also a popular place for other people to play with their dogs, making breaks considerably more interesting as many owners are friendly and will let you play with their pet(s). If you bring equipment such as balls or Frisbees, be careful with enthusiastic dogs. They can shred the balls and bite holes or considerable dents into the Frisbees.
Logan Field
Logan Field is a large football field with a track surrounding it. It is used for some large full-site active activities, such as Field Day. The field is made of astroturf which, while extremely fun to throw at your friend, gets stuck in everyone's shoes and ends up shed all over the floors of buildings used by CTY. The track is sometimes used for morning runs organized by RAs. There is an opening off to the side, and if one feels particularly rebellious, they can step off campus without the RAs noticing.
Off Campus
On weekends, students can visit Starbucks (less than 5 minutes from the student center), the market, and IHOP, all of which are extremely close to normally traveled parts of campus.
During 17.2, no off-campus trips were allowed unless you requested to attend a religious service.
Tips / Advice
- There are elevators on Campion Hall and the stairs are locked from the outside, so there will always be a line for the elevator. Girls, being on the upper floors, take the elevator, while boys are stuck with the stairs.
- You can't take the elevator without an RA
- You aren't allowed to wear old lanyards
- You aren't allowed to wear your lanyard anywhere besides your neck, though you can turn it into a sash.
- Bring your own water bottle
- The best water (in my opinion) is from the cafeteria and the lobby of Campion. The fifth floor water fountain didn't work in 2015, and in 17.1 and 17.2, the 6th floor water fountain was extremely sputtery and inconsistent in terms of water pressure.
- Campion Hall doesn't have an AC system
- Bring a fan, just in case. One side of the building gets a breeze while the other side gets nothing but heat.
- Keep in mind that since this campus is in the middle of a big city, there won't be a lot of quad time
- On Love Tape Day, you won't be allowed to use your own duct tape. Instead, your RA will give you about a meter of blue masking tape (the one used when you are going to paint a wall) so if you want to, bring your own so you won't have stalk your RA for more tape. In 17.2, RAs were seen handing out duct tape, so this rule might not exist anymore.
- On Love Tape Day, you also must ask permission before taping anyone. Absolutely no tape rape jokes are permitted.
- Cross Dress Day is not allowed. It is occasionally discussed, but never occurs. The reasons for this are unknown.
- Since the site is in the middle of a city, the RAs can be pretty strict and free time is very limited
- Social time at night is very short and in a rather small space in front of Campion.
- Bring insect repellant, there are usually mosquitos at night
- Laundry times tend to be during the week, sometimes at weird times so be ready to get up really early if you're unlucky enough. A few halls had to wake up at 5:00 AM.
- Some RAs get mad when the students scream ORGY in American Pie, but don't worry SCREAM IT! You won't get in trouble. RA Owen's (17.2) method of discouraging CTYers was to scream alternatives to the word, such as CORGIS.
- There isn't a lot of tradition here, so there are usually a lot of mess ups in American Pie.
- The Passionfruit is practically unheard of and the turnout is very low. Almost everyone decides to sleep in.
- Have fun!
Order of Activities
- 12.1
- 12.2
- 13.1
- 13.2
- First Friday: Dance (Theme: Disney)
- First Saturday:
- The Princess Bride Movie
- Casino Night with favors from The Godfather (resided in a VIP room)
- First Sunday:
- Trip to IHop/Starbucks
- Carnival
- Second Friday:
- Dance (Theme: Heroes and Villains)
- Second Saturday:
- Pokemon Movie
- Book hunting and Tower building (Floor competition)
- Second Sunday:
- Talent Show
- Floor Competition
- Third Thursday: Dance (Theme: Masquerade)
- 14.1
- 14.2
- First Friday: Dance (Theme: Decades)
- First Saturday:
- Field Day
- Back to the Future Movie Night
- First Sunday: CTY Jumanji
- Second Friday: Dance (Theme: Superheroes and Supervillains)
- Second Saturday:
- Beach/Water Day
- Casino Night (Which for some strange reason, was both beach and Las Vegas themed)
- Second Sunday:
- Third Thursday: Dance (Theme: International)
- 15.1
- First Friday: Dance (Theme: IndepenDANCE)
- First Saturday:
- CTY Summer Olympics aka Campion Championship
- Casino Night
- First Sunday:
- Trivia
- Women's Soccer World Cup
- Second Friday: Dance (Theme: Neon Nights)
- Second Saturday:
- Kickback Day
- Taboo Tournament
- Second Sunday:
- Talent Show
- Spirit Week (Third Week)
- Tuesday- Wacky Tacky Day
- Wednesday- Twin Day
- Thursday- Love Tape Day
- Third Thursday: Dance (Theme: Bon Voyage)
- 15.2
- First Friday: Dance (Theme: Country)
- First Saturday:
- Casino Night
- First Sunday:
- Second Friday: Dance (Theme: Yule Ball from Harry Potter)
- Second Saturday:
- Second Sunday:
- Third Thursday: Dance (Theme: CTY Shooting Stars)
Spirit Week (last week) -Crazy hair day -Pajama day -Love tape day
Traditions
15.2: The Cult of Midori is founded. Among the chants are "I'VE NOT HAD DORITOS IN A VERY LONG TIME. NONBELIEVER NONBELIEVER NONBELIEVER RHYME
15.2: Friendship Day: Take post it notes (optional write Happy Friendship Day! pass it on) and stick it anywhere. Also, give out Post-It note compliments.
15.2: In Stairway to Heaven, students gathered in an entire circle and took out phone flashlights to sway back and forth
None of these traditions persisted into 17.2.
