User talk:Violinist0107

Hey everyone, I'm Anna.

First, I went to Chestertown for Baby CTY in 2009 and came back for "regular" CTY in 2010 at Lancaster.

Sadly, I cannot return for anymore crazy, fun, and memorable summers due to scheduling conflicts.

Looking back on it, I kind of do regret the fact that I decided not to partake in many of the traditions at Lancaster.

At the time I didn't know that it would be my last time coming to the camp as a student, so I convinced myself about halfway through the first week that it wasn't necessary to learn the cannon dances or sign up for Blammo because I knew that I would return the next year.

Bad idea.

However, I'm hoping that I can return in the future as an RA.

For me, CTY was a life changing experience for me.

It challenged me to think in different ways and how to make connections between what we're learning in the classroom and the world around us.

CTY also taught me many things outside of the classroom.

It introduced me to K-Pop, college life, and how to talk to a boy that I really like. Before, all I did was stare, stutter, and then walk away.

But most importantly, it was a place for me to heal.

Before CTY, I was so scared and insecure. I was still in the beginning stages of getting over some of the problems I had in the 2008-2009 school year.

But because I went to CTY that summer, I can now be at peace with myself and others around me and I haven't been happier.

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Oh and for those of you who are curious, here are the courses I took:

Hero.CHS.09.2 INBS.B.LAN.10.2