My CENTRE Lifers get ready for finals

RELEASED: December 4, 2008

DANVILLE, KY—My CENTRE Lifers have neared the halfway mark in their first year as the last week of fall classes wraps up. It's a sweet and sour mix as they head into finals. There will be some late-night study sessions as they prepare for exams, but winter break will reward them in the end, followed by Centre's unique three-week CentreTerm.

Patrick takes a sentimental look back over 2008. He recalls this time last year as he frantically filled out college applications and offers this advice to current high school seniors: "relax." To find out what else Patrick has learned this year besides Burmese politics or Stoicism, click here.

Andrew wishes he had a nickel for every time he's heard one of his friends comment on how fast the term has flown by. But he agrees that time has passed as quickly as a "FIFA minute." Curious to know what that really means? Click here.

Tess takes the Thanksgiving holiday to reflect on a few things she's thankful for. While her list includes best friends and texting, she also has immense appreciation for haircuts and eggplant. To check on the rest of her favorites, including a movie recommendation, click here.

Brian admits that while he's learned a lot, he'll never forget one thing: "It doesn't matter how much you study, you'll always have to study more." He's a little nervous about finals, but is quickly putting things in perspective while looking forward to CentreTerm. To catch up with Brian, click here.

Laura went "HOME HOME HOME" to Atlanta over Thanksgiving Break and ravenously devoured all the home cooking she could handle. Returning to the urban skyline was a refreshing experience, but she admits that she started to miss "the open farmland and clear skies of Kentucky." To find out how Centre came home with Laura for Thanksgiving, click here.

Chel has a new philosophy. "In high school," she confesses, "I used to be the most stressed person." Centre has brought her to a kind of acceptance and ultimately mellowed her nerves, even as she dives head first into finals. To follow Chel on her life journey, click here.

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