Highlights of My Week at NCCAT

Awesome! That’s how I will describe my week in Cullowhee. There is also no way I can pick just one highlight of the week because I enjoyed almost everything.

I had no idea what to expect when I got there. I just know that I thought, “It’s raining…great”. However, I didn’t realize what an awesome time it really was going to be.  One thing that really sticks out in my mind more than anything is the eieiOh! presentation by Mrs. Dacia Jones. I really feel like that is the most excited I have ever felt about teaching. She shared with us all of the scientists/celebrities that her students had a chance to Skype with over the past year as well as every bit of grant advice she had to give. Once I left that room, I decided that it was time to revamp my classroom, and I have already signed up on Donors Choose since that day, and plan to write many grants in the next year. Also, I MUST have Bill Nye to Skype with my classroom next year. It HAS to happen!!!

Another highlight of my week was the food. Wow! I was expecting cafeteria food, and this was far from it. I sure do love to eat, and with a dessert after every meal…fantastic!

Who could forget the White Water Rafting trip! I had rafted before at the man-made one in Charlotte, but I have never in a real river, so I was a little scared. 🙂 …However, I found out that besides the freezing water, and my corroding tennis shoes, it wasn’t bad at all! I even think I could have made it on the “extreme” rafts. I was more impressed with myself for jumping off the bridge into that cold freezing water! I was not about to be the only one of my new friends that didn’t do it. After it happened, I immediately regretted my decision, but now I’m glad I decided to partake on that adventure.

I had such an amazing time, with an amazing group of people. I could probably write a book about the adventures and good times of the week. I am so thankful for the opportunity and would do it all over again!