Independent Study (The Testing, #2)

by Joelle Charbonneau

“Because sometimes the best leaders are the ones who have no interest in leading. Those are often the ones who are most interested in doing what is right, not what is popular.”

During our Early Studies semester, every student was assigned five courses. This schedule has me attending nine.

I hope they tell me what classes they are

“Those who depend fully on another person’s knowledge to decide what is possible are easily manipulated. The most effective leaders utilize experts from all fields, but rely on none when it comes to making a decision.

“It takes a lot of courage to choose to do nothing when you aren’t certain of the outcome.

Ian takes a piece of paper off the metal lab table. My class schedule. One by one, he tells me what to expect from the classes. What kinds of tests the teachers will give. Which professors favor students who speak up in class and which ones like those who stay silent and prove themselves through papers and exams.

Dude, I need someone like thiz! :p

How could he not have told me?

I hate to say this, but double standard much?

To be welcomed by those I have lost and turn away from the problems I face now.

The strength it requires to turn from the easy path and face the hard.

Dying is easy, young man, living is harder

Now, since I’m here, do you want me to look at the assignments you have to turn in tomorrow?”

I totally ship it!