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COLUMBUS
SCHOOL FOR
GIRLS
VOL.
67
ISSUE
4
May
2023
CSG GOES GLOBAL
Anna Carey, XI
This school year brought many opportunities for students to step out of their comfort zones and apply their learning outside of the classroom. In fact, two of these opportunities saw students continuing their learning across the globe in London and Japan! For the seven students who attended the London Trip alongside Dr. Tremper and Mrs. Abell, their global experience mainly centered around exploring all the exceptional forms of art London has to offer. Jayden Clarett, XII, shared the kinds of art they encountered, ranging from musicals and Shakespearean plays to street art and modern art galleries. “Number one for me has to be the Globe Theater,” Jayden explained. “To actually see Shakespeare’s The Tempest, which we read and saw my Junior year, performed at the Globe in London was really cool!” This was not the only opportunity CSG’s London
travelers had to immerse themselves in theater, as they also were able to see the classic musical Oklahoma!, get a backstage tour at The National Theatre, and go on a singing and dancing filled tour of the West End. They also enjoyed countless visual art through learning about street art with a London street artist, and exploring three different art museums over the course of their trip. Jayden also shared that she loved getting to explore the markets in London: “Whether the market was focused on food or clothing, they were so unique and fun!” All in all, the London trip was a hit for the CSG squad, and the memories and bonds the students formed along the way will last forever. While the small but mighty group of seven sipped tea in London, a group of twenty-one CSG students and four faculty members made their way all the way across the globe to Japan. After around thirty-six hours of travel split between two flights and
an unexpected train ride, the Japan group finally arrived in Kyoto. While they saw many things in Kyoto, Clara Faulkner, X, shared that the Kiyomizu-dera Temple was one of her all-time favorites. She shared that it was not only beautiful, but rich with culture and tradition. “They have a legend that if you jump off the temple ledge and survive, you are blessed with luck for life,” Clara explained. Another element that made the CSG Japan trip so unique was their chance to do an overnight homestay in small groups with a Japanese family in small groups. While each homestay was a bit different, Clara’s host family group spent their time learning about her host family’s rapeseed blossom farm and playing games with the family’s young children which helped them improve their Japanese language proficiency. The stay was such a unique learning experience that Clara, while enjoying teriyaki chicken and sushi she made with her host family, learned
one of her favorite Japanese words is Oishi, which means delicious. Throughout their travels across Japan, the constants of the experience were the unique opportunities to learn about Japanese culture and language. Clara shared how Japanese culture is based around respect of everyone, something she wishes was more prevalent in the United States. Ultimately, these two Global experiences were the perfect chance to for CSG students to learn more about the world around them and realize how much more there truly is to explore in the future!
All London photos courtesy of Dr.Tremper and
Tedious standardized testing, lengthy essay after lengthy essay, an inbox full of random colleges you probably have never heard of. The college process is stressful, and it takes a lot of mental stamina, too. Luckily, Ms. McAndrew—our new college counselor—will be joining the CSG community next year to help juniors and seniors glide smoothly through both the stress and excitement of college applications. Having a job in the world of college admissions was not Ms. McAndrew’s original career plan. “I had this whole long term vision for what I wanted to do, and I made— what was for my small town in New York state—an unusual decision to go to a women’s college in Indiana,” she said. She originally planned on being a teacher, but her college
experience shined a light on a new career pathway: “I got the very good advice at some point to just major in whatever you love most and it will lead to a career you love.” Ms. McAndrew loved her own college experience so much that she took her first job in college admissions at her alma mater, St. Mary’s College. Even though it was not what she had planned, Ms McAndrew found a passion in helping students navigate the stress of college. She realized through her work that the admission process can be a time where students really get to know themselves. “If you do it well, it can be a real time of self discovery,” she remarked. While the seemingly tedious Common App and supplemental essays can seem pointless at times, Ms. McAndrew wants to help students see the value
in reflecting on their past experiences and how they have led to personal growth. It is important to slow down and ask important questions during the process: Who am I and what do I want to get out of this? The current juniors and seniors are preparing for their next chapter in life, and so is Ms. McAndrew. Although she has loved being a college vice president, she has realized the areas of her job that are most important to her. “In my work now, I don’t get to work as much with high school students, which is really the part I love the most,” Ms. McAndrew said. She is most excited to get to know the students: “That was really the driving factor in my decision to make this move.” Also, she needs to find an appropriate home for all of the unicorn decor her colleagues keep gifting her.
All Japan photos courtesy of Dr.K
Exploring London
Mrs. Abell
New College Counselor on Campus Della Jones, XI
Trying new Japanese foods!
So, when Ms. McAndrew enters into our community next fall, be sure to stop by her office to give both her and her unicorns a warm welcome to our community!
Featured In This Issue: • Summer Concerts
• Stress Free Classes
• Spring Sports
Ms. McAndrew photo courtesy of St. Michael's College
• Freshman Field Trip