by Sam, Freshman Scholar and Guest Blogger
The entire Freshman Scholars Program, including working with Dr. Nicholson and my research partner Samantha (also called "Sam"), was a highlight of my summer. When I arrived at Ferrum for the program, I didn't know what to expect. I knew no one and I was very anxious. Thankfully, Dr. Goff welcomed me with a smile and I immediately felt better. Research with Dr. Nicholson and Sam began on Monday, August 5th. We studied the rate of decomposition in a pig along with collecting and rearticulating a skeletonized deer. Throughout the week, I got to witness as maggots, along with a variety of other insects, decimated a 12.2 pound pig. Not only that, but I got lessons in criminology, entomology, crime scene investigation procedures, and anatomy. Up until I participated in that program, I had never had more fun in a class setting than I did during those two weeks! |
| Dr. Nicholson |
I am a big eater, so naturally, I love good food. The Caf is a great place to find plenty of that! The breakfast food over the course of the program was nothing short of great! I have not once gone in the Caf and not seen something that I wanted. Not only is there a large selection, but there's a lot of healthy food too!
My class experiences were great during the two weeks of the program, but I also had a lot of fun outside the classroom. We participated in the low ropes course at Ferrum on one day, and that was a blast! It was a team-building experience in which I really learned a lot about my fellow scholars. Throughout the week, I played a lot of basketball and tennis - I'm a sports junkie. The next week, we went and conquered the high ropes course! That was another great team-building experience. The Freshman Scholars Program was an awesome and action-packed two weeks!
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