Importance Of The Honors Program

All my life, I have been taught to push myself and not to take the easy way out. Before I say anymore, I must first explain what the term honors means to me. Honors, I believe, means pushing yourself farther and harder than average, not because you have to, but simply because you want to. That is why, throughout my years in school, I have always taken honors classes, along with dual enrollment classes from the Community College of Beaver County and Advance Placement classes. I always make a point to try to take the highest course possible, and that is why I want to now experience the Honors Program at Slippery Rock University. Since I was raised to push myself, I now have a problem when things are too easy for me. Because of this lifestyle, I have adapted through the years to learn at a faster pace. In many of my classes in high school, I have been getting bored because I understand most of the concepts quicker than the other students. A main reason as to why some of the other students do not understand the lesson, especially in the classes that do not offer an honors course,

From what I understand, some of the opportunities given within the honors program include trips to see plays, concerts, and other events involving the arts. My planned major is a music performance major with a specified focus on my flute, so experiences in the arts would be highly beneficial to me. I would love to experience the arts further and learn all that I can about the many different artistic styles from around the world. I have always enjoyed learning about the languages and cultures other countries from around the world practice, as well as how they have evolved over time, and seeing how big the world really is compared to my small point of view. Joining the honors program would assist me in learning what I wish to learn more about before completing