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YEAR 11                                             IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE







             DROP                                           INFORMED AND EXCITED ABOUT                                                              NAVIGATING
                                                                  OVERALL, LEAVING US MORE






             DOWN                                                                            THE FUTURE.                                          THE FUTURE


                                                                                                   - Aliyu Babba



             DAY                                                                                                                          ALIYU BABBA                                  AN ENLIGHTENING DROP DOWN DAY





                                                                                                                                          YEAR 11 VOLTA
                                                                                                                                          STUDENT COUNCIL
                                                                                                                                                                                             n September 17, 2024. We went on an excur-
                                                                                                                                                                                             sion to The Regent College, which was quite

                                                                                                                                                                                    Oenlightening and provided us with an inti-
                  ear 11 Drop Down Day provides                                                                                                                                      mate glimpse of what college life is like. We began
                  students with a unique oppor-                                                                                                                                      by hearing from a few college students about how
          Ytunity to plan for life after sec-                                                                                                                                        Regent operates—from the many courses offered
           ondary school. Engaging activities,                                                                                                                                       to the resources and support services for students.

           including a visit to The Regent Col-
           lege, offer insights into college life                                                                                                                                    We had a better understanding of what to antici-
           and available courses.                                                                                                                                                    pate when they also expressed their personal per-
                                                                                                                                                                                     spectives on striking a balance between academ-

           This day encourages students to ex-                                                                                                                                       ic responsibilities and independence. Following
           plore their interests, develop skills,                                                                                                                                    the discussion, we took a campus tour and looked
           and consider their future pathways.                                                                                                                                       around the study spaces, the library, and class-
                                                                                                                                                                                     rooms.


                                                                                                                                                                                     To wrap up the day, we gathered for some snacks,
                                                                                                                                                                                     which  gave  us  time  to  chat,  relax,  and  reflect  on

                                                                                                                                                                                     everything we had learned. It was a great experi-
                                                                                                                                                                                     ence overall, leaving us more informed and excited
                                                                                                                                                                                     about the future.







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