Let the Colors Run

In the short story, "Let the Colors Run" by Ron Suskind talks about a college class and the assignment the students had to complete. The professor was being very fair when he was letting the kids think of new ways to complete the assignment. This would only work if the student came to discuss this with the professor. One girl mentioned a poem and the professor agreed but still would want anyone to confront him about it before beginning a different type of assignment. One student Cedric did the poem without telling the professor, it was an amazing poem that the professor really did enjoy, but it was not what he assigned and Cedric did not follow the instructions. This was the poem predicament. Cedric really should have received a C or F as a grade but the professor gave him a B instead. I agree with how the professor handled this situation because if Cedric got an F he would have been shot down and would not have motivation to keep working. Now he will have the confidence to keep working hard in this class and succeed and change from the type of person in his poem to a better person.

Abandoned but Not Alone

The Point Foundation program puts a huge emphasis on the student having a mentor. Having a mentor can be extremely beneficial to you because there is someone there to guide you and help you through out the way. When I was in high school was the time in my life when i needed a mentor the most. Luckily for me I have two older sisters. They were able to tell me what to expect in high school such as the work load and the fact that you will loose and gain friends along the way. They were able to help me prepare for college and always push me to try my best so I didn't have to struggle when college rolled around. Having a mentor in college could be very beneficial to you swell. They can help you manage your time and transition from high school. They can also just be there to talk when you are homesick. In my opinion having a mentor for anything that is new to you is a very good idea.