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8. Preparation for Success in College and Life
College has presented challenges, but Shipley taught me strategies that have helped me conquer these difficulties throughout my life. I was prepared both as a student and as a compassionate, caring person.
-Evan Spector '16
-Evan Spector '16
Evan Spector ’16
Currently Attending: University of Pennsylvania
Years at Shipley: 12
Currently Attending: University of Pennsylvania
Years at Shipley: 12
Activities & Positions: Admissions Ambassador, Will Trippley Tutoring, Varsity Baseball, Handbell Ensemble; Co-Vice President of the School, Co-Head of Chess Club
Strategies to Succeed
Shipley was my home for 12 years. I learned to become a strong student and a compassionate person. Throughout all 12 years, the classes were definitely challenging. Through these, I learned the importance of managing my time and reaching out to peers or adults in times of need. After spending much of my life at Shipley, I feel completely prepared for the next chapters of my life. College has presented challenges, but Shipley taught me strategies that have helped me conquer these difficulties throughout my life. I was prepared both as a student and as a compassionate, caring person.
Shipley was my home for 12 years. I learned to become a strong student and a compassionate person. Throughout all 12 years, the classes were definitely challenging. Through these, I learned the importance of managing my time and reaching out to peers or adults in times of need. After spending much of my life at Shipley, I feel completely prepared for the next chapters of my life. College has presented challenges, but Shipley taught me strategies that have helped me conquer these difficulties throughout my life. I was prepared both as a student and as a compassionate, caring person.
Building the Confidence to Explore
One of my favorite parts of Shipley was the extracurricular activities. At first, though, I was not comfortable joining clubs; I did not know many of the older students and I was afraid of stepping out of my comfort zone. The teachers and administrators all encouraged me to get involved. So, before I knew it, I was part of Student Government, Will Trippley Tutoring, Chess Club, and others. Because of my strong relationships with teachers, I was able to take some risks. Shipley encouraged me to take risks while providing me with a safe environment for failure.
One of my favorite parts of Shipley was the extracurricular activities. At first, though, I was not comfortable joining clubs; I did not know many of the older students and I was afraid of stepping out of my comfort zone. The teachers and administrators all encouraged me to get involved. So, before I knew it, I was part of Student Government, Will Trippley Tutoring, Chess Club, and others. Because of my strong relationships with teachers, I was able to take some risks. Shipley encouraged me to take risks while providing me with a safe environment for failure.
Future Ambition
My future ambition is to find an area of study that I am passionate about and use this to guide me towards a career. Although I am not sure what I want to study, I hope to love what I am learning and share my knowledge with others.
My future ambition is to find an area of study that I am passionate about and use this to guide me towards a career. Although I am not sure what I want to study, I hope to love what I am learning and share my knowledge with others.
Shipley has prepared me to thrive academically in the future and become a confident leader in any community.
The Shipley School is a private, coeducational day school for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we develop within each student a love of learning and a desire for compassionate participation in the world.
