Bourne Bridge: An Experience That Changed My Life

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The words “Bourne Bridge: 1933 – 1935,” with an orchestra of car horns in the background, are forever engrained in my head, for they mark the start of an always memorable experience. For as long as I can remember, I have had the privelege of spending my summers in New Silver Beach (North Falmouth, MA). New Silver Beach is a sentimental place to me, whose legacy began with my grandparents purchasing a small cottage when my father was just a boy. My father reveres the community so highly that he and my mother work very hard to allow me the opportunity to experience it myself. New Silver Beach has served as second home to me, fostering my development as an individual.
The niche community is composed of a large neighborhood of houses that share
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In particular, a close friend of mine, who regards me very highly as an academic, sought my help, for he was in a summer course after failing his freshman calculus class. I was honored to have the opportunity to help one of my friends in a capacity that I never had before. But, admittedly, I was a bit nervous, for I had not yet taken a formal course in calculus; however, I have spent significant length of time exploring abstract mathematical concepts on my own. In the hope that I could help, in even the smallest amount, I was more than willing to lend a …show more content…
At my high school, the highest math class offered is AP Calculus AB. But, the saying goes that if you can teach something, then you thoroughly understand it; in that case, I consider myself proficient in the topics addressed in the AB level. For that reason, I have decided to engage in an independent study of Calculus BC to continue to challenge myself. The textbook issued by my school already contains the topics for both levels. So, in addition to the assignments of my regularly scheduled classes, I spend a few hours per week working toward proficiency in BC level

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