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Barnard College Reflection
I heard about Barnard College through the Barnard College Saturday Science Seminar Program. My trigonometry and chemistry teachers both recommended me to apply for this program. I am forever thankful for my two teachers because they opened me up to this amazing college. Through this program, I was able to attend various classes: Astronomy, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Mathematics. These classes gave me a new insight to the different subjects and opened up my mind. After going to the first session, I developed a strong liking to the entire surrounding of the school. The lesson of Taste of Delight, taught by Professor John Glendinning was extremely fascinating. His lesson of our taste buds and miracle fruits were something that

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