As many of you know from my
, I recently went to Duke TiP Summer Studies at the Duke East campus. I took the class "Philosophy of Time", and it completely changed how I view the world. I had incredible classmates, an incredible RAG group, and even more incredible friends. I can't wait to return next year and spend another three weeks with my second family.
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This was my friends and I on "Emo Monday". The entire camp has a spirit week, and you'll see pictures of the other days later on in this post.
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My friend and I dressed as frat boys on "Thrift Shop/Cross Dressing" Thursday.
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Since my class was about the nature of time, we got to visit the Duke Gardens and make sundials! It was so fun, and the gardens were gorgeous!
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The dances were a blast, too! This dance's theme was "Party in the USA", and my friends and I had such an amazing time!
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During Quadfest (TiP's version of field day), a local business called Locopops supplied the camp with delicious popsicles. My favorite flavor was peach.
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Another day in spirit week was "Hipster Tipster Tuesday". All of us but Brecken (one over from the right) decided that smiling was too "mainstream".
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My superlative in my class was "most likely to be the mother of a different species", because I adopted this stuffed monkey named Zaboomafoo. Needless to say, I am the greatest mom ever.
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My lovely friends and I at the second dance!
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This was my RAG group! My RC was incredible, and so were my RAG members! I hope that we can get together next year at TIP!
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There was a gorgeous mural near the campus, and I couldn't resist snapping a picture!
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Special thanks to Brecken for being my photographer at Duke Gardens. The scenery was beautiful and I wish I had taken more pictures!
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My friend and I had a wonderful time at quadfest!
TIP was such an amazing experience, and I can't wait to return next year. Thank you to all of the wonderful people at Duke East for making TIP the best three weeks of my life.
XOXO,
Sadie