This week, meet freshman Serene Alsikafi as she navigates freshman yr—constructing neighborhood, attempting new issues, and making lasting recollections.
Serene Alsikafi (SA)
Anderson Miller (AM)
What’s your favourite lunch or snack at Latin up to now?
AM
SA
From the kiosk, it’s undoubtedly a chocolate chip cookie.
What’s your favourite factor to do throughout a free interval?
AM
SA
Probably both hanging out with my buddies or going to Starbucks.
Do you’ve gotten a favourite spot in Chicago to go to with buddies or household?
AM
SA
I like going to Altitude, the trampoline park.
What’s one thing from freshman yr that you simply’re by no means going to neglect?
AM
SA
Probably with the ability to expertise freshman yr with my older brother, as a result of we’ve by no means actually been in the identical college earlier than, and he’s going to school subsequent yr.
What’s one factor that most individuals wouldn’t find out about you?
AM
SA
Something folks may not know is that I play the piano.
Which class has shocked you essentially the most this yr, and why?
AM
SA
Definitely physics, as a result of we’ve got checks each week, and even twice per week. It is loads tougher and simply totally different than I used to be anticipating.
What’s one thing you’re excited to attempt or do for the remainder of freshman yr?
AM
SA
I’m actually excited for Project Week.
What’s a lesson you’ve realized up to now at Latin that’s caught with you?
AM
SA
That you need to make sure that to introduce your self to folks you haven’t actually talked to, particularly in the course of the first few months of faculty.
If you may have any animal as a pet, what would it not be?
AM
What’s a music that at all times places you in a superb temper?
AM
SA
I’m actually into home music proper now, but in addition older songs, like “Locked Away.”
What’s your favourite Latin custom up to now that you simply’ve skilled?
AM
SA
Definitely the pep rally and actions earlier than Homecoming, as a result of it felt like we have been all one robust neighborhood, and it was enjoyable to be part of my first school-wide expertise.