{"id":12490,"date":"2014-03-19T11:00:03","date_gmt":"2014-03-19T16:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/?p=12490"},"modified":"2014-03-19T11:24:21","modified_gmt":"2014-03-19T16:24:21","slug":"humans-of-imsa-marissa-brock-15-and-becca-geiger-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/2014\/03\/19\/humans-of-imsa-marissa-brock-15-and-becca-geiger-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Humans of IMSA: Marissa Brock ’15 and Becca Geiger ’15"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Acronym ran into juniors Rebecca ‘Becca’ Geiger and Marissa Brock who were up in the library working together on one of IMSA’s notorious problem sets. They happily complied with a quick Q&A for ‘Humans of IMSA’ chock full of laughter and sassy remarks and a side of insightful comments.<\/p>\n

\"Humans<\/a>

Becca and Marissa smile, perhaps excited to take a break from their problem sets.<\/p><\/div>\n

What motivated you to come to IMSA?
\n<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Becca: I knew a lot of people had fun with Clash. I watched a lot of videos of people during Clash and realized \u2018Oh my gosh, that\u2019s a lot of fun.\u2019 I wanted to be a part of it. But the real reason? I wanted to be challenged.<\/p>\n

Marissa: I wanted to work with a group of motivated and intellectual people. To be surrounded [by] serious students. Isn\u2019t that beautiful?<\/p>\n

Becca: Yes.<\/p>\n

Is there anything that surprised you? Something you didn’t expect?
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Becca: I thought IMSA would be a place that embraced learning. Learning.<\/em> It wouldn\u2019t be focused on grades\u2026 But that was wrong.<\/p>\n

Marissa: That\u2019s a societal problem though.<\/p>\n

Becca: But IMSA is influenced by it.<\/p>\n

Marissa: IMSA\u2019s not impervious to society.<\/p>\n

\"Becca<\/a>

Becca (L) and Marissa (R) mull over notes from their ‘Humans of IMSA’ meeting.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hm, on a brighter note, what has been the most rewarding experience you have had since coming to IMSA?
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Becca: Getting to know Marissa Brock. (laugh)<\/p>\n

Marissa: Mine would definitely be [getting to know] the teachers\u2026 because they genuinely care about teaching. They actually care about their students and how they are doing.<\/p>\n

Becca: The friendships I have built here. I love my friends.<\/p>\n

Completed in collaboration with the Student Committee for IMSA Advancement (SCIA).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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