It’s the End of the World as We Know It

Article and Photos by: Madeline Goss, M&M TIPster

“TIP for me is like glorified boarding school. It gets to the point where the people you meet feel like family and the dorms become your home. Every single day is different and fun- a new adventure and experience,” says Morgan Baskin
So, as much as we don’t want to face it, TIP is coming to a close, but this is not an obituary. Let us take a moment to reflect upon term 1 at UGA.
Arrival night, while some ran to greet their friends, some were thinking to themselves “’Well, this is going to be the most enjoyable three weeks ever!’ in the most sarcastic voice ever.” as Abby Hunt had, a fifteen year old from Tupelo, Mississippi. Now, on day 18, she fears the tears that are sure to be coming during the last dance.
“I love everything about TIP, especially the dances!” said fifteen year old Adrienne Cassel from Miami, Florida. We all remember the first dance, and though there were some minor speed bumps, everyone went back to Myers with the fear that their legs might fail while walking up the stairs.
Then, there was Dawg fest. Red, Orange, Pink, Green, and Blue teams came out to compete and battle for the ultimate prize… bragging rights. Of course, being the kids we are, we got a little too competitive. In the end though everyone had fun and the blue team was victorious… but no one knew that yet because Dawgfest was cut early so we could prepare for dance #2, which some people thought was more of a success than the first dance.
Now, as I write this it is Thursday of week three. Tonight is the last dance, tomorrow will be the day of tears when we say our goodbyes to TIP until next summer. TIP leaves you with a sense of worth, and a deep appreciation of friends “Some of my best friends I met at TIP” said Tori Watson, a fifteen year old from St. Louis, Missouri. It also leaves you with the gut reaction to sprint around in a circle when you hear “It’s the End of the World” by R.E.M. and to start bawling when you hear “American Pie” by Don McLean. So, take your memories home with you, and look upon them with favor, not with sadness.
Title: Lyrics from the song “It’s the End of the World” by R.E.M.