Minds Matter Policies
What makes up a Quad, and how do they interact with each other?
2 students, 2 mentors (ideally). Everyone works with everyone equally.
Traveler is the horse ridden by the Trojan warrior who represents this Los Angeles university.
University of Southern California (USC)
This artist holds the record for the most Grammy wins of all time, with 32 trophies.
Beyoncé
A feeling of second-hand embarrassment or awkwardness, especially in an online context.
Cringe
Published in 1960, this novel by Harper Lee is a classic in many high school English classes for its themes of racism and justice.
To Kill a Mockingbird
If a student will miss a session, what is the correct way to notify of their absence?
Email juniorleaders@mindsmattersocal.org
Oski the Bear cheers for this Bay Area university known for its rivalry with Stanford.
University of California, Berkeley (Cal)
This artist, who won the 2012 Grammy for Best New Artist, is known for their hit song "Rolling in the Deep."
Adele
The state of being so surprised or shocked by something that you are left speechless.
Shook
This 1951 novel by J.D. Salinger follows the cynical journey of a teenage boy named Holden Caulfield.
The Catcher in the Rye
When is your Summer Programs Wishlist Due?
November 22nd
Bevo, a longhorn steer, is the live mascot for this university in the Lone Star state.
The University of Texas
She is the only person to have won Album of the Year four times for her albums Fearless, 1989, Folklore, and Midnights.
Taylor Swift
A shortened version of a term used to describe a person's ability to charm, attract, and flirt with others.
Rizz
In this novel, a group of British schoolboys are stranded on an uninhabited island, and their attempts to govern themselves descend into savagery.
The Lord of the Flies
Summer Programs: How many Bucket A schools do you need to apply to?
At least 1
Albert and Alberta are the alligator mascots for this Gainesville university.
University of Florida
In 2020, this artist became the first woman and second person ever to win all four of the "Big Four" awards: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist.
Billie Eilish
An acronym that can be used to describes icons such as LeBron James, Serena Williams, Tom Brady, Lionel Messi, and others of such elite status.
G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time)
John Green's most famous novel follows the love story of two teenagers who meet in a cancer support group.
The Fault in Our Stars
If a mentor will miss a session, what is the correct way to notify of their absence?
You’ll find Victor E. Bull hyping up fans at this SUNY school in upstate New York.
The University at Buffalo
This artist holds the record for the most nominations in a single night without a win, with eight nominations at the 2018 Grammys.
Jay-Z
A viral nonsensical slang term popularized by a meme and a rap song, as well as LaMello Ball's height.
6′ 7″
This novel by George Orwell depicts a totalitarian government that uses constant surveillance to control its citizens.
1984