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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can you talk more about your current experience at RMIB? I assume you are a freshman?

Are you able to continue your activities like dance?[/quote]

Yep, I'm a freshman. First quarter was quite an adjustment, with the larger workload, new environment and people, and less sleep. I have the same dance schedule as I did in 8th grade, with the addition of once extra class, so I don't think there's a big difference in how much I'm dancing. I'm able to continue dancing, but I'm always doing homework at lunch or before school and trying to use every spare minute. I've also joined a couple clubs. I definitely noticed a change in how I was learning in most of my classes. RM's more traditional, slightly less discussions and big projects, more note taking (that's probably just high school). There's less interdisciplinary material and connections, which I first was unhappy about, but RM's a great opportunity and I had to make the best of it.

[quote=Anonymous]Look how organized you are! Even organized the response into one post. ... You must make your parents very proud. Thank you very much for this. My child is deciding and your post is by far the most thoughtful in terms of sharing information. Thanks again![/quote]

Aww! Thank you! I really hope your child loves Eastern if they decide to go! I think it's a great experience and an amazing program, but then again, I'm biased :)

[quote=Anonymous]Eastern/RMIB student, my kid went on the same track as you (currently a freshman at RMIB) and your answers ring very true to her experiences as well. It's really nice of you to share your thoughts with parents who are trying to help their kids make an informed decision.[/quote]

Haha I probably know your child!

[quote=Anonymous]OP, was there any bullying at Eastern? How did magnet and non-magnet students interact?[/quote]

I wouldn't call it bullying, but I know that the way some people behave can make others uncomfortable. It's hard to describe the dynamic between magnet and non-magnet because it really varies from student to student. I had friends who had more non-magnet friends than magnet friends, friends who didn't know anyone outside of magnet, and friends who hung out equally with both. My math classes were mostly non-magnet, my science classes were 50/50, but gym was where it was really crazy. It got to the point where so many people were disrupting class that our long term sub cursed at us. Personally, I was kind of scared of how some kids acted in sixth grade, but in eighth grade I realized that the people who caused the most disruption wouldn't bother me if I minded my own business because they just fooled around a lot on their own. It was actually pretty funny sometimes when I got sick of gym. Yes, there is a ton of cursing and violence in the halls, but I got used to it and less afraid.

[quote=Anonymous]Did you ever want them to rename it Eastland so it would be like Westland?[/quote]

Haha not really, but I did consider Takoma being renamed to Western. Eastern and Western Magnet Programs :)

[quote=Anonymous]Can you elaborate on what a boy's experience might seem like?[/quote]

Academically, not any different except that he'll be working with more girls. That's all I can think of right now. The boys in my grade were really close and joked a lot, just like the girls and everyone else. Socially, I think I had a normal middle school experience with little to no drama.

I can't express how much I loved Eastern and how happy I was and how good it was for me as a student and as a person. I know this is a cliche, but I would do it over again in a heartbeat. And please keep in mind that this is how I feel and everyone should make the decision that's right for them :)[/quote]

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