Be prepared for the time of your life! This is an experience like none other. I can't recall all the specific things that made GLA amazing, but I can say with certainty that those three weeks (which will also be your future three weeks) is like going on a fantastical whirlwind adventure that leaves you breathless and excited with every memory and every friend made.
I know the following comment will be absolute sacrilege, however, I hope that you will be receptive in what I wish to share: leave your cell phone and devices at home. I know, I know, I went through the exact same thought process as you are going through right now. As true as that may be, I challenge you take a step back and look at the here and now: where you are at, who you are with, what you are doing. Devote your time to creating bonds with the people who will be around you, including your roommate, your peers, your RAs (us!), and your teachers. You have this AMAZING opportunity to immerse yourself into a community that all shares a common bond: a love of Classics. Three weeks will surprisingly be gone like the wind, so... Experience these moments. Forage life-long friendships. Learn beyond. With that said, you will have the opportunity to do things the old-fashioned way: SNAILMAIL and CAMERA. That’s right! Some things to consider:
Some other things to consider bringing to make your experience at GLA amazing and comfortable:
Mox videbo, Kelly Hart (RA)
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Salvete!This blog will document the MMXVII session of the Virginia Governor's Latin Academy. After elections are held, the aediles will be responsible for its upkeep. Contact Us
Email: valatinacademy@gmail.comOffice Phone: (804) 496-1589 Mailing Address: (student's name) c/o Governor's Latin Academy Randolph-Macon College P.O. Box 5005 Ashland, VA 23005 GLA Checklists
Download these and use them to help with packing: GLA Clothing Checklist GLA Essentials Checklist GLA School Supplies & Optional Checklist Suggested Texts-
NOT REQUIRED Again, these are not required and I would only get one from each category, if any. Latin Lexicons a. Conversational Latin for Oral Proficiency b. Cassell's Concise Latin-English, English-Latin Dictionary c. Collins Latin Concise Dictionary Greek Texts/Lexicons a. Homeric Greek: A Book for Beginners b. Liddell and Scott's Greek-English Lexicon Abridged c. Pocket Oxford Classical Greek Dictionary Translation Texts a. Iliad b. Thyestes Daily Life Books a. Everyday Life in Ancient Rome b. Peoples of the Roman World c. A Day in the Life of Ancient Rome d. Daily Life in the Roman City Vestes Romanae
You will need Roman clothing for several of our activities. You might not always have much time between these events, so you might want to bring more than one outfit. Patterns An Overview I & II Roman Dress Simple Tunica, Stola, and Palla Patterns Legio XX's Civilian Clothing Another Simple Dress Pattern Greek Patterns Simple Tunic and Toga Patterns Peplos Pattern Legio XX's Military Clothing Officers of the Academy
Censors: Xavier W. and Frances H. Consuls: Hannah K. and Sayeed A. Praetor: Jake B. and Claire M. Aedile: Britney P. and Caroline M. (that’s us!) Tribune: Ana S. and Min Jae K. Quaestor: Anna L. and Charlie M-B |