After spending two months at the Ramaz Upper School, I can confidently say that being a Freshman at this school has its perks and drawbacks. For starters, I would like to thank all of the faculty, advisors, and senior advisors for being so welcoming and listening to all of my questions about the school. Orientation was great because of all the chances it gave me to connect with students I did not previously know. Even though the first day was exciting, the next few had their downsides. I’m still not used to the amount of tests and work I have on a daily basis and find the small supply of computers in the library extremely frustrating. The limited computer setup is unfair to students who need to work during the school day and sometimes cannot because the computers are all taken.

The lunch in the Ramaz Upper School compared to the Ramaz Middle School is terrific. The toasters and panini presses are a great addition, and the food, in my opinion, tastes better as well. I am also content with the options of juices at lunch and the cookies brought into class on Friday. Honestly, all of these add-ons make me look forward to lunch every day. The vending machines in the school also make the Ramaz experience so much better: I don’t have to bring a snack from home but can grab one if I’m hungry in the middle of the day. The one thing that bothers me about them is the fact that they do not accept $5 bills, which is irritating when you want a snack but don’t have any $1 bills.