Q:(Initially posted on January 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE RUTH X. IN CA
Can someone who has participated in a Science Olympiad help me to get a
perspective of what I should expect in such an event? I'm participating in
this Academic event for the first time, and I have NO clue how rigorous
and/or competitive it is? Any suggestions for me? I'm doing "Feathered
Frenzy" (it's all about birds - many birds and I'm stunned on how many birds
I have to memorize. It seems impossible. I'm overwhelmed). HELP!!!

January 29, 2003
A: FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE O. IN WA
Hey don't freak out about the Science Olympiad. I did somewhat
participate in the Olympiad when they first set it up last year at my
school (I think that's correct but I am not sure since I was a freshman
last year). Anyhow, I am also preparing for another Academic competition,
but it is a Deaf Academic Bowl Competition held in Colorado Springs this
year. And, so what I suggest to you is to study a range of little topics
here and there that you've learned in Science. Basically it is just a
competition testing what you have learned and know, but it is great if
you can study more just to be safe. Nonetheless, have fun and good luck!