Ripples of Infinity by Bonnie K.T. Dillabough

Author:Bonnie K.T. Dillabough
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: young adult science fiction, young adult fantasy, scifi/fantasy, science fiction fantasy, science fiction, fantasy, family friendly, clean read, strong female protagonist, science meets fantasy, Bonnie K.T. Dillabough
Publisher: The Infinite Publishing Alliance
Published: 2021-11-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15: Intensity Cubed

(Jenny was intrigued by the Alliance training process. It amused her that her aunt had struggled with many of the opposite issues that would have been difficult for her in the training. She flipped forward in the journal in anticipation.)

As the days stretched on, things began to fall into a routine, but it was never boring.

Lizzie’s curiosity had led her to this point, she knew. But, as she continued to pursue this unusual course, she realized that she had gotten more than she had asked for. The classes and instructors were unique, and the expectations were so much different than her experiences in Earth academia.

For one thing, there were no grades. You either passed or didn’t. There were no formal exams and no written tests. Each student was evaluated by their performance and participation and, as needed, they were given extra assignments on an individual basis, either because they were struggling with a concept or because they were ahead of the class and were ready for more advanced instruction.

And the classes! There were no lectures after the first week. Assignments were given in advance of the class, and then practical application or discussions followed based on the study of the day before. It wasn’t even unusual for students to be called on extemporaneously to teach sections of the lessons.

All in all, Lizzie was both fascinated and frustrated by the process. She had been so used to being top of the class and ahead of her classmates that this new paradigm made her realize that she wasn’t as unique or advanced as she had always considered herself. Her podmates had been chosen for the same qualities she had. For the first time in her life, she was working with her equals, and in some cases, her superiors.

Nevertheless, as time went on and she got to know her podmates, she found that she was actually making friends. This in and of itself was a new experience for her. She had never really related much with her fellow students on Earth, especially in her college years. She had been so wrapped up in her studies that she had not set aside much time for socializing. Even in the cafeteria she had generally eaten alone, with only a textbook for company.

Now, however, she felt a part of something so completely different and in an environment so alien that she knew she would never make it without the help and support of her podmates.

Not only did they study together, but they also spent time getting to know one another and relating experiences in their differing cultures and backgrounds as part of their classwork. As a result, by the second week, Lizzie was feeling more at home than she had ever been before.

By far, her two closest friends were Minth and Gi. Minth was humble and earnest and so willing to help his other podmates. Gi, although she had come across as somewhat arrogant at their first meeting, turned out to be cheerful and kind, with an energetic enthusiasm for their studies.

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