Splash Biography

LUIS AMAYA, U of C student considering career in education.

Major: Spanish

College/Employer: University of Chicago

Year of Graduation: 2012

Brief Biographical Sketch:

I really enjoy math and arguing. Arguing mostly about nothing. I'm a first generation Mexican-American with parents that didn't have much oppurtunity, especially my father. I honestly believe that education is power and it can open many doors. After a certain age the body stops growing and thus begins it's slow decay and death, it'll get weaker, but the mind can get stronger. The human mind and soul is what seperates us from animals; use them, excercise them, because in the end that's what really matters.

Past Classes

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M452: UNIT CIRCLE!!! in Splash! Fall 2009 (Oct. 03, 2009)

I can't even begin to describe and explain how important the Unit Circle is for Math, Science, and other subjects. Learning how to use the wonderful tools and skills that the circle provides will aid you in more ways than you can imagine. We will go over the basics of the unit circle, and its applications to areas like Trigonometry, Physics, Calculus, and more!

H293: Tips for High School and "Creative" Writing in Splash! 2008 (Oct. 04, 2008)

This class is meant mainly for underclassmen. It's meant to provide advice and instruct on the idea of "Creative" writing. "Creative " writing is to help students think on their feet and to create arguments and discussion with limited information. Class will be partially lecture, but mostly discussion oriented.

Unit Circle in SPLASH (2010)

In this class we will learn about the unit circle: what is it, how is it useful, what do I ...

A6: This is Your Brain on Psychology in CASCADE (2009)

Do you ever wonder about what is really going on in our heads when we pay attention or daydream, sense ...