Friday 19 December 2014

Chicago

Nick went to Chicago this week with my dad and brother, Brody. Lots of the kids in our family have taken an aptitude test in the states by the Johnson O' Connor Research Foundation. They test anything and everything that your mind and body are naturally good at. They give you direction as to what types of careers would be suited for you based on your already present natural abilities and talents. Most of you have probably already taken some kind of aptitude test before, whether in school or online. This aptitude testing is quite extensive, it requires a whole day spent doing all kinds of tests. From finger and tweezer dexterity, visual perception, divergent thinking, 2D and 3D spatial visualization, memory for designs, tones, numbers, color vision, the list goes on...Once your testing is complete they spend time going over your results in conjunction with your interests. The aptitude test was the real reason for the trip, but if you've ever been on a trip with my dad it usual involves some kind of sporting event as well. This was Nick's first NFL game and he said it was a blast!