I have been back at school for a week now, and I must say that EVERYTHING about college is easier the second time around. I knew not to pack as much, I unpacked everything in less than two hours, and finding my classes was a breeze. In fact, it almost seems like I never left! I am really excited about my classes this semester. I have some amazing professors and many of the classes focus on my major. I am also looking forward to being more involved in the College of ACES. I am now on Student Advancement Committee which oversees several events during ACES Week including Lunch with the Deans, and feed your fACES. We also develop alumni relations through events such as the ACES Thank-A-Thon where we call to thank alumni who donated to the College of ACES. This semester I am also one of the student representatives on the Policy Committee through ACES Student Council. The Council has representatives from each club within the College of ACES and helps the clubs to interact and improve our college. The James Scholar Program is always a good idea as well. This program encourages the students in it to maintain a high GPA, and complete an honors course each year. As a James Scholar you also have an obligation to attend the Honors Symposium which is similar to a retreat for all of the James Scholars. Each student who attends eats for free and has the opportunity to interact from students from all backgrounds and majors. Last year when I attended, I ate lunch next to a senior in crop science who had a specialty hay business and had recently received the job of providing hay for the Budweiser Clydesdales in St. Louis. You just never know who you are going to meet when you get involved. I apologize for rambling, but I hope this gives everyone an idea of some of the incredible opportunities we have on this campus. I wish everyone the best of luck in this fall semester and consider getting involved, you will make many new friends and the opportunities are endless. If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask. I am not an expert by any means, but I do know that it isn't always easy to get involved on a large campus and I know a lot of people who would be willing to help. Best of Luck!
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Back on Campus!
I have been back at school for a week now, and I must say that EVERYTHING about college is easier the second time around. I knew not to pack as much, I unpacked everything in less than two hours, and finding my classes was a breeze. In fact, it almost seems like I never left! I am really excited about my classes this semester. I have some amazing professors and many of the classes focus on my major. I am also looking forward to being more involved in the College of ACES. I am now on Student Advancement Committee which oversees several events during ACES Week including Lunch with the Deans, and feed your fACES. We also develop alumni relations through events such as the ACES Thank-A-Thon where we call to thank alumni who donated to the College of ACES. This semester I am also one of the student representatives on the Policy Committee through ACES Student Council. The Council has representatives from each club within the College of ACES and helps the clubs to interact and improve our college. The James Scholar Program is always a good idea as well. This program encourages the students in it to maintain a high GPA, and complete an honors course each year. As a James Scholar you also have an obligation to attend the Honors Symposium which is similar to a retreat for all of the James Scholars. Each student who attends eats for free and has the opportunity to interact from students from all backgrounds and majors. Last year when I attended, I ate lunch next to a senior in crop science who had a specialty hay business and had recently received the job of providing hay for the Budweiser Clydesdales in St. Louis. You just never know who you are going to meet when you get involved. I apologize for rambling, but I hope this gives everyone an idea of some of the incredible opportunities we have on this campus. I wish everyone the best of luck in this fall semester and consider getting involved, you will make many new friends and the opportunities are endless. If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask. I am not an expert by any means, but I do know that it isn't always easy to get involved on a large campus and I know a lot of people who would be willing to help. Best of Luck!
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