Well, it's official, the first round of illness for the semester is here! So far, it isn't as bad as last year, and from what I've heard it's worse back home (where of course I'm headed in a few hours to visit my family). I know a few of my friends and a few more of my classmates have come down with a tough cold, fever, aches, etc... the average yuck. Unfortunately that's what happens when there are so many of us in one region. Luckily, we're small enough that professors know when a bought of sick is going around and try to be a bit more understanding.
We're a few weeks into semester and everyone is settling in. I've already written a couple papers, have worked well into a few projects, and am getting ready for the first round of exams. Campus looks BEAUTIFUL this time of year, with all the trees frosted beautifully, the snowflakes falling like a snow globe, and the snow starting to pile up. When it's just snowy and not windy, it's my favorite time of year.
Well, headed home for the weekend to visit my family for the first time this semester. Apparently they're all sick. Since there's a job fair next week, I'm hoping I don't get stuck with something. We shall see.
Hope all is well wherever you are
~Til next time
Sarah
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
The Great Newspaper Kickoff!
Hello all!
Halfway through the second week of school and my schedule is starting to pick up. I've been working at my internship for a few days but right now my boss is on a business trip to Brazil. 80 degree weather sure beats all the ice we've been battling. Luckily our great groundskeepers have been able to pretty much stay on top of all the icy sidewalks.
The first issue of our school newspaper, The Triangle, is due out next Friday, meaning articles are due today! As exciting as this is, it just doubles my workload. Since we haven't yet chosen some students to start copy editing articles, it is my job as editor-in-chief to edit every article. Then I have to edit and crop any photos. After that, I have to do layout, which consists of choosing what articles go where, making sure they fit in the columns, placing pictures, making headlines, and putting captions on all the pictures. Then I have to make sure all the content lines line up. It takes hours. But it is enjoyable while I'm doing it. I'm a bit of a control freak so being able to make sure all the lines are equal is really fun.
Anyway, we just opened up our annual call out to the campus, looking for new staff writers from all over campus. The great thing about the paper is that we are open to any student. We don't care what year or major you are.
The newspaper can also be a work study job. It doesn't pay a ton but every little bit is great in college. As long as you are work study qualified, you can get the opportunity to write articles, sell ads, or take pictures for a little money.
Personally, I am not work study eligible because my parents make too much money. Unfortunately, my parents think I will value my education more and work harder if I pay my own way... so I never have money... :) It's kind of fun though. You learn how little you need to buy and it's a great lesson as to the difference between needs and wants. You need protein, you want soda...
It has been a truly eye-opening experience and I know I will be a more successful woman because of it, though I do wish the lesson didn't come with student loans. At least Trine is great about giving out grants and scholarships. I was able to get more money here as an out-of-state student than anywhere else.
This weekend I am going to a Red Wings game. I am so excited!!!!! It's something that I have wanted to do since I was about 8 but never had the chance. Surely I'll be like an 8-year-old going Disney World for the first time. I'll make sure I take lots of pictures and post them up here when I get back.
~Til next time
Sarah
Halfway through the second week of school and my schedule is starting to pick up. I've been working at my internship for a few days but right now my boss is on a business trip to Brazil. 80 degree weather sure beats all the ice we've been battling. Luckily our great groundskeepers have been able to pretty much stay on top of all the icy sidewalks.
The first issue of our school newspaper, The Triangle, is due out next Friday, meaning articles are due today! As exciting as this is, it just doubles my workload. Since we haven't yet chosen some students to start copy editing articles, it is my job as editor-in-chief to edit every article. Then I have to edit and crop any photos. After that, I have to do layout, which consists of choosing what articles go where, making sure they fit in the columns, placing pictures, making headlines, and putting captions on all the pictures. Then I have to make sure all the content lines line up. It takes hours. But it is enjoyable while I'm doing it. I'm a bit of a control freak so being able to make sure all the lines are equal is really fun.
Anyway, we just opened up our annual call out to the campus, looking for new staff writers from all over campus. The great thing about the paper is that we are open to any student. We don't care what year or major you are.
The newspaper can also be a work study job. It doesn't pay a ton but every little bit is great in college. As long as you are work study qualified, you can get the opportunity to write articles, sell ads, or take pictures for a little money.
Personally, I am not work study eligible because my parents make too much money. Unfortunately, my parents think I will value my education more and work harder if I pay my own way... so I never have money... :) It's kind of fun though. You learn how little you need to buy and it's a great lesson as to the difference between needs and wants. You need protein, you want soda...
It has been a truly eye-opening experience and I know I will be a more successful woman because of it, though I do wish the lesson didn't come with student loans. At least Trine is great about giving out grants and scholarships. I was able to get more money here as an out-of-state student than anywhere else.
This weekend I am going to a Red Wings game. I am so excited!!!!! It's something that I have wanted to do since I was about 8 but never had the chance. Surely I'll be like an 8-year-old going Disney World for the first time. I'll make sure I take lots of pictures and post them up here when I get back.
~Til next time
Sarah
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
New Classes
Well, here it is, Wednesday, and now I have attended all my new classes at least once. For the first time ever in my college career, ordering my books online over break came back to bite me in the bootie. I've never had textbooks take this long to ship!!! I have homework due soon that requires that book. Luckily, there are other students in my class that were willing to share their book.
I start my new internship tomorrow. One thing that's great about living in a small area like Steuben County is that there are lots of opportunities to work at some great companies. It's just small enough that there's a homey feel about it, but not so small that companies don't want to expand here. It's a wonderful place to live.
Well, hopefully classes go well... and are interesting.
~Til next time,
Sarah
I start my new internship tomorrow. One thing that's great about living in a small area like Steuben County is that there are lots of opportunities to work at some great companies. It's just small enough that there's a homey feel about it, but not so small that companies don't want to expand here. It's a wonderful place to live.
Well, hopefully classes go well... and are interesting.
~Til next time,
Sarah
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Back to school
Well, Christmas break is over and it's back to school all over the country. Trine U students won't start classes until Tuesday but many of us are back on campus, settling in for another semester. For me, it's my second to last semester, which is both extremely exciting and terrifying at the same time.
The greatest part about being able to start a new semester is getting into all the new classes. After half a semester, the routine can get pretty tiring, so it's always exciting to meet any new professors and see who is in your class. Also, since my classes are all upper level classes, it's exciting to get a little more serious about what you will need to know to be successful, and focus on career building, something the professors at Trine are great at. I know I can't wait to see what this semester will bring.
~Til next time
Sarah
The greatest part about being able to start a new semester is getting into all the new classes. After half a semester, the routine can get pretty tiring, so it's always exciting to meet any new professors and see who is in your class. Also, since my classes are all upper level classes, it's exciting to get a little more serious about what you will need to know to be successful, and focus on career building, something the professors at Trine are great at. I know I can't wait to see what this semester will bring.
~Til next time
Sarah
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