Just got done with the Concert Ensemble Performance (I play the flute), which went well. However the events that occurred post concert have brightened my spirits!!!
I am no longer an RA alternate!! I will be an RA in Columbia Hall for the 2009-2010 academic year! I am super excited and just felt the need to write a quick, short blog about it.
YAY!!!
Ashley Hemphill '12
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Freshman Frustration
I would like to start off by commenting on the amazing weather that has graced the EC campus. It's been sunny and warm, which has allowed me to wear flip-flops which are by far my favorite type of shoe. This campus is especially beautiful when the weather is nice because people have been outside either working, or just hanging out. A group of us even ate lunch outside while others threw a baseball and a football around. It's a picture perfect campus during these spring days. I've also been able to run outside, which is a great change from the boring treadmill in the gym.
Most freshman, me included, are stressing over the Freshman writing program. I know that I have one 10 page paper, two 3 page papers, one 5 page paper for just my college composition class. I just keep telling myself that all of this writing is going to benefit me down the road. However, at this exact moment I want to throw my computer out my window.
This past weekend my friends from home did not come up to visit, which was a bit disappointing. However, my mother, grandmother and sister are coming up next weekend, which is going to be great. Every bit of home that I can get here is helpful. This past week we found out what our room selection lotto number is and knowing my luck I knew I would get a very high number. Guess what?..... 170. There are only about 215 girls in my class. I wasn't last, but I was pretty close. Luckily my roommate for next year has a low number. I'm thinking Perry is where we will try to be for next year. Speaking of next year, I had my Orientation Leader interview which was fun, I am hoping to be an Orientation Leader for a small group. I can't wait for the in coming class of 2013. I have been in contact with a few members of the class through facebook, and they seem very eager and excited just like I was during this time my senior year.
Oh! For those of you that have read my previous entries, my sister has just started physical therapy and is healing properly. We are very thankful for that.
I should get back to writing my papers..... JOY!!! Have a nice day, and enjoy the weather!!
Ashley Hemphill '12
Most freshman, me included, are stressing over the Freshman writing program. I know that I have one 10 page paper, two 3 page papers, one 5 page paper for just my college composition class. I just keep telling myself that all of this writing is going to benefit me down the road. However, at this exact moment I want to throw my computer out my window.
This past weekend my friends from home did not come up to visit, which was a bit disappointing. However, my mother, grandmother and sister are coming up next weekend, which is going to be great. Every bit of home that I can get here is helpful. This past week we found out what our room selection lotto number is and knowing my luck I knew I would get a very high number. Guess what?..... 170. There are only about 215 girls in my class. I wasn't last, but I was pretty close. Luckily my roommate for next year has a low number. I'm thinking Perry is where we will try to be for next year. Speaking of next year, I had my Orientation Leader interview which was fun, I am hoping to be an Orientation Leader for a small group. I can't wait for the in coming class of 2013. I have been in contact with a few members of the class through facebook, and they seem very eager and excited just like I was during this time my senior year.
Oh! For those of you that have read my previous entries, my sister has just started physical therapy and is healing properly. We are very thankful for that.
I should get back to writing my papers..... JOY!!! Have a nice day, and enjoy the weather!!
Ashley Hemphill '12
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Start of a very busy month!
Hello again!
To update everyone on my RA status... I am going to be an RA alternate for the next academic year, which is a good thing because it is in the next step to being an RA. With the new dorm opening in Feb. of next year my chances of being "promoted" are high. My sister is doing well, so well in fact that she is on a cruise right now. A little bit upset with that actually. My parents, sister and her best friend are on a cruise right now... and here I am writing essays for freshman writing in rainy Elmira, NY. This also means that my sister did not come visit me for siblings weekend (sad face). My family going without me has made me realize that I am growing up, and that I am no longer going to be involved in most of the things my parents and sister do. I am a month away from basically finishing my freshman year of college, and I am growing up (tear).
Freshman Writing is without a doubt the reason for my high stress level at the moment. For the next 4 weeks I will be doing nothing but writing and editing papers. It's looking like I have about 20 pages worth of writing to do. I just keep looking at the light at the end of the tunnel, Australia.
That trip is getting me through this month!!! I can't wait for next weekend because two of my best friends are going to come visit me, and then two weeks after my sister, grandmother and mom are coming to visit. I can't wait for them to come up because my sister hasn't been here in over a year and my grandmother has never been to the Elmira. I had my Gold Key interview, and I felt that it went really well. I will not know about that until right before we leave for April break.
Last weekend I had a great experience that I really couldn't wait to share on this blog. I took the opportunity from the school to go to Greek Peak and go tubing for free. It was an incredible amount of fun that took our mind off of school work that made us feel like little kids again. Here is a picture of us!!!
Have a good week, and thanks for reading!!!
Ashley
To update everyone on my RA status... I am going to be an RA alternate for the next academic year, which is a good thing because it is in the next step to being an RA. With the new dorm opening in Feb. of next year my chances of being "promoted" are high. My sister is doing well, so well in fact that she is on a cruise right now. A little bit upset with that actually. My parents, sister and her best friend are on a cruise right now... and here I am writing essays for freshman writing in rainy Elmira, NY. This also means that my sister did not come visit me for siblings weekend (sad face). My family going without me has made me realize that I am growing up, and that I am no longer going to be involved in most of the things my parents and sister do. I am a month away from basically finishing my freshman year of college, and I am growing up (tear).
Freshman Writing is without a doubt the reason for my high stress level at the moment. For the next 4 weeks I will be doing nothing but writing and editing papers. It's looking like I have about 20 pages worth of writing to do. I just keep looking at the light at the end of the tunnel, Australia.That trip is getting me through this month!!! I can't wait for next weekend because two of my best friends are going to come visit me, and then two weeks after my sister, grandmother and mom are coming to visit. I can't wait for them to come up because my sister hasn't been here in over a year and my grandmother has never been to the Elmira. I had my Gold Key interview, and I felt that it went really well. I will not know about that until right before we leave for April break.
Last weekend I had a great experience that I really couldn't wait to share on this blog. I took the opportunity from the school to go to Greek Peak and go tubing for free. It was an incredible amount of fun that took our mind off of school work that made us feel like little kids again. Here is a picture of us!!!
Have a good week, and thanks for reading!!!
Ashley
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