So, this semester has taken a big turn and has not been too great academically. I'm missing a lot of class and that's not good. I will be playin catch-up the rest of the semester. And I will have to drop another class like I have each semester. Sometimes it's necessary to drop a class.
It does not mean you're unable to learn, it just may be the wrong professor for you. Or perhaps you have too much going on to focus on your class. Or in my case, all the above plus the class not being what I expected. Sciences and maths are not my strong suit. Aand I learned this in my Astronomy class. It's sad, but it happens to almost everyone. Just look past it and work on everything else.
Aside from being ill a lot this semester so far and the grades, I've been pretty busy with my residential Hall Council meetings and plans and such, as well as I am the President of the French Club and have been working on getting things going for us. Also, I'm going to look into being an RA(that's Resident Assistant) at te residential hall I stayed at last year. I've got encouragement from my RA friend and I'm pretty sure I can do the job. It'll just be a game of balence between homework, classes, extra-curriculars, work study, sleep, eating, "free time," socializing, and whatever else to toggle with the duties of being an RA.
It's starting to get cooler on campus. I think Autumn is on its way! I'm exciting to burst out the hoodies and sweaters and long sleeve shirts again. I like it more because you can DO something about the cold!
Any way, I ran into the new President of UCA today while I was at lunch, I think. He accidentally dropped a spoon that I picked up right after him, not even knowing who he was at the time. He smiled and said, "Thank you." Nice manners, that man. I approve! It's great to have a well-mannered President at UCA.
So, before I end this blog, I want to just say.... I got a work study job! I am not working in the library in the music lab. :) It's great, I just started today. I'm so relieved to have a work study job and finally get some money coming in... Okay, in a month I'll get some money, but for now it's just good to be a part of something new!
I could continue to keep on writing, but we all know that life is always on the go, so I'm going to go, too!
Until next time!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Back into the groove!
After a fantastic and very memorable summer, I have returned to UCA! It was a great summer(got my first job, flew for the first time, went to NYC, took the metro and did so many things) and even though it was all very wonderful, it's so great to be back home to UCA.
It was very refreshing to get all my belongings moved into my new residence hall(which is across the street from my old one!) and see my old friends I have not seen all summer!
So, now I'm entering year two of the university scene and I still feel like I'm new to everything at times, but also "Been there, done that" to many things, as well. I've gotten most of my books, attended my classes(maybe missed a couple on accident -- bad idea!) and already met some new friends!
The whole work study thing has not been going well, but I may have a prospect in the near future! I applied to the ID place in Bernard and I'm hoping to get an interview in the next few days! Otherwise... I will have to wait until the next opportunity comes along. Though, I do have a future position in the language lab of Irby Hall! I'm next on the list for French work study students, which is totally awesome! It pays to make friends and know people, especially when trying to get a job! But, of course, we should all know that, right?
Moving on, what can I say as advice so soon in the year? Hmm,... freshmen, make sure you have the meal plan you want before it's too late to change it! You may find a different meal plan suits you more, though I do just fine with 15 meals a week and $30 of DCB(declining cash balence) for the semester! Food is important! Always be sure to have a snack storage as well as something to eat when you're unable to go to the cafetera -- because it will happen sometime! ;) Planning ahead in case of emergency is a great thing especially when it means a meal for you!
Oh, while I'm thinking about it, also: stay well-sanitized! It seems this semester the big 'scare' will be H1N1 (AKA: Swine Flu)! But don't worry too much, it's still just influenza! But do take precautions and be smart, sanitize! Invest in a pocket-size antibactirial bottle to use between classes. You have NO idea how many people touch those doorknobs and handrails! Smartness will keep you safe, but if you do feel like you're getting sick, go to the Health Centre or see your family doctor! No reason to not utilize our fine facilities on campus! No matter where you are, if you're in a school setting, you should stay clean and sanitize often!
Well, I suppose I'll let you all go and save more for next time!
Welcome to UCA, new freshmen! And to the high school readers: look forward to more good news about UCA!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Like the wind.
Like the wind, this school year has come and gone. I'm so shocked at how fast it came and went. I still have a lot to do and it's now summer break!
But first let's recap. I passed the semester, whoohoo! I'm now hopefully done with math forever. :) My French degree I'm pursuing does not require me to have a lot of math classes. In fact, I think I only had to pass one math class and that's it! So much better than high school!
So I'll be going into my second year of college already, come this fall semester. What's crazy is when May 29 gets here, I will have graduated high school a year ago! I'm continuously shocked at how fast life is going. And I better get a job quick or this summer will fly by in a blink of an eye.
I moved out of my dorm, said good-bye to my RA and went back to my hometown of Fort Smith in North West Arkansas. I have not seen much of my UCA friends, but I have had a chance to see some old friends I haven't seen since I left town to go to college. Which it's really good to see them again. =)
I'm not walking to the library every few days or so to get internet. I really miss the dorms about now! Free internet, cable, electric and plumbing. It's like a dream place to stay! Of course, you pay for it upfront, but it's still like you're getting free benefits after the initial payment.
One thing remains a constant on my mind: seeing UCA again and being reunited with my friends and making new ones! I'm excited to get back(maybe not so much on the whole class part, but you have to get back into a studying groove sometime)!
I hope you all are having a good summer! I think most high schools are getting out about this time, so I know a lot of people are finally getting to feel free for summer, but since colleges get out earlier, I've been feeling pretty lazy lately. But partly because I have not found a job yet. I think that's another reason I love college, it keeps you from feeling pressured to having a job at the moment. I feel like I'm in crunch time to save up money for the upcoming semester.
Ah well, it's life, no?
Stay well, readers!
But first let's recap. I passed the semester, whoohoo! I'm now hopefully done with math forever. :) My French degree I'm pursuing does not require me to have a lot of math classes. In fact, I think I only had to pass one math class and that's it! So much better than high school!
So I'll be going into my second year of college already, come this fall semester. What's crazy is when May 29 gets here, I will have graduated high school a year ago! I'm continuously shocked at how fast life is going. And I better get a job quick or this summer will fly by in a blink of an eye.
I moved out of my dorm, said good-bye to my RA and went back to my hometown of Fort Smith in North West Arkansas. I have not seen much of my UCA friends, but I have had a chance to see some old friends I haven't seen since I left town to go to college. Which it's really good to see them again. =)
I'm not walking to the library every few days or so to get internet. I really miss the dorms about now! Free internet, cable, electric and plumbing. It's like a dream place to stay! Of course, you pay for it upfront, but it's still like you're getting free benefits after the initial payment.
One thing remains a constant on my mind: seeing UCA again and being reunited with my friends and making new ones! I'm excited to get back(maybe not so much on the whole class part, but you have to get back into a studying groove sometime)!
I hope you all are having a good summer! I think most high schools are getting out about this time, so I know a lot of people are finally getting to feel free for summer, but since colleges get out earlier, I've been feeling pretty lazy lately. But partly because I have not found a job yet. I think that's another reason I love college, it keeps you from feeling pressured to having a job at the moment. I feel like I'm in crunch time to save up money for the upcoming semester.
Ah well, it's life, no?
Stay well, readers!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Almost there...!
It is now, what? The last two weeks of school? I have next week and the week after is finals! It is amazing to think I have now been in a year of college! Time really passes by fast! A year ago I was a high school senior ready to graduate! And now I am in college and working on getting my future in line! I am glad I don't have to use a map to navigate around campus anymore, though! That was fun when I first got here, ha ha. But, last two weeks. Wow! I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to do this summer. After high school, it's all different, it seems.
I think I will be staying with some friends I made at UCA and live in a new city for the summer and get a job and just have time to spend with my new lovely friends. I think some activities will be me learning to drive, getting my first job, camping with friends, crazy conversations, late night fun, movie marathons(at least I think so), tour of the town, complaining about the heat, and other things.
I hinted about the possibility of going to Canada this summer, but because I do not have a passport or enough preparations, I don't think I will be going. But let me tell you about it. It's a French immersion program in Nova Scotia. Had I a passport and everything else a couple of months ago, I would have been able to go, but life is life. Any way, the thought of going to another country and speaking only in French so soon after high school is such a cool idea to me. It would have been a perfect time, but circumstances stand in my way. If you are a business major or minor, you can apply for a grant to study in Canada and work with French or English and get experience outside of America. :) So, I highly encourage people in this field to go!
I'm still trying to catch up on work and study for my finals. It'll be a crazy end to the semester, but so worth it if everything pans out! College is busy, but so great. I'm so very glad I came to UCA and met all the people I have so far and spend time with them.
I'm going to go in another direction here, because I spaced out and lost my train of thought. And the sweet, sweet coolness of the air conditioner. Which is turned back on, by the way. For a while we had neither heater nor air conditioner. And it seems summer is wanting to come, as the temperature has gone up to 87 degrees Fahrenheit today. Now, heat is all good and everything -- helps the Earth not die and whatever -- but I dislike heat. I like my coldness. You know? You can do something about the cold: put on more clothes. But with heat, it's just. Hot. And sticky. And burning. And makes me tired and energyless. Boo on heat. But it can be good as well, I suppose.
Even though it's getting hotter, I am looking forward to summer. So, we're on a countdown to summer, now. And that countdown is over after May 8, 2009 for me. :)
I'll blog again before then. And I'll continue in next year, too! So sophomore experience will be fun! I'll be living in Baridon which is the building right behind my current dorm of Short/Denney hall. :) So I'm not going too far next year and get to room with my friend I made here. He will be an RA. I just have to find another friend to room with me.
Ahhh! Next year will be great! I'll be taking some new classes, but even boring classes have interesting times, so we'll see how it all comes out. This semester still has a lot to go before it's over though, so I will have to wait! :)
See you all again!
I think I will be staying with some friends I made at UCA and live in a new city for the summer and get a job and just have time to spend with my new lovely friends. I think some activities will be me learning to drive, getting my first job, camping with friends, crazy conversations, late night fun, movie marathons(at least I think so), tour of the town, complaining about the heat, and other things.
I hinted about the possibility of going to Canada this summer, but because I do not have a passport or enough preparations, I don't think I will be going. But let me tell you about it. It's a French immersion program in Nova Scotia. Had I a passport and everything else a couple of months ago, I would have been able to go, but life is life. Any way, the thought of going to another country and speaking only in French so soon after high school is such a cool idea to me. It would have been a perfect time, but circumstances stand in my way. If you are a business major or minor, you can apply for a grant to study in Canada and work with French or English and get experience outside of America. :) So, I highly encourage people in this field to go!
I'm still trying to catch up on work and study for my finals. It'll be a crazy end to the semester, but so worth it if everything pans out! College is busy, but so great. I'm so very glad I came to UCA and met all the people I have so far and spend time with them.
I'm going to go in another direction here, because I spaced out and lost my train of thought. And the sweet, sweet coolness of the air conditioner. Which is turned back on, by the way. For a while we had neither heater nor air conditioner. And it seems summer is wanting to come, as the temperature has gone up to 87 degrees Fahrenheit today. Now, heat is all good and everything -- helps the Earth not die and whatever -- but I dislike heat. I like my coldness. You know? You can do something about the cold: put on more clothes. But with heat, it's just. Hot. And sticky. And burning. And makes me tired and energyless. Boo on heat. But it can be good as well, I suppose.
Even though it's getting hotter, I am looking forward to summer. So, we're on a countdown to summer, now. And that countdown is over after May 8, 2009 for me. :)
I'll blog again before then. And I'll continue in next year, too! So sophomore experience will be fun! I'll be living in Baridon which is the building right behind my current dorm of Short/Denney hall. :) So I'm not going too far next year and get to room with my friend I made here. He will be an RA. I just have to find another friend to room with me.
Ahhh! Next year will be great! I'll be taking some new classes, but even boring classes have interesting times, so we'll see how it all comes out. This semester still has a lot to go before it's over though, so I will have to wait! :)
See you all again!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
It's winding down... but not really!
So, like in high school, as the last semester winds down, so, too, would the work load wind down, you would think. But, oh no, college is so much different -- the semester may be winding down in days of time, but the work load and business only keeps getting more lengthy!!! Not always a bad thing, it's just really, really hard to keep up and keep doing things you once did when the semester wasn't as busy. So... here's a tip that may seem obvious, but sometimes so hard to do!
CollegeTip: Stay on top of things!!!
This past weekend I stayed with my friends I've made at Conway and had a birthday party for a friend(she really enjoyed it) and then played Final Fantasy XII on my friend's PS2 -- addicting game! I played about 10-to-14 hours of it this weekend while I was zombified on the couch. I also got out and walked around campus with the same friends while people were gone for Easter weekend. I tell you, this campus... beautiful! I really admire the care the gardeners or whoever keep up with the campus because it's really great. I've been meaning to take some pictures and upload them online, so perhaps I can show them to you all(if you haven't visited the campus yet, now's a great time to see the beauty of the budding trees and colorful flowers!) and upload them onto here or somewhere. =)
But like I was saying, we went to the Harding Plaza, which has to be my favorite spot on campus. It's this beautiful fountain area with these awesome columns and flowers around. You should know it from pictures on the main site, I think. Any way, there's this giant tree nearby, too. The whole area is just a great sit-and-read spot! We went there and sat by the fountain for a while, listening and soaking in the beautiful day. It's really relaxing and in the midst of chaotic work and busy times, I like to just go there and let my mind wander and unwind.
I'm hoping to go to Canada this summer, but I'll blog about that next time, it's already 3AM on a weeknight! ;)
See you later in the week and keep reading, the semester is so not over yet!
~Cody
CollegeTip: Stay on top of things!!!
This past weekend I stayed with my friends I've made at Conway and had a birthday party for a friend(she really enjoyed it) and then played Final Fantasy XII on my friend's PS2 -- addicting game! I played about 10-to-14 hours of it this weekend while I was zombified on the couch. I also got out and walked around campus with the same friends while people were gone for Easter weekend. I tell you, this campus... beautiful! I really admire the care the gardeners or whoever keep up with the campus because it's really great. I've been meaning to take some pictures and upload them online, so perhaps I can show them to you all(if you haven't visited the campus yet, now's a great time to see the beauty of the budding trees and colorful flowers!) and upload them onto here or somewhere. =)
But like I was saying, we went to the Harding Plaza, which has to be my favorite spot on campus. It's this beautiful fountain area with these awesome columns and flowers around. You should know it from pictures on the main site, I think. Any way, there's this giant tree nearby, too. The whole area is just a great sit-and-read spot! We went there and sat by the fountain for a while, listening and soaking in the beautiful day. It's really relaxing and in the midst of chaotic work and busy times, I like to just go there and let my mind wander and unwind.
I'm hoping to go to Canada this summer, but I'll blog about that next time, it's already 3AM on a weeknight! ;)
See you later in the week and keep reading, the semester is so not over yet!
~Cody
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Around and back again.
Spring break is over, as well as another break I've shamefully had -- blogging. The past weeks have been busy and hard as I fought sickness and grade-slippage and personal conflicts. But I decided to get in and be assertive to get this done. :)
Spring break came and I stayed in the dorm(which I believe you won't be able to do next year) and hung out with my RA friends for half the week and then slept a lot and relaxed the rest of the week(as well as fretted over how to begin a paper).
Today it rained and stormed a bit randomly, it seemed, but it's over now. You know, I'm glad I didn't have class today, or else I would have had to go out in it and my umbrella hasn't recovered from last semester's storms after the hurricanes!
April Fool's day was yesterday and I avoided any real "pranks" on me, and one of my professors wanted to do something but then remembered midway through class she forgot to think of something. And later that night, the fire alarm went off in the dorm -- making me think it was an ill-humored prank, but it was actually someone opening their door from taking a hot shower and all the steam set the alarm off! Looks like you just got a tip for the future on what not to do. ;)
The flowers are starting to come out and look nice around campus. It's really pretty and nice to see such colorful flowers around! I think I prefer the turning colors of autumn though, the trees are beautiful then!
We have about a month of school left, I think. So I'm getting antsy about my first year ending -- it's flown by so fast! Really amazing to think about it. Next semester I can see all the new freshmen and be able to help like I've been helped(and probably will continued to be helped) by random people in the upper classifications.
Next week I'll try to find another helpful tip to depart to you incoming freshmen reading this!
'Til next time!
-Cody
Spring break came and I stayed in the dorm(which I believe you won't be able to do next year) and hung out with my RA friends for half the week and then slept a lot and relaxed the rest of the week(as well as fretted over how to begin a paper).
Today it rained and stormed a bit randomly, it seemed, but it's over now. You know, I'm glad I didn't have class today, or else I would have had to go out in it and my umbrella hasn't recovered from last semester's storms after the hurricanes!
April Fool's day was yesterday and I avoided any real "pranks" on me, and one of my professors wanted to do something but then remembered midway through class she forgot to think of something. And later that night, the fire alarm went off in the dorm -- making me think it was an ill-humored prank, but it was actually someone opening their door from taking a hot shower and all the steam set the alarm off! Looks like you just got a tip for the future on what not to do. ;)
The flowers are starting to come out and look nice around campus. It's really pretty and nice to see such colorful flowers around! I think I prefer the turning colors of autumn though, the trees are beautiful then!
We have about a month of school left, I think. So I'm getting antsy about my first year ending -- it's flown by so fast! Really amazing to think about it. Next semester I can see all the new freshmen and be able to help like I've been helped(and probably will continued to be helped) by random people in the upper classifications.
Next week I'll try to find another helpful tip to depart to you incoming freshmen reading this!
'Til next time!
-Cody
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Weekend!
The weekend is here! Today was a busy week! I got a lot accomplished and still have a lot more to work on(-cough- homework)! I'm having a really good time, I love times when I feel close to UCA.
So Thursday I joined the other bloggers for a photoshoot to get some pictures made to update the blog layouts. It was a fun time, we went to a building during X period(which is a time slot that no one has class and people can have a refreshing amount of time to eat, chat, have meetings, and get things done during the week) and got to meet the man who takes pictures for the campus and got to be the faces for UCA's blogs. I had never done anything like that before, so even though it was a few minutes in the act, I still got to see what it was like to work with a professional. And we had some fun getting to and from the building on one of the little cart mobiles that one can see running all over campus each day. And what's even more cool is I never rode on one before Thursday!
I'm thinking of joining the Ambassadors, too. I have a few friends in it and it seem like a really nice thing to get involved with. Though, I'll need to know the campus better if I expect to give tours!
Friday night I went to the Chi Alpha VMAs. Chi Alpha is a really great trans-denominational campus ministry and Friday a lot of the groups within had music videos they made shown and we had a fun, formal(optional to those who came) attire to look as and take pictures. It was really fun! Afterward I went to iHop and ate with a lot of good friends. Great way to start the weekend, I must say!
I'm getting concerned with my grades, so I'm learning not to be afraid and to TALK with my professors! People say it's easy, but I get really antsy about it and neglect to. So, now I'm being assertive and taking control of my grades. Gotta stay on top of things in college!
That's all for now, I'll try to blog more in depth next week!
So Thursday I joined the other bloggers for a photoshoot to get some pictures made to update the blog layouts. It was a fun time, we went to a building during X period(which is a time slot that no one has class and people can have a refreshing amount of time to eat, chat, have meetings, and get things done during the week) and got to meet the man who takes pictures for the campus and got to be the faces for UCA's blogs. I had never done anything like that before, so even though it was a few minutes in the act, I still got to see what it was like to work with a professional. And we had some fun getting to and from the building on one of the little cart mobiles that one can see running all over campus each day. And what's even more cool is I never rode on one before Thursday!
I'm thinking of joining the Ambassadors, too. I have a few friends in it and it seem like a really nice thing to get involved with. Though, I'll need to know the campus better if I expect to give tours!
Friday night I went to the Chi Alpha VMAs. Chi Alpha is a really great trans-denominational campus ministry and Friday a lot of the groups within had music videos they made shown and we had a fun, formal(optional to those who came) attire to look as and take pictures. It was really fun! Afterward I went to iHop and ate with a lot of good friends. Great way to start the weekend, I must say!
I'm getting concerned with my grades, so I'm learning not to be afraid and to TALK with my professors! People say it's easy, but I get really antsy about it and neglect to. So, now I'm being assertive and taking control of my grades. Gotta stay on top of things in college!
That's all for now, I'll try to blog more in depth next week!
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