How goes it, prospectives? Things have been going pretty good here. Continuing my adjustment into college life…
So finally, after being dragged around like a kindergartener for a week during orientation, I am deemed ready for my first day of college. Ironic, huh? What is more, I’ve found my college schedule to mirror many of the happenings of my childhood years. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?
Arts and Crafts: I don’t know about the crafts part, but there sure are many arts to master when it comes to adjusting to campus life. The art of getting reception in your dorm room (or any other building for that matter). The art of making a lofted bed every morning. The art of getting from Boatwright to North Court in ten minutes without running so you don’t look like a loser to everyone else on campus (lol). The art of getting everything you want in D-Hall onto two plates so you don’t keep going up to the lines and look like you’re on your way to gaining that Freshman 15. The art of making new friends. The art of walking to class through puddles and still looking cute. The art of actually getting work done in Boatwright (the library). And the list goes on…
My loft…and the rest of my half of the room
Social Studies: Well, I’m not taking a history course this semester, but I’m pretty sure I could satisfy that Gen. Ed. from just being around campus. Want social studies? Go to D-Hall (the cafeteria) and sit for an hour or two. You’re bound to see some social interaction that will peak your interest.
Language Arts: What are these anyway? I’ve always wondered (haha). But as far as language is concerned, UR makes sure its students know more than one by requiring them to take the intermediate level intensive course in a language. Intensive means class every day, plus two practice drill sessions. So yeah, I have Spanish seven times a week. It’s not so bad, though. My instructor, Profesora Simpson, is pretty cool. And plus, my class is equipped with the best phrase that unsure students could possibly have: “No sé.” We use it, and we use it well.
Computer Technology: UR definitely has its share of advanced technology. Hand scanners to check into the fitness center; OneCard to serve as meal card, debit card, and student ID; and text messages to alert you when your laundry is done. Yep, UR has it all. I love it. 
Science: N/A. Not that Richmond doesn’t have plenty of it, but I’m just not taking a course this semester. I’m not a big science fan, but I’ll take at least one course because I have to satisfy my Gen. Ed. Requirement. I’ll probably take biology because I heard that it’s the easiest science, but I just don’t want to have to dissect pigs and chickens and anything else I like to eat (haha). We’ll see.
Cooperative Learning: The teachers here at UR seem to love group work; I already have two group projects assigned and we’ve only had a week of classes. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad if I actually liked working in groups, but I never really have because I’m always the one who gets stuck with the bulk of the work. Maybe it’s because I don’t trust other people’s work quality (haha jk). Okay, maybe there’s some truth in that. But that’s only because in high school, people tried to get away with doing half of nothing and turning it in. Well, I’ve always learned that if I’m going to put my name on something, it is a reflection of me and my standards, so it better be my best effort. Hopefully the lovely students of UR have heard the same and we can work together to produce quality work. And hopefully someone can change my perception of group assignments. I’ll let you know how it turns out in a couple of weeks.
Math: 1+1 = 2. The squareroot of 121 = 11. And the inverse of f(3) for f(x)=3+ x squared+ tan of pi times x over 2…..well, that’s one of my homework problems for Calculus I. It’s supposed to be review, but let’s just say I need a little refresher. So I guess I’ll get back to you on this one…
Literature: Worried about not being able to fit in your leisure reading? No problem. Taking Core will turn your school reading into your leisure reading. With nine books for the first semester alone (plus whatever your teacher may add), you will learn to love the works of Plato, Ghandi, Darwin, Marx, and other historically highlighted individuals. Great fun (yeah right lol).
P.E./Health: Freshman fifteen? No reason to hear of it at UR with our recently constructed, state-of-the-art fitness center. Better than the YMCA, better than Bally’s, it’s the Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness. I’ve started taking a Pilates class twice a week, and I love it. I can’t think of a better way to relieve stress.
And of course I must have my daily nap and snack time. Who says growing up is hard? 
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are still the best! 
Well, off to my Calculus. Until next time…
