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College: The Land of the Free
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of college is the freedom: The chance to make my own decisions, the opportunity to decide what I will do with my time, where I will go, and how long I will stay out. In college I will make my first steps into adulthood...
Kick A's
Well, hello world. Welcome to the scholastic world of Joey Lynn. I warn you, the things you read here may be scary, unbelievable, or simply sound like downright foolishness. However, if you bear with me, I assure you that I will do my best to draw a realistic picture...
So many new interests, ahhh!
When I originally started college and well actually prior to entering college, I have always said I wanted to become a lawyer, and so major in political science. But now I have quite a predicament, but a good one I suppose, I have too many interests! As I walk around...
Think Twice Before Taking the Dive
“Julie you need to be really careful when you go to college...like seriously. Don’t take rides from strangers, don’t get drunk at parties, be careful with your money…just make sure you think everything through and be cautious,”were the words that my mother said to me...
So Much to Do!!
When I got to Williams College I was bombarded with opportunities. The second I got to Williams I noticed the insane numbers of posters advertising about activities to do and events to attend. All sorts of clubs that I’ve never seen or heard of before were...
READY! SET! GO!
*BEEP* *BEEP* *BEEEEEP* went my cell phone’s crappy alarm. It was 6:32am on August 13, 2011. I could see it was still early because I did not hear the familiar Chicago traffic outside my window. As I wiped the boogers from my bloodshot eyes, I knew today was the day!...
MELIORA! (Ever better.)-Our Motto
When someone mentions the word “College”, most people are typically reminded of two different scenarios. One involves a library, full of studious students eager to be at the top of their class. The second scenario involves a frat house, engulfed with rowdy students...
9 1/4
Studies show that the average college freshman needs 8 ½ to 9 ¼ hours of sleep each night to function at their best. While 9 hours is what a college freshman’s body needs, it is unlikely this is achieved. In high school, I thought I already had established a great...
Big Fish in a Big Pond
If there is one word that perfectly captures my state of mind right now, it is this: Overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by the newness of things--new ideas, new friends, new places, new foods, new books. Overwhelmed by the endless possibilities--the hundred of classes to pick...
The Mysteries of College
My first impression of college life was nothing like what I expected! For starters I did not expect there to be as many activities as there actually are every week!! Just to give a few examples, the Terrier Tailgate, Sammy Dodge Ball and Young the Giant were all...