Goodbye

Sadly, this will be my last blog. I have worked in the Admissions Office here at GWU for two years. I have been offered a job with Residence Life as a Residence Advisor (RA), so when I come back in the fall, I will no longer be working in the Admissions Office. I will be the RA in HAPY wing for next year, so some of you may be on my hall! I have enjoyed giving tours and working with the amazing team of counselors here in the office, but it is time for something new! I hope that if you have kept up with my blogs that you will introduce yourself personally when you get here in the fall. I hope everyone has a fantastic summer, and CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!

Formal

Every year, Gardner-Webb has an event called Spring Formal. It's kind of like a prom, but for college students. Everyone dresses in formal attire, goes out to eat, then goes to Formal. It's a pretty huge ordeal, and most students go to it. Spring Formal 2009 was this past Saturday! My friends and I all met at Lake Hollifield at 6 and took pictures. We then headed to Outback in Gastonia for dinner, then back to the Webb for the big event. We had a blast! Since I'm only a Sophomore, I still have two left!

Final Exams

Exams, Exams, Exams. We are only TWO weeks from exams. I have endured a semester full of projects, research proposals, quizzes, tests, homework, and papers . . . .and now the moment of truth - final exams.

Exams are usually comprehensive and typically count as a major portion of your final grade, which makes them much more stressful. The stress is increasing and people are ready for the semester to end. But first, we have to take those dreaded exams. Wish me luck!

Summer Plans

The semester is quickly coming to a close, and summer is fast approaching. This summer I will be living on campus in the apartments while working for the Campus Ministries Office. I don't plan to take summer classes. Last year I stayed on campus, worked in the admissions office, and took summer classes. This year I'm going to take a break from school - I am going to work and relax, which will be really great.

The break can't get here fast enough.

What Do College Students Live For?

Easter has come and gone . . . . which is good and bad. The break was nice, but coming back means that we only have a couple of weeks until exams . . . . and then SUMMER!! College students live for two things - sleep and summer - sleep is lacking right now, but summer is getting closer!! We have 18 days until exams and then we are home free! All I can say is - it couldn't possibly come at a better time!

Easter

Easter Break was so short, but so needed! I was overjoyed to have the break, but saddened that it ended so quickly. I played for the Maundy Thursday service at my church on Thursday night. It was a very interesting service. It was called a Service of Shadows. We partook of Communion and spent time reading scripture related to the night of the first Lord's Supper and the Crucifixion. It was a beautiful service. On Easter I played at church and then went to my grandmother's house for lunch. Afterwards I went home and spent some time with the family. That night I met some friends for dinner at a Thai restaurant and watched a movie! Break was great, but far too short.

Easter Break

Easter Break will be here in less than 3 days! After classes on Wednesday it is home sweet home! I will be leaving campus around 5 to head to church, and after choir rehearsal I will be going home. We have no classes on Thursday, Friday, or Monday. It is a short break, but very much needed. Everyone is getting stressed out with the thought of exams - they will be here before we know it! The break will be a great time to relax and prepare for what is ahead.