Getting Involved

Hey guys!
The semester is almost half way over and so many things are happening! The interview days for the Honors College are in full swing. It's really neat to see the new group of freshman that I'll be spending time with next year in the Honors College. It feels so weird knowing that I was in their place just last year. I feel like I've grown a lot as an individual and student since coming to college here at UCA.

All sorts of applications are coming out for the next academic year already as well. Ambassador applications just came out Monday and I'm really excited about applying. As an ambassador, you get to run tours for incoming students and tell them about the UCA experience. You work at Bear Facts Days, Presidential Scholar Days, and help with campus tours in general. It's a great way to meet new students and to help them feel more comfortable with the campus.

Student Orientation Staff, SOS, applications also came out this week. SOS is a group of students that help new freshman adjust to college life. SOS plays a large role in move in day and the first week of school. They put on a lot of fun events for the freshman and also give extra tours around the campus to make sure nobody gets lost. SOSers are always excited and enthusiastic.

Lastly, Student Government Association, SGA, applications are out for the next year. As the current Freshman Vice President of SGA, I feel like I've really learned a lot from my experience. I've also met many important people on campus that will allow me to network in my future. Also, for SGA, you have to campaign to get a spot, so it really is an organization chosen by the students.

On top of all of these applications I have to fill out, I still have a nice load of homework. Although I could easily be stressed out right now, I feel at ease. I believe that over these last two semesters I've really learned how to deal with all of these different aspects of college. I know who and what is important in my life and what I should focus on. I can only hope that I can continue to be involved on campus and do well in class without going crazy!

Until next time, GO BEARS!

Time Management

Hey guys! School is going so well this semester! So far, I haven't had too many tests, but the ones that I have had went extremely well. I got a 99 on my Chemistry II test and a 107 on my Calculus II test! I am so excited! I have been super stressed and busy so far this semester and getting those grades makes me feel like I must be doing something right. If there is one thing I've learned from college, it is time management. I have some sort of meeting at least once a day and plenty of homework to go around. Not only do I have to organize things for Student Government Association and work part time in the Admissions Office here on campus, I now have to plan other various events for the sorority I just joined and a Freshman Leadership Retreat for my IDEAL Leadership Team. Luckily, I have amazing loved ones so I always have someone I can turn to for support. Friends and family are crucial when you are in college because they are an escape from stress. I honestly don't know what I would do without them. Managing my time does feel impossible at times, but it always seems to work out (thank goodness!).

There are a ton of fun events coming up on campus too. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Theo from The Cosby Show, is coming to speak for Black History Month. Greek Week is also coming up, where there will be a lot of activities for all of the Greeks to put on. David Cook is performing as well and tickets completely sold out on the first day! UCA is such an exciting campus to be a part of and there is always something going on. I absolutely love it! Go BEARS!!!