SJC Student Blogs

For the next couple of weeks, I am going to blog about some important tips for freshman and other other students on campus. My first tip is how to find a doctor in Rensselaer. There are many options for students for healthcare. On the Saint Joe webpage, students can look under About SJC, under City of Rensselaer. This has a menu of categories to look under. Currently, there are three pharamacy options, two hospitals, two dentists, an optometrist, and a family clinic. Today, I am checking out the family clinic, not just for this blog, but because I have pinkeye. The phone numbers and websites are listed on the Saint Joe website. The people at the family clinic are very friendly on the phone, they understand that you may need a doctor while at Saint Joe. They also had no problem getting me an appointment in the morning when I called the morning of. I will let you know how it goes...Go Pumas!

The family clinic is awesome! It was easy to get in and get out. Sadly, I do have pinkeye

I am back from Spring Break and ready for the last eight weeks of the year. Everyone tells me that these few weeks go fast, but I think the entire year has flown by. Today, I have my third freshman seminar meeting for the semester and I have my interview for freshman leader. I have some reading to do along with some other homework. So far, I have had a good week, except for my pinkeye. This week, we received our housing forms and get to choose our housing in April based on quality points (GPA x Credits). I am trying to get a private room in Seifert. I think it will be nice to get a room by myself because I can come and go whenever, not worry about people picking up after themselves, and I can study quietly. Additionally, everyone is in the process of working on their fall schedule, mine looks good so far. I am trying to take more education classes this first semester, so I can take psychology classes second semester. We will see how it goes. Go Pumas!

Here are some pictures from my ple classroom, I hope you enjoy I'm off to study then Spring Break! Go Pumas!

Spring Break is only four days away, yippe horray its almost today, even though I am not doing anything super exciting over Spring Break, I am definently ready for the break. I am subbing and working the entire break, every day. I am doing a few exciting things though. I get to sit in on a case conference for some EDU 213, Special Education experience. I am glad that families are allowing me to sit-in and gain some experience. After Spring Break is going to be interesting. I have a non-nursing, community health class starting on Thursday nights. So, I will be probably going home on Friday mornings now. I am excited for the education project that we are currently working on, but it to will need to be completed in the last eight weeks along with a research paper for core 2. It's going to be a busy, busy time. Tonight is a homework and clean the room night. I am working on my final draft of my core 2 satire, I will post it on here later. I am also doing a lesson plan for education and doing a study guide for my special education class. It's gonna be a productive night, I can just feel it. Go Pumas!

Wow...What a week...At the beginning of the week, I realized that I wasn't getting any e-mails from saintjoe addresses. Finally, after contacting the Computer Center (my saviors ), I got it all figured out. And if that wasn't enough, Last Thursday, my car left me stranded on I-94 and is completely broken. The engine is done. After that, I worked all weekend back at home And now, it's Monday and I have a more optimistic outlook. I turned my satire in for Core 2 last night around midnight, sadly, I procrastinated and that was when I got it done. I don't have much homework tonight due to doing some this weekend and last week. I have an exam in Dr. Wong's class tomorrow, but I'm not horribly worried about it. I am just going to read over my quizzes and notes tonight and before the exam. I think I am going to actually get up and go to breakfast tomorrow, the cafeteria is having french waffles, my favorite . After classes, I am going to do some homework, if I have any, then go to bingo at 8:30 in the Courtney Auditorium. Sub is sponsoring the event. Now...it's time to study. Go Pumas!

Good Morning World and Welcome to Monday Morning!!!! Last night, we got our overnight students for the accepted student overnight. We have Natalie and Liz. They are both elementary education and thinking about special education. My hommies! We went to the hypnotist last night and it was the most amazing thing I've ever seen. My roomie, Brittany, got hypnotisted with a group of about twelve other students and they all did the craziest things. I hope all of you get to see the hypnotist if you come here. Simply Amazing! I laughed until I cried more than once last night. This morning, we went to breakfast and showed the girls some other sites on campus. Now, we are watching some tv until lunch then I have my noon class. I think later I am going to do my freshman leader application and read for Core 2. Hopefully, everything is going well in your high school classes Go Pumas!

So...last night weather channel kept saying about a foot of snow for Rensselaer...I was skeptical. But, this morning there was about four inches outside and it just keeps snowing. I had one class cancelled today and I think we are still expecting more snow. Hopefully, the roads are clean so we can host people for Sunday night's Accepted Student Overnight. I guess time will tell. I have some homework to work on today for the cancelled class, Dr. Barce e-mails us what we need to do. This afternoon I think I am going to clean and work on stuff. I have a picture of what it looks like outside our dorm room window Enjoy. Go Pumas!

Back from a short, busy weekend...and for some unknown reason I totally read my syllabus wrong and walked into Core 2 class with a pop-test. It really wasn't a pop test...I just didn't know. I walked to class feeling good and sure and then "pow!" I'm not so sure anymore. But, I can't let a little test get me down, I actually think I did moderately well for not knowing. This afternoon is filled with homework (that I did know about) and a new workout I am going to do. I have finally settled into second semester so now I am going to start my New Year's Resolution of a little weightloss and toning up. I figure that I don't need to watch sooooooo much tv and play soooo much facebook. So here I go...a new me....maybe.

Success...well, that Turbo Jam rountine definently wore me out But, I have good news. I sold two books from last semester and got a good amount of money. I think I am keep some others because I can use them in my career. Time for more homework Go Pumas!

What a glorious start to the wonderful month of February. Its sunny, and kinda chilly, but beautiful on campus. The drive back to campus was as usual...boring, but things here have started off well. My Core 2 class went fast this morning and I even had time for some lunch with Brittany, my roomie, before she went off for her PLE. Now, I am getting some coupons together for a bi-monthly grocery shopping trip. I need some basics and stuff to eat for my PLE on Wednesdays. So far, my PLE has been great I love my little second graders. I get to meet the actual classroom teacher this week, I had a sub last week. South Newton is a beautiful little school, even though, I have to drive about a half hour to get there. I will write about my ple on Wednesday after I get back Tonight, I have a Child and Adolescent Development (PSY 124) test to study for and some case study reading for Intro. to Exceptionality (EDU 213). I glad it is going to be an easy night, those are always the best. Sadly, I know my weeks start out slow and by Tuesday...I'm back to being busy as ever. Go Pumas!

Tuesday...my predicition was wrong...I'm not really as busy as I thought I would be...but now that I said it...watch out! Haha I've been quite the productive little college student tonight. I have finished (hopefully) my final draft of my persuasive essay for Core 2. I finished my homework for EDU 213 and I am still working on other readings. My test went well in Dr. Wong's class, so I am hoping for a good grade on Thursday...cross my fingers. The lecture for Core 2 was interesting and decent too. I can't wait til tomorrow to see my second graders. Other than that not much else is going on. I do have some pictures for you guys....I did some minor moving around in the room so Brittany could have her own desk. We discovered that a desk is a necessity. Have a great night Go Pumas!

So far it has been a busy semester. I am happy to not have any classes on Friday so I get to go home on the weekends Sadly, this phenomena makes the rest of the week a little hectic. On Mondays, I drive back to SJC from home, go to my Core 2 writing class, then lunch and freshman seminar (if I have it). It is a nice day for homework Today, I even got to do a little shopping for some professional clothes. Tuesdays and Thursdays are solid class...8 to 2. Wednesdays, I will be doing my ple at South Newton Elementary School. I am excited to start this Wednesday in Mrs. Mayhew's second grade class. I will definently let you guys know how that goes.
Tonight, I am going to do some reading and some other random homework in an attempt to get ahead of myself, some how, the days just catch up and then you are behind again. I have no idea how that happens. I had a wonderful weekend at home and we even had our first baby calf of the year on the farm. The family decided on a Simpsons theme for naming this year so this beautiful little girl is Maggie. I have included a picture of Maggie and her momma, Jackie. I think I am going to stop procrastination on facebook and actually go work now...haha. I hope all is well in your college searching adventures. Go Pumas!

Illness again...ugh I totally hate being sick. Classes went ok today minus me almost passing out in two of them. I had to leave education lecture early cause I was really not feeling good. Tonight, I am relaxing in my dormroom with my friends, Hannah and Abby. Hannah goes to Purdue and Abby goes to PNC, up by my hometown. They came for a visit because I don't have any classes tomorrow We decided to go to Rico's for dinner then a trip to walmart. When Brittany is done with dance practice, we are all going to the hub for ice cream and smoothies. So, for now, I am going to go do some homework and chill with the girls. Go Pumas!

Today has been a productive homework day. Gladly, I don't have any class on Wednesdays so I got to do homework for Thursday and get organized. Two weeks from now, I will be doing my ple on Wednesdays. So I will be busy, busy from Tues to Thurs. Monday is full of one little fifty minute class; Then, its homework time. As of right now, I get to go home after my nursing class on Thursdays and I will come back before my noon class on Monday. I am glad that my schedule allows for me to work and spend time with the ones I love. I will be doing a lot of snowmobiling at home. I'm so excited my schedule has worked out so great! Hope all your college applications are going well...Go Pumas!

Wow...I can't believe second semester starts today, its crazy! I got back around 2:30 yesterday and my best friend, Katie, helped me carry all my stuff upstairs. That is one set of stairs...I didn't miss. I finally got all settled in at 9:00 pm. That included all the clothes unpacking I had to do I have no clue why I took so much home. Then, I got all my books for this semester which totaled $400... Oh well. My psychology book was the most expensive, but so far I have really enjoyed my psy. classes. Katie and I went to Country Market and I got some groceries for the dormroom and had a delicious chicken caeser wrap at the hub. I worked for about two hours getting old books and notes put away and getting setup for new books and clean notebooks. My first class is at 12. I've been up since 7 for no good reason so I got ready and have since then sufficiently explored facebook and my dorm room. Katie got up early so we went to breakfast while my roomie, Brittany, went to her first class. Currently, I just finished figuring out an internet goof up on Brittany's laptop...it is very important to keep her happy and playing her Yahtzee Party on Pogo.com. I think I am going to go be productive for a brief moment (What I am going to do? I don't know) before I head off to class. Go Pumas!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 17 more days of glorious break!

Finals are almost over! One more tomorrow at 1! Woo-hoo I hope all is well with your studying and finals. I took a few pictures to share with you from campus today. I am going to pack tonight and do some cleaning in my dorm room. If you have any questions, please let me know. Go Pumas and Happy Holidays!