Getting a new schedule, finding a park, and being independent really made me feel like a college student. However, living at Scott Residence hall is what really iced the cake. I have never had so much fun with people I've only known for a week. When I first found out about my roomates, I didn't complain because I was hoping I got 3 people that were completely new to me. This would give me the oppotunity to get to know them better and make some new friends. I assumed that it would be extremely awkward living with 3 complete strangers. I wasn't all the way wrong. The first day or two was a little wierd just because none of us were comfortable. But, by the second day we were all laughing, dancing, and playing games together. As time went by, I got to know my roomates for who they really were...not just what I heard about them.
Another challenge I faced during my week on the dorm was time management. It just so happened that I had a history test scheduled for Thursday so I knew that I would have to set aside some time to study for that. Also, there were several activities scheduled for us and my friends were all inviting me to come to their rooms and hang out with them. It was hard for me to tell them no, but I had to learn how to prioritize: homework before friends. Luckily, I took off work this whole week so that was one less thing I had to juggle. I found out that the easiest way for me to keep my time straight is to write a daily schedule starting with what I do when I get out of class. In my schedule I included study time, sleeping time, lunch/dinner, my service learning project, and any other activities I wanted to participate in that day.
The last thing I would like to talk about is all the fun I had with the RAs. The RAs were very nice and easy going. Whenever we needed something, they were right there to help us. They also engaged in all of the actvities with us, such as sand volleyball, mojo hunt, etc., which was fun because it gave me a chance to get to know them better. They let us hang out, watch TV, and play games, but they also repeatedly reminded us that we were still in school.
Throughout the week, I have accomplished many things: I got closer to all of the summer scholars, got to know my RAs well, I practiced the difficult art of time management, and I made several memories that will last forever.
Signed,
Jasmine =]
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