Friday, March 29, 2013

Spring Reality Check


College is all about watching TV when you want and staying up till 5 AM just for fun...right? There are certainly those students who try to live the high life in school and put classes on the back burner. Just keep in mind that it's really hard to write a paper when you're running on 2 hours of sleep, 4 hours of Duck Dynasty, and 3 Monsters. Not only has RSU kept me absorbed in studying during the 16 scheduled weeks of classes, but the one week spring break of 2013 was hardly a break.

This past spring break I spent rattling my brain for 40 pages of information about nursing care for patients. By far this is the longest paper I have ever written. You won't see assignments like this during the Freshman year of college or possible Sophomore year depending on the major. Nonetheless, the retention rates for most college freshman are not very pretty on an average scale. Many freshman do live it up and say college is breezy easy until they see their transcript a full year later. Take note: nothing fulfilling in life comes easy. In conclusion, when you get to college, think about how your time spent will directly affect the career you are pursuing.

Peak of the Week:
Volleyball Night hosted by the Pre-Professional Health Club

Challenge of the Week:
Resist the 2 liter bottle of Coke sitting in the fridge.

Quote of the Week:
“You only get one chance to make a first impression.  Make it count.”- Dr. William Hart

Song of the Week:
Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

Pic of the Week:
 

-       - Aaron. B


Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Time Management

Time management is probably one of the most important lessons that I am still learning in college. Without managing my time correctly and staying organized, my life would be complete chaos. My advice to all incoming freshman is to GET A PLANNER!!! My planner has saved my grades so many times since I started college it's not even funny. My whole calendar is constantly filled because I have so many events going on all the time. Being able to write them down and go back to look at them really helps me when it comes to finding time to study, eat, and even sleep. I can honestly say that without my planner; my academic career, work life and social life would be a lost cause. So to all you overwhelmed freshman out there, get a planner and stick with it!!

Peak of the Week:

RSU's Got Talent!!!!

Quote of the Week:

Be the change you want to see in the world.
-Ghandi

Song of the Week:

Good Directions
-Billy Currington

Pic of the Week:

Our new sisters with my room mate and I after their Phoenix ceremony!

Have a fantastic week!!
-Taylor H.

Friday, March 1, 2013

Take 1

Hello, my name is Aaron Battey.  By way of introduction: I am 20 years old, in my second semester of the RSU nursing program, member of the Presiden't Leadership Class, secretary of the RSU Pre-Professional Health Club, and a very active member of the Angus Acres Church of Christ in Broken Arrow.  It is the one year anniversary of me being hired by the Prospective Student Services Dept., and I have enjoyed it immensely.  My life consists of constant studying and giving my fullest to all the organizations I mentioned above.  I get up at 6 am every morning, and usually go to bed at 10 pm.  Needless to say, that is earlier than the average college student awakens.  I have relished my experience at RSU, and my growth in knowledge has increased exponentially thanks to the dedicated professors here. 

Peak of the Day:

Make the 2 hours trip back home to Seminole, OK to see my little nephew.

Challenge of the Week:

Motivate myself to study on Saturday without distraction for an ever so torturing nursing test on Wednesday.

Tip of the Day:

Don't be afraid to take on responsibility.  Fear is sometimes our greatest enemy.

Song of the Day:

Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

Pic of the Day:

My favorite book.  A cup of Folgers and this Book never made 7 am feel so good.
Carpe Diem!

-Aaron