Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!

Since I started my college career in 2011, the notion of writing thank you notes has been drilled into my brain by the wonderful Stratton Taylor himself! He has repeatedly stated that every opportunity that life throws at you deserves a hand written thank you note. Whether the opporunity was a job interview, or something like receiving extra help on an assignment, a hand written thank you note proves to everyone that you are truely greatful for whatever opportunity they have provided you. Not only that, but you will forever stick out in their mind when they go back to consider you for something like a job or internship. This theory has proven true in my own life, with scholarship and job interviews. So don't ever forget to say thank you! You never know just how much it will help you out in the future.

Peak of the Week:

It's Halloween!! Time for trick-or-treating and unlimited candy!!!

Challenge of the Week:

Choosing my classes for next semester....I'm out of easy classes to take:((

Quote of the Week:

Leave a little sparkle wherever you go :)

Song of the Week:

Words by Train!

Pic of the Week:

Some friends and I trying to stay warm at a bonfire this weekend! Gotta love fall weather!!

If You're on Time... You're Late!!!

  A specifically challenging aspect of college can be scheduling! Refer to Taylor's blog here!

 ---> http://rsuadmissions.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-balancing-act.html

from a couple weeks ago about balancing that busy schedule of yours! Today, however, I am referring to being ON TIME! If you were to ask my parents (or anyone who knew me in high school for that matter) they would describe me as rushed, or they would tell you that my internal clock just runs a little behind everyone else's. This created many jokes between me and friends or family, but I am here to tell you today that it is no way to make a reputation in college... or anywhere for that matter! My boyfriend's dad has said for as long as I can remember, "If you're on time you are late!" Specifically addressing me with that saying at times, he made an impression on me. During my first year at RSU I realized exactly what he was trying to tell me. For instance, your class schedule says you have Speech at 9:00 a.m. This means you get to class at 9:00 a.m., right? WRONG!!! YOU have speech class at 8:50 a.m. Your professor has class at 9:00 a.m. especially if you have one of those professors who locks the door at 8:59 just because he or she can... You do not want to be involved in the knock and walk of shame when you find yourself late and embarrassed. It definitely takes time to adjust one's lifestyle according to new and changing schedules, but if made a habit, you will feel your schedule open up and you will also feel your mind and body to be more at ease during the day.

Just remember this helpful hint: People love people who are on time! Use this nifty link to help yourself get started to the new, punctual you!

Peak of the Week

Enrollment starts today and I'm almost halfway through my Sophomore year! Time is flying by!

Challenge of the Week

My algebra test on Wednesday! Unlike my brothers and many honors friends, I was not born with the math brain!

Quote of the Week

"Lost time is never found again."
- Benjamin Franklin

Song of the Week

All Night by Icona Pop!

Pic of the Week

This is Kasey! This picture was taken after his very first Half IronMan in Lubbock, TX this July... He just completed his second one this weekend in Wilmington, North Carolina knocking 24 minutes off his Lubbock time. 70.3 miles! What a drive this guy has! Proud of you, Kasey Keoni!

Fall has Arrived!!

Fall is here and in full swing ladies and gentlemen! That also means that we are officially half way through the semester, mid-terms are over and we can finally take a break and enjoy this beautiful weather.  It's time for haunted hay rides, trick or treating and pumpkin carvings! So everyone do exactly that. Sleep in, watch some TV, see the fam, and get your halloween costumes ready because it is fall break and you deserve it!!

Peak of the Week

IT'S FALL BREAK

Challenge of the Week

Powering through the last of my classes and my third nursing test.

Quote of the Week

"There's power in looking silly and not caring that you do."
-Amy Poehler

Song of the Week

Royals
Lorde

Pic of the Week

Getting some quality roomie time in before we all head off to work!