- USE YOUR PLANNER - Remember that thing that's been sitting in the bottom of your backpack since the beginning of the school year? Well, it's time to put it to good use. Planner's I understand are not for everyone but when it's crunch time, writing down all the details is important in helping to remind you what you need to do.
- CHECK YOUR E-MAIL - It amazes me how many people I've met that don't do this... and because of it they miss homework assignments, class cancellations, pop-quizzes and more. This is the main form of communication between the school, yourself, and your professors. You don't want to miss out on the important messages that filter through your inbox.
- MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY IS WORK - Not play. Although of course there are always exceptions. But for the most part taking these days to study, catch up, and do all of that work that professors give out when they realize they only have a month left of school, is important.
- CHECK YOUR GRADES - Do you know how you are doing in your classes? Are you passing/failing/unsure? Checking in with your professors and seeing where your grades are at is key in figuring out what you need to do for the remainder of the semester. If you're passing, then you know you don't have much to worry about. But if not, it's time to get into gear and figure out what grades you need on the remainder of your assignments to pull off that passing grade. *Reminder* - passing is a C- here at Lyndon.
- REST UP - A part of doing well in school is making sure you catch those Zzz's at night. I am the first to say that I am AWFUL at this one, however, on those days that I force myself into bed early I am so much more alert, happy, and productive the next day. So if it's cram time for you, as it is for many, head to bed early tonight.
- & FINALLY... HAVE SOME FUN - If you follow all of the above, hopefully, weekends can be your time to ease back and have some fun. I love going out on the weekends and just being lazy in my bed the whole next day. I do this because I manage my time so I CAN do this. It's all about how you do you.
Dun Dun Dun... a little over a month until exams and without this April break, thats 4 weeks! It's crazy how the time has gone by this semester. However, as a college senior I've been there/done that, and am happy to give you some tips on how to relax, enjoy, and use time management to your advantage for these final weeks.
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Seniors, it’s happening. In 59 days, our days at Lyndon State College will come to an end. In less than two months, Bagel Depot will only be a mere memory. The Diner will no longer be your hangover cure. You will have to instruct your NEW Dunkin’s lady, to shake the flavoring into your coffee. It is a scary world out there, but we have some things to do before we face it. 1. Pass our classes. Just because you’re a senior and invincible does not mean you can get less than a C-, especially in your last GEU.
2. Pick the 10 fortunate souls who get to see you walk across the stage LIVE. Our Lord and Savior Bernie Sanders is our commencement speaker, and because of that, each graduate only gets 10 tickets for the ceremony. Choose wisely. 3. Order our caps and gowns. Must be oreded before April Break! 71 dollars dor a bachelors 4. Enjoy living within a mile radius of Cumbies. Especially at 3AM. 5. Go to the library for the last time. Or for the first time. 6. Take your last ticket to ride the Refund-Check Train into a tattoo parlor. Get a sloth on your ankle. Name her Connie. Introduce Connie to your parents when you see them at graduation. 7. Go to the gym while it’s free. You will not always have a free gym membership so savor this sweat-worthy opportunity. 8. See Heathers: The musical by the Twilight Players during the third-week in April. 9. Attend the Robing Ceremony: Get robed by your professors and thank them for all they have taught you. Like how to write a professional email. 10. Cherish every last bit of Lyndon that you can. Hug your friends. Thank the maintenance crew. High-five Sheila from the dining hall. Believe it or not, you will miss this place, and the people here when you are gone. Because adulting is hard, but having you by my side makes it a whole lot easier
Dear Friend, Please consider this a formal letter of gratitude for your years of friendship. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed. You took on the responsibility of helping me transform into a normal adult, and upstanding citizen in society. Thank you for always being my study-buddy. Having you quiz me is one of the main reasons I pass any class that we take together. And when you quiz me incorrectly, and I have to correct you, it really does not annoy me, or frustrate me. It reinforces the concepts in both of our minds, so we nail it on the test. Thank you for reading my emails before I send them. Your constructive comments such as: “This sounds bitchy” and “What did you even try to say here?!?” really help to make sure my emails are professional, and of the highest quality. Thank you for leaving hilarious selfies on my phone when I am not looking. I love when I am trying to show someone a photo, but my album is clogged with pictures of you, bug-eyed, and sipping coffee like a crazy person. Thank you for showing me that my stove has a “Medium” function. My Pasta Sides no longer burn onto my pots to the point where I have to throw them in the garbage, and my building no longer has to evacuate every time I cook bacon. Thank you for staying up late to finish our oh-so-important conversations. Even if your eyes are shut, I know you are still listening… somewhat. Thank you for helping me through my funks. Whether it be a breakup, a failed quiz or exam, or the fact that my stress is so high that my shoulders now reside next to my ears, you are always willing to help me through. And last but not least, thank you for helping me fold my laundry. T-shirts are so geometrically misshapen that I still cannot fold them without you. Sincerely, Your Friend By Kyle Gadapee On Move in Day I was an internal mess. I was scared to be living on my own, anxious to meet my roommate, and excited to start classes and meet new people. “What if no one wanted to be my friend? What if the classes were too hard for me?” These were the doubts and fears I had running through my head once my parents left. I can still remember getting a text from someone I met during SOAR asking to meet up and thinking “see you have nothing to worry about.” As I left my residence hall to meet her there was no turning back, it was the start of a whole new life and I was ready. Flash-forward a few months and I had a new roommate (not everyone can live together in such close quarters and that is okay!) and I had finally found a solid group of friends. We had a blast going to Campus Activity Board events – even the dorky ones. It was around this time when I learned that whatever you are doing could be fun as long as you have the right people with you. Classes were going great too. I remember my first big paper for Comparative Government – it had to be 10 pages and I hadn’t really put in a lot of time into it until the last minute so I barricaded myself into the Student Academic Leadership Center area and worked on it until it was finished. I ended up with an A+ and it was such a confidence builder for me. At the end of my freshman year I began to look for jobs because who doesn’t love making money – especially when your Hornets Nest points run out so quickly! I saw an ad on Lyndon’s Facebook Page for a social media student worker and I jokingly applied – I thought that I had no chance of getting it. Well the joke was on me, I ended up being picked out of 25 applicants and here we are three years later! I was also hired as a Peer Leader, which led me to meet and develop relationships with so many of my closest friends. I also became a little more outgoing having to lead other students and perform on stage. Into my sophomore year I was being pushed out of my comfort zone in my Electronic Journalism Arts classes. At the time I hated it, seeing myself on camera, hearing my voice played back, having to interview people, it all just made me so uncomfortable. I was seriously thinking about transferring schools or at least changing my major. I just felt stuck and unhappy in my situation here at Lyndon. A close friend convinced me to move off campus and that helped me decide to stay at Lyndon because I really did love the campus itself, my friends and the faculty and staff. During the last week of my second semester sophomore year I switched my major to Visual Communications. This experience taught me that I am the only one who can create my happiness. I found part of my voice during this time as well, recognizing that my current situation was not good for me and the only way to change it was to speak up and make the changes. The last two years I have lived off campus with my best friends. Everyday isn’t sunshine and rainbows but living with other people is all about compromise and finding out what works, what matters, and what doesn’t. I have had a blast in my new major, learning new skills, and figuring out potential career paths that I didn’t even think about before I applied to college. My job in the Communications and Marketing Office has taught me practical usage of my education as well as a whole new set of skills in different programs and social media platforms. I was even fortunate enough to travel to Europe for a week with my best friend! Looking back, starting off my higher education in EJA combined with being a Peer Leader ultimately made me break free of my worries and fears and as a result I am who I am today because of that. Sometimes I can’t believe that I was ever the anxious and shy person I was four years ago. Now I have no fear interviewing people, being interviewed or speaking on a large platform such as a social justice-talking circle. Meeting new people doesn’t faze me at all and I am more comfortable being myself in any kind of situation than I was before Lyndon. Lyndon State gave me so much, more than I was expecting when I stepped foot on campus for the first time. I gained so many relationships with a wide range of people from peers to faculty and staff. The faculty that I’ve had the privilege of meeting has become not only professors to me but also life mentors. The staff here has given me many opportunities through employment, which has had a huge impact on my life path. By being kind-hearted people the faculty and staff have made Lyndon more of a home than a school for me. I met amazing friends who have taught me about social justice, the art of compromising, and simply how to live a happy life. All of the experiences and memories I have made the last four years (not to mention the 20+ months of miserable winter) all worth it. Part of preparing to walk across that stage is reflecting on the last four years and appreciating the journey I have been on. I have had the unique experience of interacting with the LSC community through the Lyndon social media accounts and more recently through this blog. I want to thank every reader, commenter, and liker, anyone who has interacted with me during the last three years. Your support and even your critiques have made this experience very educational and helped me grow both personally and professionally. Thank you to all the faculty, staff, and peers that have impacted my life through a smile in the hallway or a friendship. I want to extend a huge thank you to the authors who collaborated with me on this blog. Whether you wrote one article or ten, you helped make my summer project a reality and a success. And finally to the Communications team that has guided me for the last three years. As all good things, my time here is at an end. It is bitter sweet as new adventures and opportunities lay ahead as I leave Lyndon behind. So thank you, Lyndon State for everything. By Rachel Veitch '16 If only there were enough words to describe my last year. I graduated college, 2 weeks after that I flew to North Carolina for a job interview, and next thing I knew I was packing up my U Haul to make the move down south. I accepted my first “industry” job as a Photojournalist at WFMY News 2, the CBS affiliate in Greensboro, North Carolina. You would be surprised how much I continue to learn at my job on a daily basis. I’ve come a long way in a year, but I can’t imagine where I would be if I didn’t have those skills acquired at Lyndon State College. You know how you always hear people say “Why do I have to learn algebra? I’m never going to use it.” or whatever they want to say about whatever it is they’re learning. That’s not the case here. I cant eveeeen believe how often what I learned at LSC comes up, work or life related. I honestly wish I could go back just to learn more and hear everything my professors have to say, advice and what they have learned. Lyndon’s best asset is at your fingertips, and I suggest you use them to the fullest while you can. So, Thank You. Thank you Lyndon State for the best experience of my life. Thank You for every moment you have ever given me and every person you made cross in my path. I can never fully express my gratitude for this beautiful gift you’ve given me. I can’t wait to see future success stories from all of you. Lyndon State is a special place with special people, and we truly can do anything. By Kelly O'Brien '15
1. Savor your Hornet’s Nest Points We all know that Hornet’s Nest is the best, but when you run out of those golden points you will hate your life. Hornet’s Nest is the savior to good old d-hall, those late night snack runs with the squad will always be a good time. But if it’s the night before a final paper is due and you only have money for laundry, and you need a snack you are SOL. Luckily next semester with the housing benefits you get an extra 100 points, making it easier to mange the precious points and splurge here and there. 2. Be Yourself Honestly just do what makes you happy. Who cares what other people think? They are probably too busy with their own lives anyways to really care. All that matters at the end of the day is what you think of yourself, and if you are yourself then happiness will follow. It’s okay if someone doesn’t like you; there are way more people out there that like you for who you really are. Don’t try to be something you’re not, this won’t end well for you. So just do what makes you happy, this is college… it is the time for you to be selfish and learn what really makes you smile. Try to be the best you by challenging and pushing yourself to see what you can do. I bet you will be impressed with the results when you live truly to who you are. 3. Try New Things and Be Understanding Say yes to doing things that you haven’t done before will bring you many places. Just don’t do anything that pushes you too far out of your comfort zone. Leaving your comfort zone is going to happen when you move into your room here at Lyndon. You will have to share this space with strangers with different values and ideas. You’re no longer in Kansas anymore, so you will have to make best of the situation. Breaking out of your shell and showing the campus who you are can be the best thing. I know for me it was. Try new clubs, join CAB, SGA, or Ski and Ride club. Really try things that you never would have done in high school. This is college… it’s okay if you’re new and learning, and that’s why you are a freshman in college... to learn. How else would you have learned that you loved to play rugby if never signed up for the club? Don't Be Afraid to Ask For Help! Ask for help! When you need help, ask for it. You have fellow peers, RA’s, Peer Leaders, professors, tutors, and more. In fact someone else might have the same issue as you. So never be afraid to say that you need help. We get it, we have all been there. Time Management is Key You’re in college now, no parents to tell you when to go to bed or when to do your homework. Oh, did I mention that you have this thing called laundry now? Which can take a few hours, especially the big loads, that’s going to be a super wash, super dry and then an extra 40 minutes to get the dampness out. So plan your time wisely, it’s more valuable than you think. You are also surround by all your new friends, you probably just want to explore! Like taking trips up to Lake Willoughby to jump off of devils rock, or late night drives to heavens bench on Darling Hill to star gaze. All of this is great, but you need to make time for your adult responsibilities as well. Remember kids, you are here to learn. So don’t sell yourself short by not passing your classes… may I remind you that you are spending tons of money to be here. By Jake Fortin '19
Ernest Hemingway wrote a story once using just six words, "Baby shoes: for sale, never worn." Members of the Lyndon State Community were asked to write their own six word stories and the results are amazing. Six words: no room to tell.
Amy Wright – Director of Career Services Harder battles bring more fulfilling victories. Jimmy Lynn Mead '18 Never let others say you can't. Tom Shahan '16 Cleaned the house, what is that?! Denise Moses – Interim Academic Coach and Staff Assistant He wanted nothing and got everything. Lyndon Gallagher ‘18 She's unhappy unless she is sassy. Julianne Corcoran ‘17 Take the leap – you never know. Erin Rossetti – Director of Student Life Real success lies in your happiness. Zack Perry '16 Still mid-story: much more to come. Henekis Stoddard – College Steps Program Coordinator By Jade Cota Though it seems like Resident Assistants (RAs) get the worst reputation for being “boring, lame, party poopers" etc; being an RA is actually one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and here is why. 1. Free Room and Board This is not to say that this is the only reason you should ever take an RA position, but it’s nice to be able to have your own room and see your college bill go down a bit. This position is like any other job and it’s nice to get paid for it. 2. Event Planning A huge part of being a RA includes planning programs and socials for not only your direct residents, but also the other residents on campus. You will know how to advertise, plan, and execute all sorts of different events. 3. Resume Boost Chances are future employers are going to be thrilled to see that you were an RA for x amount of years. This shows that you have a unique skill set that includes managing your time, you are capable of being the bad guy when push comes to shove, and you know how to work well with others. 4. Helping Others Whether it is helping resolve a roommate disagreement or saving someone from a more serious situation; you are constantly helping others and being a resource for someone to go to. 5. Your Staff
No one told me that the staff I would meet when I took on an RA position would turn out to be my closest friends. RAs see each other at both the worst and best times of each other’s lives. The Res Life staff will make you feel like you truly matter, because to the College you do. So you want to take a good selfie? Well listen closely, because these types will surely leave your followers saying “wow”.
1) Use Angles and Natural Light-Tilting your head will give the allusion that your eyes are bigger than they really are, it will also highlight your cheekbones. Use Natural light from outside or near a window to make your skin and hair look flawless 2) Don’t be afraid to use filters- Whether it is black and white or a golden filter, don’t be afraid to have some fun. Just be sure to not mask the photo in layers of filters. 3) Be Mindful of your background- Be sure there isn’t much going on in the background of your selfie, or else the focus may be taken off. 4) Maintain decent camera quality- Limit the graininess of your selfies and use apps like VSCOCAM to up your phone’s camera quality 5) Be Yourself and Have Fun- At the end of the day, if you love the selfie you just took then it’s a good selfie. Nothing is more beautiful then someone being themselves. by: Jade Cota Sometimes in life you get to point where you need a major change, literally. We ask questions like "is this major for me? am I going to get far? or can I make a career out of this?" With every decision you are going to have pros and cons. Changing your major is a normal thing because if the person next to you hasn’t, then the person next to them has. I changed my major Spring semester of my Sophomore year and it was definitely the best decision. I may not be graduating on time but the extra time in figuring out what I want to do is worth it. Remember, you can change your major any time and as many times as you want. Be happy and figure out the meaning of life! By Steph Burke |
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