So yesterday I was officially on summer vacation at 9 AM! It was an amazing feel. The weather here has been insane. One day it will be 90 and the next 60 and then back to 80 and then back to 50. That's New England for ya! This summer is going to be amazing, I already have good feelings about it. I'm working in the admission office during the week and then every other weekend I'm going home to work at the bar I've been working at for the past 2.5 years. I've been outside every minute its been nice here. I can't stand people who stay inside while its nice. I just don't understand how you can be inside when its beautiful outside! Especially when in New England the weather changes so much, I definitely take advantage of the nice days here!
My finals went good and I feel I did a good job. My accounting final was a little harder than I thought it would be, but I still feel I did really good on it. Business Law was easy and so was marketing. Globalization was tough but I knew that going into it. I studied as much as possible so I can only hope I did well. I did an extra credit assignment just in case so I'm sure my final grade will still be good.
I went shopping the other day and bought some new sunglasses and clothes. I definitely felt the need to drop some cash after finals. Unfortunately I dropped about 350 on clothes and sunglasses but whatever, you only live once right?! Not going to lie, my sunglasses are bangin! They're Ralph Lauren and I'm really happy with them haha.
Anyways my friends are beginning to return home from abroad and I couldn't be happier. Haley returned a few days ago and actually called me today which was a total surprise. Then Geralyn, Rachel, Kirsten, Alaina, and Melissa return on Sunday. Unfortunately Olga and Allison don't return until June. The Monday after they return, Geralyn and Melissa are going to a Third Eye Blind concert with me so it'll be a good mini reunion!
So being the first full day of summer vacation, I'm going to enjoy tonight to the fullest. But I felt the need to update since I haven't blogged in a really long time! (sorry Sara!)
Blog ya later!
CG
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
3000 Word Paper
So I have a 3,000 word paper due in a few weeks, and I'm ashamed to say I only have about 100 words. It's on Global Warming and I'm only allowed to use facts from this pod cast I had to listen to. It's definitely taking me some time to figure out what to write, but I'm confident I'll get it done. I have another group project due in a week and my group is just finishing up what needs to be done. I have a business law test on Wednesday that I need to study for, but other than that, my classes are pretty much wrapped up! Unfortunately a week after classes end, I start another class for a month and a half. Oh well.
I finally found an apartment I want to live in next year! My roommate and I found on in the North End that is absolutely fabulous! It's a two bedroom, two FULL bathroom top floor apartment. It even has a fire place! And the roof deck is amazing with the best view in the North End easily. Not to mention it's right across the street from Ernestos which is one of the best pizza places in the North End. I'm really exciting about moving into a more modern, mature apartment. I'll also be 21 when I move in so house parties aren't really going to be a big thing for me. Me and my roommate have kind of stopped the whole house party scene because it's always the same everytime. I'm definitely ready to go to bars instead!
I have plans to see Third Eye Blind this summer in Boston and Rascal Flatts in Connecticut. I'm super excited since I haven't seen either of them in a while. I used to go to concerts all the time, but recently I just haven't gone.
Back to my 3000 word paper.....
CG
I finally found an apartment I want to live in next year! My roommate and I found on in the North End that is absolutely fabulous! It's a two bedroom, two FULL bathroom top floor apartment. It even has a fire place! And the roof deck is amazing with the best view in the North End easily. Not to mention it's right across the street from Ernestos which is one of the best pizza places in the North End. I'm really exciting about moving into a more modern, mature apartment. I'll also be 21 when I move in so house parties aren't really going to be a big thing for me. Me and my roommate have kind of stopped the whole house party scene because it's always the same everytime. I'm definitely ready to go to bars instead!
I have plans to see Third Eye Blind this summer in Boston and Rascal Flatts in Connecticut. I'm super excited since I haven't seen either of them in a while. I used to go to concerts all the time, but recently I just haven't gone.
Back to my 3000 word paper.....
CG
Thursday, April 2, 2009
April Showers
Is it really April already? I can't believe my Sophomore year is coming to a close. I have less than a month left of classes and finals. I registered for my Junior year classes last week and got all the classes I needed. Next year I'll be taking Federal Taxation Accounting, Intermediate Accounting I, Data and Decision Analysis, Organizational Behavior, and Business Finance. I'm also taking a summer class for the first part of the summer with Kristin! We're taking our science requirement so we can get it out of the way.
I traveled to Farmington, Connecticut last Wednesday to speak to admitted students. It was really fun and I had a good time. I had to speak for about five minutes which was fun and then I answered questions. Allison went with me and we got to go to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner beforehand. We had a lot of fun on the car ride down with Dan. Definitely had some good bonding time. My parents also showed up which was nice since I haven't seen them in a while. I made a little note about parents in my speech which I think made them happy.
Golf practice started last week. Unfortunately we only have three matches in the spring. Our fall schedule is much larger and we travel a lot more. I can only play in one of the tournaments because of other obligations with the admissions office. I have stopped working in the office because I don't want to go over my hours. With Sunday's showcase and another reception on Friday, most of my hours will be used up. I have about 5 extra hours that I'll use for my last three tours I give on Monday's. I'm kind of happy about not having to work in the office during Finals Week, but also I'm going to miss seeing all my friends at work. Luckily I'll see some of them in the office during the summer.
I have been super tired lately and I think it's because I've been working hard these past few days. I've been trying to get ahead in my classes before finals week so I've been doing some extra work here and there.
My realtor found two apartments that me and my roommate haven't seen so we're going to look at them on Thursday. Hopefully we'll like one of them enough to put down a deposit. I hate having things hang over my head, especially when it has to do with my living situation for next year.
I talked to Geralyn last night for the first time in a while which was really nice. All my friends in London come home on May 3rd which is exciting for me, but I definitely can understand them not wanting to leave Europe. Although Third Eye Blind is playing in Boston on May 11th and Geralyn and I will most definitely be seeing them!
Cheers!
CG
I traveled to Farmington, Connecticut last Wednesday to speak to admitted students. It was really fun and I had a good time. I had to speak for about five minutes which was fun and then I answered questions. Allison went with me and we got to go to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner beforehand. We had a lot of fun on the car ride down with Dan. Definitely had some good bonding time. My parents also showed up which was nice since I haven't seen them in a while. I made a little note about parents in my speech which I think made them happy.
Golf practice started last week. Unfortunately we only have three matches in the spring. Our fall schedule is much larger and we travel a lot more. I can only play in one of the tournaments because of other obligations with the admissions office. I have stopped working in the office because I don't want to go over my hours. With Sunday's showcase and another reception on Friday, most of my hours will be used up. I have about 5 extra hours that I'll use for my last three tours I give on Monday's. I'm kind of happy about not having to work in the office during Finals Week, but also I'm going to miss seeing all my friends at work. Luckily I'll see some of them in the office during the summer.
I have been super tired lately and I think it's because I've been working hard these past few days. I've been trying to get ahead in my classes before finals week so I've been doing some extra work here and there.
My realtor found two apartments that me and my roommate haven't seen so we're going to look at them on Thursday. Hopefully we'll like one of them enough to put down a deposit. I hate having things hang over my head, especially when it has to do with my living situation for next year.
I talked to Geralyn last night for the first time in a while which was really nice. All my friends in London come home on May 3rd which is exciting for me, but I definitely can understand them not wanting to leave Europe. Although Third Eye Blind is playing in Boston on May 11th and Geralyn and I will most definitely be seeing them!
Cheers!
CG
Monday, March 30, 2009
One Showcase Down, One More To Go
So I worked my first ever showcase yesterday and it was quite a busy day! First waking up at 7 AM on a Sunday is hard enough. I was running late but Kristin called me telling me she was already waiting on the street for me, so while rushing out of my apartment, I forgot my Red Bull I bought the night before. That was pretty brutal, but luckily I was able to down a cup of coffee in the office before we started work. When I got to the office, I was handed a 5 page itinerary of the days events and I was blown away at how much work there was to be done and how many people were there helping. I had to help blow up balloons to put with signs and other small things. We blew up over 75 balloons. The hard part was walking across campus in the pouring rain with the ridiculous wind, trying to hold onto the balloons and keep them from tangling up. Allison and I were very unsuccessful and 25 of our balloons turned into one big mess. We finally untangled all of them and headed back to the Law School to prepare for the speaking part of the day. I was in a room where Alice spoke (another ambassador) as well as John Hammel (director of admissions) Misty Gray (an alumni) and Sebastian Royo (College of Arts and Science Associate Dean, Director of the Madrid Campus). Our room was packed and people actually had to stand along the sides and back. From there it turned into a madhouse. After the presentation, I had to help students and families find their ways to their academic information sessions which were spread throughout the campus. I was trying to direct a group of like 65 people which was next to impossible. By the time I made it to the dorms at 10 Somerset Street, I lost the majority of my group. After that I was able to eat PIZZA thanks to Sara, which was fabulous since I was soaked head to toe. Then I helped direct people from the second session at the Law School to their academic information sessions. I pretty much stood on the corner of Beacon Street and Tremont Street asking people if they knew where they were going. And pretty much everyone said they had no idea. I figured that corner was a good medium between the Law School and their destination so hopefully I helped some people find their way. Then I went back to the Sawyer building to give a tour. My tour group size changed dramatically from one building to another. I started with about 30 students and families. Then when I got to the dorms, my group increased to about 75 students and families because Allison's tour group heard my speech and decided to join. Then by the time I got to the Library I lost a few families and my group was manageable at about 30 students again. At my last stop I had about 10 students and families. It was a crazy day. Next Sunday I am speaking for the Sawyer Business School. I've been working on my speech and I'm pretty much done with it. I've been working on my speech for Wednesday when I travel to Connecticut to talk to admitted students in the Farmington area. I think my parents might be stopping by and saying hello since I'll be in the area.
With rain all day yesterday and rain today, I'm definitely not enjoying the weather. I definitely complain about the weather too much, but I really don't like bad weather. I should probably look into moving to a nicer climate when I graduate, but I love the city of Boston just way too much!
On the school front, my projects haven't really moved forward that much. My globalization project has hit a standstill but I'm not worried about it. Accounting and Marketing are moving right along and Principles of Business Law hasn't changed much. I'm beginning to get summer fever and can't pay attention to class, but I know it's really important to focus extra hard these next few weeks.
That's it for now, I need to change my blog layout.
-CG
With rain all day yesterday and rain today, I'm definitely not enjoying the weather. I definitely complain about the weather too much, but I really don't like bad weather. I should probably look into moving to a nicer climate when I graduate, but I love the city of Boston just way too much!
On the school front, my projects haven't really moved forward that much. My globalization project has hit a standstill but I'm not worried about it. Accounting and Marketing are moving right along and Principles of Business Law hasn't changed much. I'm beginning to get summer fever and can't pay attention to class, but I know it's really important to focus extra hard these next few weeks.
That's it for now, I need to change my blog layout.
-CG
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Another Week Down, 4 To Go
So I know it's not good to wish days away or be happy about time passing by, but I'll be honest and say I really can't wait for summer. Even though I love life during school, I really need a long break to energize. I'm starting to work less hours in the office because I worked so many earlier in the semester. We're only allowed to work 150 hours and if we go over, we d0n't get paid unfortunately. I love Suffolk but I don't really want to give tours for free :).
I have a few plans for this weekend which I'm excited for. Friday is my friend's birthday so I'll definitely be partaking in the celebrations. Saturday I'm going shopping with Kristin and Allison on Newbury Street, the Copley Mall, and the Prudential Center. Then we're going out to dinner with Nick. I'm really excited to get some new clothes and I really need some new sunglasses. Then Sunday is the first of two Showcases here at Suffolk. I have to be at the school at 8:00 AM! So I'll definitely be going to bed early Saturday night.
This week of classes was pretty easy and laid back. In Principles of Business Law we got back our midterms we took before Spring Break. I got an 85 and he said he curved the tests dramatically so I'm content with the grade. In Globalization our group projects are starting to pick up and our group hasn't really gotten the ball rolling yet. Luckily we still have a month until we have to present and with our group members, I'm not worried about it. Accounting is moving along, I'm definitely learning a lot more in an Honors section. Marketing is beginning to wrap up as my professor has started talking about the final and reviewing. I met with my undergraduate counselor today who basically told me what classes I definitely need to take next semester. I plan on taking a summer science class to cross that off my list of mandatory classes I have to take before graduation. Unfortunately being an Accounting major, many of my courses are "bottleneck" courses and I can't take any other courses until I complete the first ones. I'm going to have to take 5 courses next year which is going to be new since I've always had 4 classes each semester. I'll definitely be working hard next year but I'm ready!
Countdowns:
Summer Vacation - 34 Days
My Birthday - 142 Days
Virginia Beach - 147 Days
I have a few plans for this weekend which I'm excited for. Friday is my friend's birthday so I'll definitely be partaking in the celebrations. Saturday I'm going shopping with Kristin and Allison on Newbury Street, the Copley Mall, and the Prudential Center. Then we're going out to dinner with Nick. I'm really excited to get some new clothes and I really need some new sunglasses. Then Sunday is the first of two Showcases here at Suffolk. I have to be at the school at 8:00 AM! So I'll definitely be going to bed early Saturday night.
This week of classes was pretty easy and laid back. In Principles of Business Law we got back our midterms we took before Spring Break. I got an 85 and he said he curved the tests dramatically so I'm content with the grade. In Globalization our group projects are starting to pick up and our group hasn't really gotten the ball rolling yet. Luckily we still have a month until we have to present and with our group members, I'm not worried about it. Accounting is moving along, I'm definitely learning a lot more in an Honors section. Marketing is beginning to wrap up as my professor has started talking about the final and reviewing. I met with my undergraduate counselor today who basically told me what classes I definitely need to take next semester. I plan on taking a summer science class to cross that off my list of mandatory classes I have to take before graduation. Unfortunately being an Accounting major, many of my courses are "bottleneck" courses and I can't take any other courses until I complete the first ones. I'm going to have to take 5 courses next year which is going to be new since I've always had 4 classes each semester. I'll definitely be working hard next year but I'm ready!
Countdowns:
Summer Vacation - 34 Days
My Birthday - 142 Days
Virginia Beach - 147 Days
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Five Weeks To Go!!!
Back from spring break, I only have five more weeks of class until finals week. I have the worst case of spring fever and can't wait for the weather to be nice. I just want to be able to wear T-shirts and shorts again. It has truely been New England weather here in Boston lately, one day it'll be 60 and sunny and the next day will be 30 and gloomy. The rain hasn't stayed away either as I feel its rained atleast once a week for the past month.
These first two days back to class after break have been uneventful. My classes seem to be wrapping up even though theres still a few weeks left. In the admissions office things are definitely picking up. Our first showcase is this upcoming Sunday for all College of Arts and Science majors. Then on Wednesday I am traveling to Connecticut to speak with admitted students in Farmington. It's going to be close to my hometown and a few younger siblings of my friends might be there so it'll be nice to see some familiar faces! Then that next Sunday is the showcase for the Sawyer Business School which I'll be speaking at. I just found out today that I'll be able to work in the admissions office during the summer which I'm very excited about because I haven't found a steady summer job yet. I'll be able to work five days a week in the office which will be nice and then on the weekends I'm planning on going home to work at the bar I've been working at for the past two and a half years.
There's a summer Internship/Co-op Fair Thursday that I was planning on attending until I found out I could work in admissions this summer. I'll probably still go to give out resumes and cover letters since there will be over 30 different companies there. It'll be good to atleast get my name out in the business world. I've gotten a lot of responses from my mailings to companies, unfortunately none of them could hire another intern at this time. Co-ops and Internships are so important during college because when you graduate, everyone is going to have a degree. Having the experience in whatever field you're studying is what is going to set you apart from another applicant, that's why I started looking for internships this year. Most companies only hire Juniors or Seniors for internships but I thought I would give it a try. It's not the end of the world that I didn't find one, but I know I'll have to work hard next year.
Now I'm going to write my three speeches I'll be presenting in the next few weeks. Cheers!
CG
There's a summer Internship/Co-op Fair Thursday that I was planning on attending until I found out I could work in admissions this summer. I'll probably still go to give out resumes and cover letters since there will be over 30 different companies there. It'll be good to atleast get my name out in the business world. I've gotten a lot of responses from my mailings to companies, unfortunately none of them could hire another intern at this time. Co-ops and Internships are so important during college because when you graduate, everyone is going to have a degree. Having the experience in whatever field you're studying is what is going to set you apart from another applicant, that's why I started looking for internships this year. Most companies only hire Juniors or Seniors for internships but I thought I would give it a try. It's not the end of the world that I didn't find one, but I know I'll have to work hard next year.
Now I'm going to write my three speeches I'll be presenting in the next few weeks. Cheers!
CG
Thursday, March 19, 2009
March Madness and Virginia Beach??
Today is the first round of the NCAA tournament and like always, I'll be watching tv starting at noon. I always try to watch as many games as possible, its been a tradition for a while. I always make a few brackets and enter a few tournaments so the next few weeks are always a fun time. I have my favorite team, the UConn Huskies going all the way this year. It definitely won't be easy for them since this year so many teams have a solid chance at winning it all. Also, UConn's Jerome Dyson is injured which is a big hit to their roster.
I worked today and yesterday giving two tours. It was weird giving a tour when no one was around but I think the families still got the idea of Suffolk. There's a showcase event coming up in two Sundays and then I'm traveling to Connecticut for an admitted students reception. Then I'm working another showcase and then I'm speaking at a diversity reception. It's going to be a busy few weeks in the admissions office but I'm ready!
My spring break has been very relaxing and I am loving every minute of it. I know these next few weeks of school are going to hard and busy so I'm relaxing while I can.
On another note, me and Kristin (another ambassador) started planning a trip to Virginia Beach for this summer. I'm really excited about it because I've never been before. We're thinking of bringing two other ambassadors with us to make it a mini ambassador road trip. I haven't been on vacation since going to Montreal last summer so it'll be nice to go on a roadtrip with some friends. I've already gotten excited about it by looking all the different attractions down there.
My friend Geralyn skyped me earlier from London. Her spring break was last week and she went to Paris and Dublin. Her pictures made me super jealous but I'm glad that they had an amazing time. I can't believe that in a little over a month they'll all be home again. Although I'm very happy my friends will be home soon, I know they probably aren't as excited to come back to the US.
Connecticut is up 35-17 with 3:45 left in the first half.
CG
I worked today and yesterday giving two tours. It was weird giving a tour when no one was around but I think the families still got the idea of Suffolk. There's a showcase event coming up in two Sundays and then I'm traveling to Connecticut for an admitted students reception. Then I'm working another showcase and then I'm speaking at a diversity reception. It's going to be a busy few weeks in the admissions office but I'm ready!
My spring break has been very relaxing and I am loving every minute of it. I know these next few weeks of school are going to hard and busy so I'm relaxing while I can.
On another note, me and Kristin (another ambassador) started planning a trip to Virginia Beach for this summer. I'm really excited about it because I've never been before. We're thinking of bringing two other ambassadors with us to make it a mini ambassador road trip. I haven't been on vacation since going to Montreal last summer so it'll be nice to go on a roadtrip with some friends. I've already gotten excited about it by looking all the different attractions down there.
My friend Geralyn skyped me earlier from London. Her spring break was last week and she went to Paris and Dublin. Her pictures made me super jealous but I'm glad that they had an amazing time. I can't believe that in a little over a month they'll all be home again. Although I'm very happy my friends will be home soon, I know they probably aren't as excited to come back to the US.
Connecticut is up 35-17 with 3:45 left in the first half.
CG
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