Hello All!
So sorry that I haven’t updated you on life here at Georgetown lately, there has been so much going on!
As for my life at Georgetown…
Classes are going good this semester; I actually enjoy each one of mine. They are somewhat harder than last semester’s so I have had to adjust to the heavier workload and more difficult content. However, I’m still doing great and putting forth my best effort and it seems to be paying off! I have really enjoyed my communication classes as well as my ethics class. Tomorrow I schedule for next fall when hopefully I’ll be seeing your faces around campus!
There are many things on campus that have been going on including the Not-4-Sale campaign that educates on global slave trade. There have been many videos and discussions and the actual Not-4-Sale organization came to our campus! Last weekend was our campus’s first “Dance Marathon” fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network. Many of my friends attended, dancing the night away, all for a great cause. This weekend is Relay-for-Life here on campus, and it is an opportunity for us to raise money to help the victims of cancer and their families. So many things are happening here, Georgetown is such a great place to be!
I am finally an official member of a sorority now and I’m having so much fun with all my new sisters. It’s been great to have them there for encouragement this semester with my tough classes. I don’t know what I would do without them! I have my first formal this weekend and I can’t wait to spend a night of dancing and fun with some of my best friends! I think that support system is one of the best things about being Greek and I encourage all you new Georgetown students to consider becoming a part of the community.
Spring is here and I think it is my favorite season to be at Georgetown. It is starting to warm up and everyone is loving wearing their shorts again! I can’t wait to go to Keeneland, play tennis, and go to the baseball games! I love this time of year also because the countdown is on until summer break. Only one more month of classes! I seriously cannot believe how fast this semester has gone by, but they always say time flies when you’re having fun!
As for you seniors…
I hope you all are cherishing all the lasts that come with being a senior they truly are so special. Looking back at my senior year I didn’t realize how significant these last football games or last musicals were, but now after being out of high school for almost a year I see how special they are. These are times in your like you can never get back so make sure to live them up! So much changes coming to college so I encourage you to spend this time with your best friends making memories that you will never forget.
Good luck in you’re decisions on college, remember if you have any questions regarding classes, social life, religious life, or anything else Georgetown you can message me on Facebook I’d love to answer them!
Alyshia l
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Hope All is Well!
Hello Everyone!
It’s been awhile since I’ve talked with you last but my schedule has been CRAZY! So much is going on this semester and I am loving how involved I’ve become in just one semester.
Sorority events have kept me busy but I’m so glad to finally be part of the organization! We have already done a service project and have several more planned as well as many social events, so my schedule for the next month is full of fun stuff. I am looking so forward to each thing and I definitely think joining a sorority has helped me become more outgoing and see all the opportunities Georgetown College has to offer me.
One of these opportunities is the chance to go to New Orleans on a mission trip this spring break. My big sister in the sorority told me about the trip and now we are both planning on going! It will be such a great time to help out and see the wonderful city that I’ve always wanted to see, and it will be even better to experience it with some of my best friends! There are also other trips offered through the school and campus ministries for spring break that travel to Arlington, Texas and Camden, New Jersey, so there is a trip for everyone!
This past weekend was one of the great Georgetown traditions, Belle of the Blue. It is a great way for girls to display their talents and poise and have their academic success accounted for as well. There were such great talents and everyone looked beautiful, but congratulations to Mira Baker for being this year’s Belle of the Blue. The program is just another thing that makes Georgetown so unique!
My classes are going great so far. There is a lot of work involved but it is definitely worth putting in the time and effort. My favorite class is my Interpersonal/Personal Communication class because of all the real world examples we use to demonstrate the different principles. Classes are another reason I love Georgetown!
Speaking of Communication reminds me I have a test to study for tomorrow! I better hit the books, but if you have any questions about ANYTHING please contact me.
I hope you are having a great senior year, and good luck in college searching!
Alyshia
It’s been awhile since I’ve talked with you last but my schedule has been CRAZY! So much is going on this semester and I am loving how involved I’ve become in just one semester.
Sorority events have kept me busy but I’m so glad to finally be part of the organization! We have already done a service project and have several more planned as well as many social events, so my schedule for the next month is full of fun stuff. I am looking so forward to each thing and I definitely think joining a sorority has helped me become more outgoing and see all the opportunities Georgetown College has to offer me.
One of these opportunities is the chance to go to New Orleans on a mission trip this spring break. My big sister in the sorority told me about the trip and now we are both planning on going! It will be such a great time to help out and see the wonderful city that I’ve always wanted to see, and it will be even better to experience it with some of my best friends! There are also other trips offered through the school and campus ministries for spring break that travel to Arlington, Texas and Camden, New Jersey, so there is a trip for everyone!
This past weekend was one of the great Georgetown traditions, Belle of the Blue. It is a great way for girls to display their talents and poise and have their academic success accounted for as well. There were such great talents and everyone looked beautiful, but congratulations to Mira Baker for being this year’s Belle of the Blue. The program is just another thing that makes Georgetown so unique!
My classes are going great so far. There is a lot of work involved but it is definitely worth putting in the time and effort. My favorite class is my Interpersonal/Personal Communication class because of all the real world examples we use to demonstrate the different principles. Classes are another reason I love Georgetown!
Speaking of Communication reminds me I have a test to study for tomorrow! I better hit the books, but if you have any questions about ANYTHING please contact me.
I hope you are having a great senior year, and good luck in college searching!
Alyshia
Monday, January 31, 2011
Back in the Swing of Things!
Hello!
What a whirlwind of a week!
Recruitment is finally over and I am now a part of the Greek community! I enjoyed getting to know so many new girls and I’d have to say it was my favorite time at Georgetown thus far.
Along with Greek life, classes have started and everyone is back to hitting the books. I have great courses this semester and I’m really enjoying how diverse all of my classes are. I especially like my Communications classes and am looking at doing an internship this summer to see if that is the field I could see myself working in. I’m really excited for that!
There are so many new things going on this semester, but I love having so many opportunities to be with my friends. For spring break this year some of my sorority sisters and I are planning to go on a school sponsored mission trip to New Orleans. It will be a great way to get away on break while serving others in need. What better way to become closer to your friends and to God.
There are also many events coming up through the Global Scholars Program. Last Saturday a group of us attended the Chinese New Years festival downtown Lexington and next week starts our series of Fireside Chats. I am really looking forward to all the learning opportunities that are planned for this semester! I really enjoy being a part of the program so if any of you want further details let me know!
Well sorry for the brief update, homework is calling my name!
Alyshia
What a whirlwind of a week!
Recruitment is finally over and I am now a part of the Greek community! I enjoyed getting to know so many new girls and I’d have to say it was my favorite time at Georgetown thus far.
Along with Greek life, classes have started and everyone is back to hitting the books. I have great courses this semester and I’m really enjoying how diverse all of my classes are. I especially like my Communications classes and am looking at doing an internship this summer to see if that is the field I could see myself working in. I’m really excited for that!
There are so many new things going on this semester, but I love having so many opportunities to be with my friends. For spring break this year some of my sorority sisters and I are planning to go on a school sponsored mission trip to New Orleans. It will be a great way to get away on break while serving others in need. What better way to become closer to your friends and to God.
There are also many events coming up through the Global Scholars Program. Last Saturday a group of us attended the Chinese New Years festival downtown Lexington and next week starts our series of Fireside Chats. I am really looking forward to all the learning opportunities that are planned for this semester! I really enjoy being a part of the program so if any of you want further details let me know!
Well sorry for the brief update, homework is calling my name!
Alyshia
Monday, January 17, 2011
A New Year at Georgetown!
Hello Everyone!
I’m so glad to be back at Georgetown, and I hope you all had a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Last time we talked I was gearing up for the final weeks of my first semester as a college student. That last week of finals was a stressful time but I made it through. I’m now ready to tackle my new classes and see what this next semester has in store.
First off I can’t wait to start my new classes. My schedule is full but I am so excited about the variety of material I will be learning. From chemistry to ethics and world poverty, I really like the fact that Georgetown presents you with the opportunity to diversify your learning and helps you see what all is out there, not just your major specific classes. For the time being my major will be Communication and I think the fact that the Communication department is full of great professors, has motivated my decision greatly. Each one has been so helpful in guiding me through the right classes and helping me with homework and other projects. They are one of many great departments here at Georgetown!
Secondly, I am very excited because this week is Rush week. Sorority and fraternity life is big here at Georgetown and I cannot wait to hopefully be a part of one of them. With delayed rush, or recruitment in the second semester rather than the first, I was able to become adjusted to this new lifestyle and meet many of the girls before making my decision on whether Greek life was right for me. So this week is going to be a little stressful with classes starting and recruitment beginning, however, I am ready for both and will keep you updated on the process.
Lastly, I am looking forward to all the opportunities I will have this semester. Being a part of the Global Scholars Program there are already numerous events on a variety of different topics scheduled, even one next weekend in Lexington to celebrate the Chinese New Year. I also work with the Georgetown College Radio station and was informed of the many events and new programs that will be starting up this semester, we may even be doing another live broadcast from the capital in Frankfort! Stay tuned I will keep you updated on that you won’t want to miss it! Besides that I look forward to attending the basketball games and soon the baseball games. There is just so much going on here that it is hard to choose but I would not have it any other way!
I hope your year is going well and you are still keeping Georgetown College in your thoughts on college, it’s a great place to be!
Alyshia
I’m so glad to be back at Georgetown, and I hope you all had a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Last time we talked I was gearing up for the final weeks of my first semester as a college student. That last week of finals was a stressful time but I made it through. I’m now ready to tackle my new classes and see what this next semester has in store.
First off I can’t wait to start my new classes. My schedule is full but I am so excited about the variety of material I will be learning. From chemistry to ethics and world poverty, I really like the fact that Georgetown presents you with the opportunity to diversify your learning and helps you see what all is out there, not just your major specific classes. For the time being my major will be Communication and I think the fact that the Communication department is full of great professors, has motivated my decision greatly. Each one has been so helpful in guiding me through the right classes and helping me with homework and other projects. They are one of many great departments here at Georgetown!
Secondly, I am very excited because this week is Rush week. Sorority and fraternity life is big here at Georgetown and I cannot wait to hopefully be a part of one of them. With delayed rush, or recruitment in the second semester rather than the first, I was able to become adjusted to this new lifestyle and meet many of the girls before making my decision on whether Greek life was right for me. So this week is going to be a little stressful with classes starting and recruitment beginning, however, I am ready for both and will keep you updated on the process.
Lastly, I am looking forward to all the opportunities I will have this semester. Being a part of the Global Scholars Program there are already numerous events on a variety of different topics scheduled, even one next weekend in Lexington to celebrate the Chinese New Year. I also work with the Georgetown College Radio station and was informed of the many events and new programs that will be starting up this semester, we may even be doing another live broadcast from the capital in Frankfort! Stay tuned I will keep you updated on that you won’t want to miss it! Besides that I look forward to attending the basketball games and soon the baseball games. There is just so much going on here that it is hard to choose but I would not have it any other way!
I hope your year is going well and you are still keeping Georgetown College in your thoughts on college, it’s a great place to be!
Alyshia
Monday, November 22, 2010
Holidays at Georgetown
Hello!
Thanksgiving is approaching and everyone here at Georgetown is looking forward to the break!
School has been hectic these past couple of weeks as last papers and projects are being assigned. The end is in sight and that is motivation for all of us to keep on going. It is crazy to me to see how fast this semester has flown by. I remember the first days of class, getting my syllabus and not knowing anyone in the class. Now we are in the final weeks and I look around and seem to know almost everyone in each of my classes. This semester has been a great one and I love how much I have progressed in writing, reading, and even study skills. Most importantly however I feel like this semester has helped me grow up and become a somewhat more mature adult.
With all the holidays the social scene has definitely been in full swing. There have been many parties and functions celebrating these holidays such as the Pilgrim and Indian party thrown here on campus by the Kappa Deltas. There is truly so much to do that I hate when I have to miss out for studying, but everyone knows that school comes first, and everyone is very supportive in helping you make studying and homework your top priority.
A few things that I am looking forward to:
First of all it would have to be Thanksgiving. A wonderful break from the stresses of school to spend time with family and watch football is definitely needed right about now. Not to mention the great food! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and I can’t wait to travel and see my family to celebrate.
Secondly I am looking forward to Georgetown’s traditional Hanging of the Green. I have never experienced this but everyone says it’s the perfect way to begin the Christmas season. It is the lighting of all the decorations across campus and a great community building event. Christmas is such a great time of year and I know it’s a special time on Georgetown’s campus as well. There are Christmas chapels and many festivities to celebrate the holidays. I will let you all know all about the events after I have participated in them! I can’t wait!
Lastly I am really looking forward to ending my first semester of my freshman year of college. I have had a wonderful time in these few months and that has reaffirmed my decision in choosing Georgetown as the right place for me. I have met SO many new people by living in Knight Hall, in my classes, through Freshman Family Group, and through the informal rush nights for all the sororities. I truly look forward to next year and all the great stuff it has in store for me. New classes, rush, and internships will keep me busy but that’s what college life is all about, the experiences.
Stay tuned to hear about all the holiday fun!
Thanksgiving is approaching and everyone here at Georgetown is looking forward to the break!
School has been hectic these past couple of weeks as last papers and projects are being assigned. The end is in sight and that is motivation for all of us to keep on going. It is crazy to me to see how fast this semester has flown by. I remember the first days of class, getting my syllabus and not knowing anyone in the class. Now we are in the final weeks and I look around and seem to know almost everyone in each of my classes. This semester has been a great one and I love how much I have progressed in writing, reading, and even study skills. Most importantly however I feel like this semester has helped me grow up and become a somewhat more mature adult.
With all the holidays the social scene has definitely been in full swing. There have been many parties and functions celebrating these holidays such as the Pilgrim and Indian party thrown here on campus by the Kappa Deltas. There is truly so much to do that I hate when I have to miss out for studying, but everyone knows that school comes first, and everyone is very supportive in helping you make studying and homework your top priority.
A few things that I am looking forward to:
First of all it would have to be Thanksgiving. A wonderful break from the stresses of school to spend time with family and watch football is definitely needed right about now. Not to mention the great food! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and I can’t wait to travel and see my family to celebrate.
Secondly I am looking forward to Georgetown’s traditional Hanging of the Green. I have never experienced this but everyone says it’s the perfect way to begin the Christmas season. It is the lighting of all the decorations across campus and a great community building event. Christmas is such a great time of year and I know it’s a special time on Georgetown’s campus as well. There are Christmas chapels and many festivities to celebrate the holidays. I will let you all know all about the events after I have participated in them! I can’t wait!
Lastly I am really looking forward to ending my first semester of my freshman year of college. I have had a wonderful time in these few months and that has reaffirmed my decision in choosing Georgetown as the right place for me. I have met SO many new people by living in Knight Hall, in my classes, through Freshman Family Group, and through the informal rush nights for all the sororities. I truly look forward to next year and all the great stuff it has in store for me. New classes, rush, and internships will keep me busy but that’s what college life is all about, the experiences.
Stay tuned to hear about all the holiday fun!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Fall Fun at Georgetown
Hello All!
It’s a beautiful time here at Georgetown. The leaves are falling on Giddings lawn and autumn is in full swing!
Last time we talked I was getting ready to celebrate Halloween, Georgetown style. I had such a great time at the parties that weekend and everyone was so creative with their costumes. Dancing the night away with all my friends made the night even better! I have to say it was definitely one of my favorite college experiences so far!
This fall has also been an exciting time for sports as well. Georgetown football has had a very successful season and just won their conference this past weekend! My friends and I love going to watch the games and always make our way to the Kentucky football games when we get the chance. The weather has been perfect which has made the season that much more enjoyable. It’s about that time to start shifting gears and getting ready for basketball season though, my favorite!
On to the academics…
Classes are still going strong and now the countdown begins for Thanksgiving break! It’s been a difficult couple of weeks with an English paper and a Foundations paper both due on the same day, but now that they are over I can look forward to the final weeks of the semester and the dreaded finals at the end. Scheduling takes place this week and I’m anxious to see what classes I will be participating in next semester. I can’t believe I’m already thinking about second semester of freshman year! It’s coming up very quickly and I can’t wait to see what it has in store for me.
Georgetown has given me so many opportunities for experience. This past week I got to travel to Frankfort with the radio team for a live broadcast from the capital to report the election results. It was such a great learning experience for me as I got to see how a broadcast was put together and how news like this was gathered and reported. Being a communication major it was an awesome opportunity for me to get to know the upperclassmen communication majors and ask them any questions I had for them. I was also able to participate in the process of finding a new professor to join the communications staff. I was able to listen in on phone interviews and ask questions to the prospective professors which gave me great insight into the job application process. I realize that these are opportunities are because of Georgetown’s small size and the fact that I get to establish such close relationship with my professors.
I hope that all of you all that are making decisions about college consider class size as a factor in your final choice. I didn’t realize how beneficial to the learning process that a class of at most 20 students really can be. Because there aren’t as many students in the class there is more opportunity for one-on- one help and conferences where the professors are more than happy to help you with any problems you might run into whether school related or even general help.
I love Georgetown College and everything it has provided me with, and I hope you all stay tuned to my journey though my freshman year!
It’s a beautiful time here at Georgetown. The leaves are falling on Giddings lawn and autumn is in full swing!
Last time we talked I was getting ready to celebrate Halloween, Georgetown style. I had such a great time at the parties that weekend and everyone was so creative with their costumes. Dancing the night away with all my friends made the night even better! I have to say it was definitely one of my favorite college experiences so far!
This fall has also been an exciting time for sports as well. Georgetown football has had a very successful season and just won their conference this past weekend! My friends and I love going to watch the games and always make our way to the Kentucky football games when we get the chance. The weather has been perfect which has made the season that much more enjoyable. It’s about that time to start shifting gears and getting ready for basketball season though, my favorite!
On to the academics…
Classes are still going strong and now the countdown begins for Thanksgiving break! It’s been a difficult couple of weeks with an English paper and a Foundations paper both due on the same day, but now that they are over I can look forward to the final weeks of the semester and the dreaded finals at the end. Scheduling takes place this week and I’m anxious to see what classes I will be participating in next semester. I can’t believe I’m already thinking about second semester of freshman year! It’s coming up very quickly and I can’t wait to see what it has in store for me.
Georgetown has given me so many opportunities for experience. This past week I got to travel to Frankfort with the radio team for a live broadcast from the capital to report the election results. It was such a great learning experience for me as I got to see how a broadcast was put together and how news like this was gathered and reported. Being a communication major it was an awesome opportunity for me to get to know the upperclassmen communication majors and ask them any questions I had for them. I was also able to participate in the process of finding a new professor to join the communications staff. I was able to listen in on phone interviews and ask questions to the prospective professors which gave me great insight into the job application process. I realize that these are opportunities are because of Georgetown’s small size and the fact that I get to establish such close relationship with my professors.
I hope that all of you all that are making decisions about college consider class size as a factor in your final choice. I didn’t realize how beneficial to the learning process that a class of at most 20 students really can be. Because there aren’t as many students in the class there is more opportunity for one-on- one help and conferences where the professors are more than happy to help you with any problems you might run into whether school related or even general help.
I love Georgetown College and everything it has provided me with, and I hope you all stay tuned to my journey though my freshman year!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Homecoming and Halloween!
Hello!
Last time we talked I was preparing for homecoming, and what a great week it was!
It was super busy here on campus as everyone competed for the homecoming awards given out Friday night at Songfest. There was the bench painting judging, common ground service, black and orange day, and finally the much anticipated Songfest. Being a freshman I didn’t understand why my older friends were stuck practicing for Songfest all the time. However, at the show Friday night I understood why all the strenuous practices were necessary. Each production was awesome! I really enjoyed being a part of the audience but I really can’t wait to participate in it next year. On Saturday my friends and I attended the football game where we beat Pikeville, Go Tigers! We then got ready and headed to the homecoming dances. My friends and I went to the Lambda Chi Alpha dance first and then went to Lexington to attend the Phi Kappa Tau dance. It was such a blast! Homecoming week was definitely a week to remember here at Georgetown.
Class scheduling for next semester has begun and I can’t believe it is already that time. My year is flying by, but I know it is because I have stayed so busy. The work is getting a little harder now and my hours in the library have picked up some but it is all been worth it. I actually enjoy going to my classes which has been a big motivation in staying on top of all of my work. It’s been difficult but I try my best in everything I am faced with which is the key to success in college classes.
This week I am looking forward to the weekend’s Halloween festivities. Halloween is my favorite holiday and I can’t wait to experience it here at Georgetown. There is community trick-or-treating in the dorms on Thursday and two parties on the weekend and I’m so excited about dressing up! It’s going to be so much fun but the best part is getting to be with all the friends I’ve made.
Speaking of friends I have the best group of friends anyone could ask for. They are the ones that keep me going here. Adjusting to college life has been hard but having them around has made it so much easier for me to transition. My suggestion for any incoming freshman would be to get out and meet everyone because you may just make some best friends. I’m so grateful that I have a close group to experience this first year with and look forward to my next 3 and half years with them!
My best friends are in the picture in the upper right hand corner. These girls are amazing!
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