And So It Begins...

First week of freshman year, complete! What a wild and crazy seven days it has been. From moving in to all the welcome back parties, I have been a busy girl! O and did I mention classes? Want to know what this whirlwind of a first week entails, read on!

August 19th: Move in day! How exciting right? Because of my super enthusiastic parents I arrived at the dorm at 9:00am on the spot and was consequently one of the first students to have my boxes moved into Knight Hall. I was immidiately greeted by an army of smiling faces ready to help me carry my things up to room 214. I was SHOCKED when i found that in a matter of 5 minutes my two carloads of stuff was already in my room! They made it so easy for me and my family to have plenty of time to set my room up just the way my roomates and I wanted it. After a long day of meetings and a picnic to end it, my parents said their final goodbyes and I waved as they cried all the way to the car. I know they were thinking it was so hard to leave me, but in my mind one word came to mind...FREEDOM!


Freshman Orientation occured the entire first weekend, talk about an exhausting blast. The activites included TIGER TIME on Giddings Lawn, fun time with your small groups, and a select few were even hypnotized! I can't begin to tell you how many friends were made in that one weekend. It was a great way for me to adjust to my new college lifestyle before starting classes that Monday.

I was so excited for the first day of school to start! I put on my dress and headed to my first class. After walking around for ten minutes,I was relieved when an upper classman helped me find my way around the Asher Science Center (you will find out quickly that everyone here is friendly and wants to help!) The rest went very smoothly and I now love all my classes! The professors are so friendly, and I can't wait to see what all the discussions they have in store for us. I think my art class is going to be my favorite!

Finally to my favorite part of my first week of being a college student, the welcome back parties! Georgetown College knows how to put on a good dance party. Each fraternity and each sorority put on a themed bash to welcome returning students and allow the freshman to meet all the upperclassmen. I had a blast getting all dressed up with the Knight Hall girls (you can check out some of our pictures on facebook) and look forward to the rest of them that will take place this week!

I have LOVED this first week in my new home! It has been such a great experience and I can't wait for you to join next year! I hope you keep following along as I take you on my freshman year journey, hold on its going to be one crazy ride!

Alyshia

Introduction!

Hello Prospective Georgetown College Students!


My name is Alyshia Powell and soon I will be embarking upon my first year at Georgetown. I am very anxious to start this journey and I am excited to share this experience with you!

A Little Background Information…

Growing up in Winchester, Kentucky and attending the only high school in the county, George Rogers Clark, fun and opportunity were somewhat limited. My friends and I made the short trip to Lexington for shopping, eating, and entertainment, but I truly enjoyed the peaceful feel of my hometown. School years consisted of homework, attending every sporting event (yes, Clark County does have some school spirit!), and bonfires with the friends on the weekends. Summers were times to relax, swimming and of course the summer job. As I progressed throughout my years in high school I began to realize the importance of my college decision and its impact on my future. That’s when I began the ultimate search for the school that best fit me.

Why I chose Georgetown…

Being such a short distance from Lexington, many seniors at GRC end up attending the University of Kentucky. Knowing that I wanted to be different and separate myself from the norm, I began looking for other colleges in Kentucky. Also, being very dedicated and passionate about my education I knew I wanted a small college with many opportunities to get involved in activities on the campus. Having lived in Georgetown growing up I was familiar with the campus, and decided to look into what the school had to offer. After visiting, meeting all of the friendly staff, and plenty of long talks with Johnnie (if you haven’t met him yet, he works in admissions and he’s GREAT!) I decided that Georgetown was the place for me! I began to apply for all the scholarships offered through the college and ended up earning enough scholarship money to make Georgetown my future home!



I am now just days away from moving in and my excitement and nerves are kicking in! I can’t wait to meet everyone I will be sharing my freshman year with. Living on my own and working through all the trials that come along with being responsible for myself and my schoolwork will be very challenging, but hopefully you will follow me as I overcome these obstacles and reveal to you the Georgetown College experience!