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!

Monday, October 11, 2010

Homecoming!

Hello again!

Exciting times here at Georgetown College!

Homecoming week is upon us and everyone is getting ready for the festivities. The benches in front of each dorm are being painted, there are Songfest practices going on every night, and the whole school is getting ready for the big game on Saturday. As an incoming freshman you are told how fun and exciting this week is but I can’t wait to experience it for myself!

Fall break has just ended and it’s back to class tomorrow. I had a great weekend at home with my parents and even got to see some of my best friends. I went to a concert, went shopping, went to Keeneland, and of course went to cheer on the cats! It was also a great time of resting and I finally caught up on my sleep! After being on my own here at school for a couple months, going home makes me realize how independent I am becoming.

There are so many things coming up here at Georgetown like Halloween and Fall retreat, it just keeps getting better! It seems like there is something to do every weekend which has definitely made my transition easier. I look forward to all the different activities that are available to us, such as free movie night sponsored by GAC. Getting to see a movie in theatres for free, I’m in! I also use the weekends to catch-up on homework and just hang out with friends. It really is a relaxing time here on campus.

My first two papers are over and graded and it’s on to the next! These past couple weeks have been very busy with school, and mid-terms are next week. I can’t believe it’s already that time of year! I’ve learned the best ways to study and have slowly started to learn each teacher’s expectations. I feel like I am finally adjusted to this new lifestyle and even got corrected by my mom when I called Georgetown “home”. That’s how I truly feel though; I’m so comfortable here. All my friends and the relationships I have made with the faculty are just some of the reason why I love this place!

Well I’m off to study with some friends but stayed tuned!

Alyshia