Sunday: After my parents left me to die alone (just kidding). I unpacked for an hour and then Summera my friend from high school gave me a ring. I answered and she asked if I wanted to join her for dinner. I told her to give me a few more minutes to unpack and left. When I got there she introduced me to her friends at the Debot Residence Center (One of the many places to eat on campus). After having a few conversations with Cayla, Leah, and Jazz I quickly found out we had things in common such as love for anime, musicals, and of course... Disney Movies. Laura and Jazz were both involved in a group called Daisho (Die-Show) which organized a convention. They told me tomorrow I could come with them and they'd introduce me to more geeky anime loving people. After we ate I talked with Summera for an hour then went back to unpack.
Monday: I set my alarm for 8:00AM, but I should have known I wouldn't get up that early. So instead I got up at 9:20. I got ready for the day and headed out quickly to get food at our Debot Residence Center. I went to the lower level which reminds me of a gas station and grabbed a yogurt with strawberries in it and 2 granola bars. I called Summera to see what she was up to so I could eat in her dorm. I wanted company and I wasn't quite comfortable sitting by myself quite yet. I became a bit lost and as I finally figured out which way to go I dropped my yogurt on the concrete! Sad and a little flustered I picked up the granola (it was in a bag) and put it in my pocket, I did pay for it after all. I went to Summera's dorm and we chatted while she unpacked before I went to class. My first class of the day was English 101. My professor a short woman with a great sense of humor took roll call. She then had us pair up for our first assignment which involved interviewing them and awarding them a life time achievement award. My Partner Halie Cichocki (Sha-Husky) soon found out within a few questions we had a lot in common, I lucked out! She enjoys watching movies, eating popcorn, and she's majoring in education.We swapped numbers and I told her I would text her later tonight. After class I met with Summera and we went to get something to eat. As we sat she would say hello to people and introduce me to them as, "The most amazing most beautiful girl on campus," and I would laugh. We quickly gathered a group of friends sitting at one small round table. I had to take a math placement test Monday so I waited with them until it was time to go. When I took the test I was in shock over how little I knew, but since it was a placement test I knew I could only do my best. Once the test was over I quickly rejoined my new friends! We were going to a the Daisho meeting. I was so excited and once I got there while slightly awkward I found a girl who was very shy. I asked her if she wanted to stand by me with a few people and we could make conversation every once and a while. I found out that I only have to go to three meetings and then I would have to stand on a table then introduce myself to everyone. Let's just say I'm very excited for that portion of my inauguration. I stayed there for an hour and then went straight to my dorm to finish unpacking. I ended my night very tired and content with my first day.
Tuesday: So my earliest class was 11:00 and it marked the start of my major classes. NRES 151: Ecological basis for natural resource management and NRES 150: People, Resources, and the Biosphere. I must say I was a bit overwhelmed by the size of the class. It was huge! Nearly 100 or more in the lecture hall. I met all my professors in both classes. They created power point slides with them holding various different animals they've met turkey's, fish, and so many more. They shared a few facts then once they handed out the syllabus the ones who wouldn't be lecturing left. I have 4 lecture teachers and 8 lab teachers. Along with those two classes I have Interior Architecture which I'm coming to understand is a little less about actual architecture, but about diversity in the U.S. The day went by rather fast and I have so much printing to do. My professors are kind enough to have created outlines to help me take notes so all I have to do is print them the day before. I hope this will allow me to take better note taking skills. After class I met with my partner Halie for Englsih class. I wanted us to work together on our intros in hopes that if she had any questions instead of texting we could just work together.
Wednesday:
I was so excited to introduce Halie to my English class. I practiced my intro 6 times in hopes that when I got in front of the class my voice wouldn't shake. To my surprise I have gotten a lot better talking in front of groups of people! Who would have thought?? After class I met up with Summera and once again she introduced me to many new friends. Even a few people I had class with. As we sat in debot once again we picked the wrong place to sit. We quickly gathered friends at our table, but I couldn't stay long. I had class at 6:00. Geography! My teacher was a little awkward in front of the class as he went through the syllabus. It didn't take him long to get comfortable and quickly move into the lecture. He would ramble occasionally about maps, dirt, and different points on his power point. He would have to remind himself occasionally that we were not geographers. He didn't keep us long and soon I was back with my friends. I was invited to a throw back in the Dreyfus University Center (the DUC) where they were showing That's So Raven and The Sweet Life of Zack and Cody. Walking in I wasn't sure what to expect, but there was a giant screen! It was a movie theater here in my own college, I was excited. They had the famous Back Street Boys, NSYNC, and various other pop bands of the 90's. I had an amazing time.
Thursday: I had 3 classes. Two of them normal lectures and the other a discussion for NRES:150. So I started my day off right because my lecture leader Jason Riddle is so far the funniest teacher I've had. He split us up into group then instructed us to tell the group our name, major, where we're from, and if we had a rap/hip hop name what would it be. I was excited considering I come form Milwaukee where I have tons of friends who are rappers. I was one step ahead of the crowd. He told us whatever this name was it had to be PG-13 because he would call us by it for the rest of life at UWSP. Mine: JDawg. After groups talked we then introduced ourselves to the whole class. As we introduced ourselves Jason Riddle continued to make the best worst puns possible with every stage name. One student decided his stage name would be Mosas, my professor responded with, "I love it. You part the crowd like red seas." Let's just say I spent most of class laughing and hiding my face because I LOVE bad jokes. I have a feeling I'm going to love my discussion class. After class I had to quickly go down three flights of stairs for my next lecture. Nothing exciting really happened I mostly sat and took notes. After I went out to the lobby and waited 2 hours for my next class. It was fairly cold in the lobby and deciding I no longer wanted to wait I went into the lecture room. For some strange reason I thought it would be smart to go to class an hour early. It hadn't processed that the lecture room could be used for other classes. I took my seat then go comfortable thinking the people sitting in room also decided to be an hour early. WRONG. I was instructed to get a packet from the front and got up to collect it. Sitting down and looking at the packet I suddenly realized I was looking at a diagram of the human stomach. I handed the packet off to a girl who forgot to grab one. The class began and since I was all the way in the back of the room I decided to stay. Luckily it was the first day of class so I didn't have to answer any questions with fear of saying, "Sorry I'm not actually in this class I was just too lazy to get up." I sat through a lecture about the gastric system of the human body. Did I learn anything? Yes, DON'T GO TO THE CLASS ROOM AN HOUR EARLY! The human body is strange.
So I hope you enjoyed reading a break down of my classes and how I've settled into UWSP. I love every second of being here and I keep meeting such wonderful intelligent people. All my professors have different goofy personalities and I can't wait to get to know them more. Today I plan on going to a rap/hip hop showcase in hopes that it gives me a taste of home.
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| Taken by Me - This photo is my "home" corner |
Love Jenna :D
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