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Just a quick note:
Maybe it's just the kids from my high school, but why is it only cool to go to your high school's games after you've graduated?
Class registration for next semester recently having gone by, it's probably a good idea for me to talk about it. When I came for Orientation last summer (wow--almost a year ago already!), Orientation was one of, if not the last, part of the event. Everyone was nervous because, let's be honest, none of us knew a thing about what classes to pick. We were all already pre-registered for freshman Civ, and those of us with majors were all pre-registered in the "101" class of our field. Since freshman take only four classes a semester (more, with permission), that left just two choices to be made. I know that doesn't seem like a lot, but somehow it appears to be momentous at the time.
The orientation leaders gave a nice class on how to use PC's online registration and management system, Cyberfriar. They showed us how to navigate the books that list the available classes and other such materials.
Still, I was nervous (and I wasn't the only one) because as incoming freshmen, you're the last to register. Mostly, though, the upperclassmen have already taken, in their academic career, most of the classes new freshman want/need so there's always space available somewhere.
Of course, things worked out fine for me (like they will for you)!
Also, if you hit a snag and there's a class you must have that's all full, just politely talk to your academic adviser or the secretary of the department running the class. That's what happened to me this semester, with my theatre classes (since I just recently declared it as another major). I got a lot of great advice and help, though, and by the end of the registration day I was enrolled in both the classes I need. I'm very, very excited about both of them!
Also, for those in the class of 2012 who have decided on PC (!), don't forget to go on Angel and take your math and language placement tests! If it's the same as last year (I'm not sure), the language one isn't mandatory, but you never know when you might need to take a language class so it's always beneficial to know what level you need to be in!
Also, if it's the same as last year, you'll get the results of your placement tests at Orientation!
Best of luck to everyone!
Looking at my schedule, I realized I have a few days between some of my exams, so I was pondering how I was going to spend the rare day off.
Frankly, there are quite a few options. There's always something going on around campus (this week, for example, the Things for Thursday activity is a chair massage; how convenient right before finals!). Of course, there's plenty to do in Providence, too. Everyone loves going to the mall (Providence Place) and I don't know anyone who can resist eating on Federal Hill (which is well-renowned for its fabulous food--mostly Italian).
(I actually saw Scott Seseske, who also blogs for the admissions office, at Andino's one night but I don't think he saw me!)
Thayer Street is also a fun place to walk, eat, and shop. A lot of students like to go to RISD's Art Museum over there, too.
Clearly, there's a lot to do and I bet you can understand why I'm so excited to have a day off!
I also knew it, but it recently hit me how big a part of PC family is. When I was working on crew of Funny Girl, pretty much every cast and crew member's family came to see the show. Family is also invited to ROTC's upcoming awards ceremony and you can guarentee that there will be lots of family at the comissioning ceremony!
It's really great and the environment is incredibly supportive.
Also, this is the last week of classes!
WHERE did my freshman year go?
Even though things are winding down now, I'm still incredibly busy. There are a few final papers that have to be turned in, and of course, exams, but my roommate and I are taking the night tonight to just hang in and watch some movies.
Summer will be here before we know it!
...that I have, once again, been incredibly busy? No, neither am I. I never really got the chance to tell you guys about ROTC's military ball, (which was lots of fun and a fantastic opportunity to let their [short] hair down) and already, plans are being made for the commissioning ceremony! I'm incredibly excited for the seniors, so I can only imagine how they feel. Also in ROTC news, a Patriot Battalion alum, Major Mike Manning, is the commencement speaker this year! It's quite an honor for our department so have such a successful member return to share his insights.
I also haven't had a chance to tell you about all the fun stuff that went out around here for April Fool's Day. Most notably, the school paper, the Cowl, put out a special edition that day: the Scowl. Everyone enjoyed that!
Last but not least, PC's latest production, Funny Girl, is wrapping up this weekend and carrying rave reviews along with it. That's no surprise, however, as the show has been passionately performed and cared for.
I don't know when I'll be able to write again; next weekend is this semester's FTX with ROTC (click here and head to the post from October 1st to read about last semester's) and I have lots to do before then!
This was featured news on the PC Website recently. The Christian Science Monitor came to our ROTC Department to interview some of our cadets about being in ROTC and about modern issues.
Click here to check out the video on the Chistrian Science Monitor's website!
Hey, all!
I hope everyone is well.
I'm sure it's not a surprise that I haven't had a lot of time, lately, to update the blog, here.
I don't think I've posted this yet, but I recently declared another major--theatre. As a result, I am on crew for the upcoming production, Funny Girl. That has been occupying quite a bit of my time, but the show is going to be really great. Opening night is this Friday!
The near-end and end of the semester are always the craziest times, anyway (if last semester is any indication). Everything that's left of the syllabus has to be fit in!
Also, I know acceptance letters went out recently, so congratulations to all the applicants who have been accepted to PC!
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