http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/ en Copyright 2008 Thu, 08 May 2008 10:04:53 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss I just took my last final. Does that make me a sophomore in college now? Where did the time go? Wasn't I just applying to schools? Going to orientation? Moving in and meeting people? Time has never flown so quickly. Every up and every down I've enjoyed. Seniors, congratulations on your upcoming graduation and your plans for after high school. Whether your plans be college, the military, or the work force, enjoy this summer. It's going to fly by and then by the time you know it, it's going to be a whole new year. For those coming to PC next year, maybe I'll see you around! I know how intimidating it is to be a new kid in a large place, so feel free to say hello. But most of all, I hope you're all getting excited! This has seriously been the best year of my life and I wouldn't trade any of it for the world (and to think I almost didn't come here!). In terms of my summer, I plan on the usual -- seeing friends, working, etc. But this summer is going to be far different from all the rest -- I plan on seeing a bunch of people from here that live close by because I don't know how to live my life without them now! I've definitely developed a new family here and I love it. We've come a long way since September. Perhaps I'll blog a few times over the summer, so feel free to check back any time. My email is always working, so don't hesitate to drop me a comment here with any questions and of you may have about orientation or the like. That's all for now. Have a fabulous summer and perhaps I'll see you back here next year ;) http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/05/the_end_of_the_end.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/05/the_end_of_the_end.html Thu, 08 May 2008 10:04:53 -0500 And so it has begun! Today was the civ final for all freshmen and sophomores. The buzz around campus today has been madness. I sat in Ray from 9:30 to about 1 just going over notes and outlines before my 1:30 exam. Everywhere people were talking Milton, Adam and Eve, Hobbes, Locke, Luther, Calvin...and that's only the freshmen! Numerous sophomores were sporting their DONE WITH CIV t-shirts, the ultimate testament to 2 years well done. This year, the backs of the shirts say Paradise Lost (with the Lost crossed out) JOY and under it says Reign of Terror (with Terror crossed out) JOY and under that it says what a HUME-ungous weight off my BACH. Very humorous indeed. I remember my sister's DONE WITH CIV shirt said "I KANT take it any MOORE!" Who knows what they'll come up with next year! I also passed in my final lit paper today and it was such a great feeling. All I have left to do is take my theology final on Thursday at 9am! I can't believe its already nearly summer. Am I really almost a sophomore? http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/05/finalsfinally.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/05/finalsfinally.html Mon, 05 May 2008 15:53:22 -0500 So. This is it. Yesterday was the LAST day of classes. I can't believe freshman year is over! It flew by way too fast. Congratulations to those that have made their final decisions to come here, as well as to those going elsewhere. Enjoy your summers while they last -- because the school year is going to fly by. In other news, Wednesday was the tutor appreciation in the Slavin president's dining hall. It was so much fun, but it was also so sad to realize it was probably the last time I was going to see most of the seniors. I also got to see my sister for the first time in a few weeks -- she's always so busy with student teaching, plus a class, plus tutoring. And now it's the reading period before finals. I have a paper to finish and 2 finals to go. I'm not too worried about any of it though. I'm just sad to be seeing all my friends go home! I might not see most of them for 3 long months! http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/05/and_i_hate_when_things_are_ove.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/05/and_i_hate_when_things_are_ove.html Fri, 02 May 2008 09:45:22 -0500 PC has been so great lately! My friends from home, Melissa and Caitlyn, visited me on Friday and it was so great to have them meet all my friends here. It was such a nice day out, too, so they got a great view of the campus in the spring time. Saturday was also a great day; I went on an impromptu trip to Boston College with my friend Beth to see her brother sing at the annual arts festival. Later that night, we watched "Sandlot" on Slavin Lawn. That was a lot of fun, and I haven't seen that movie in forever! Sunday was also a great day because I got to see my friends Jenessa and Laura in the PC Dance Club spring show! They were amazing, as were the rest of the performances! The work is finally starting to slow down now that the semester is just about over. I had my Last genes and gender test yesterday, and today is my last civ class! Tomorrow is going to be great because btoh my 8:30 and 9:30 classes are canceled! I only have an 11:30 class and we're watching a movie. It's going to be a great last day of classes! One paper and 2 finals to go! http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/a_glorious_weekend.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/a_glorious_weekend.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:12:23 -0500 want to take, too, which is German. I'm also taking Intro to Women's Studies and Medieval Literature. It should be an interesting semester, and no 8:30s either! So that should be good. I really wish there were more/better English class options. Oh well, we'll see what the coming semesters bring. Other than that, the weather has been great, and classes are winding down. I'm on the last stretch with one more paper and one more exam before finals. I can't believe freshman year is almost over! It's flown by so quickly and I've had a blast. I almost don't want to leave. But for now, I have Bible reading to do!]]> http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/registration_frustrations.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/registration_frustrations.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:31:22 -0500 This good weather is seriously detrimental to my work ethic. It's so gorgeous out -- who can focus at a time like this? Plus, the sun drains me, and I'm exhausted. On another note, class of 2011 class registration starts tomorrow. I seriously don't know if I'm going to get any classes because I'm going on the second day. We'll see what happens. This is perhaps more stressful than taking the classes themselves! Oy, off to do yet another paper! http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/sunshine.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/sunshine.html Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:39:24 -0500 Today I did a presentation for Grammar Camp, which is basically a weekly session given by the Office of Academic Services to help any students that want to attend. Members of the tutoring center give the presentations, and this week Breanne and I did a presentation on parallel structure. I was really nervous about it, but it was a pretty small gathering and it was fun once I got there. Tomorrow I'm giving a presentation in my lit class and I'm really nervous for that, too. I'm mostly really nervous before a do any public speaking, but I'm in a class of mostly upperclassmen and I guess I just feel really intimidated. Hopefully all goes well because I feel like I'm pretty well prepared. But more importantly, let's talk about this weather! It's finally starting to be gorgeous out again! I seriously feel like I'm in a movie, walking through campus with kids on the quad and music playing out of someone's dorm window. It's like a soundtrack is playing and I'm walking through the quintessential college campus that everyone imagines. It's really been great breaking out the flip flops and capris after such a long, cold, snowy winter. Alright, my last civ paper is due Friday and I'm trying to get it out of the way now. Good luck to those making final decisions for college -- only 2 more weeks! http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/grammar_camp_and_spring_time.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/grammar_camp_and_spring_time.html Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:55:36 -0500 Sorry to be so behind on blogging, but it's just been a fantastically busy week! I've had tutoring meetings, papers due, etc... But, despite all the work, there have been a lot of fun activities going on around here. On Thursday, it was International Food Fest, where local restaurants serve their food for only $3 a plate. I tried a lot of really good things I never would have even thought of having if it weren't for food fest! Friday was great because it was BOP's (Board of Programmers) Spring Concert. Braddigan (one of the guys from Dispatch) and the Roots (an instrumental hip-hop band) came to Schneider Arena and it was a blast! I managed to get really close so that was cool. Saturday was Family Day here, but I was at the NEPTA (New England Peer Tutoring Association) conference in Dudley, MA at Nichols College. It's basically a series of workshops on tutoring stuff. It was a fun bonding experience and overall pretty helpful, especially being a new tutor and all. I got back just as my friend from home Melissa was finishing up her stay at Family Day, so it was great to see her for a little while! I hope she comes here! And now I'm back to the grind, with a ton of work to do at that. I'm off to either the social lounge or the library...haven't quite decided yet! http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/quite_the_week.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/quite_the_week.html Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:11:42 -0500 Friday night was the PC Relay for Life with the American Cancer Society. It was such a great event and truly touching. It was great to see so many people from the school working together to help a cause. And it was so fun, too -- performances (Dance Club and Company, and the band Soul Explosion), free food, games (6am freeze dance around the track), etc. I did not sleep at all which has really killed me this weekend. And, naturally, I had so much work to do! I slept a decent amount on Saturday, but after being up for nearly 24 straight hours, it wasn't nearly enough. I'm still exhausted, so I'm calling it an early night. My paper will have to wait until tomorrow! http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/a_relay_weekend.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/a_relay_weekend.html Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:20:28 -0500 It seems lately that I have less to say. That may seem like a bad thing, but I think it's quite the positive. I've gotten so comfortable around here that it has definitely become home. I know most of the ins and outs of daily things happening in my life. The routine is comfortable and busy, yet there is always something to keep it interesting. I still meet people all the time, but I have a very familiar and close set of friends. As second semester ends, I realize more and more how much I don't even want to leave. The summer months are going to be long -- I won't be seeing the people I see on a daily basis very much, or maybe even at all! Even if they are close by, we're all working and seeing friends from home. These people have become family in such a short amount of time, and I wouldn't have it any other way. http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/home.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/04/home.html Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:32:10 -0500 It seems that these next few weeks are also going to be killer. But the next few weekends are looking fun. This Friday is the Relay for Life with the American Cancer Society. I didn't realize not many people knew what this was seeing as my high school held one every year. It's basically an overnight walk for cancer. Mine was held outside on the football field, but the one at PC is held inside the Peterson Center. There are games and things to keep us occupied all night, too. All money raised goes to research for a cure for cancer. It's definitely a great cause to get involved in here at PC! http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/03/relay_for_life.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/03/relay_for_life.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:14:41 -0500 We all have those killer weeks every once in a while. And this is mine. Today was quite the busy day: two tutoring meetings, a tutoring appointment, civ study group, on top of classes and time spent at the library doing work for tomorrow. I have two papers due Monday and I also need to make time for a registration appointment with my advisor. It's weeks like these that are stressful, but the weeks after them just seem that much better! I'm off to study! http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/03/the_killer_week.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/03/the_killer_week.html Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:09:54 -0500 And here we are, back from another break...and it seems like we just got back! Not that I'm complaining; it's nice to have a small Easter break to spend at home with family. Plus, a lot of people are on their own Spring Breaks right now. Break was relaxing and I got a ton of work done, so all in all I'm happy! But now that I'm back, I have infinite amounts of work to do. Papers, exams, long readings...it's never ending. I'm just pulling for the end of the semester at this point -- and we've got a long month ahead of us with no breaks at all! I've also heard that a bunch of my friends from home got acceptance letters from PC recently, so congratulations to all those that got accepted, here and elsewhere! http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/03/back_in_action_once_again.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/03/back_in_action_once_again.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:44:18 -0500 Anchorman and The Departed, and Triple Point played again. I won a raffle, which was fun and exciting. And today was housing! Perhaps the most stressful time of the year, I'd say. But ours went pretty smoothly as we had a good time of 9:32 am. Housing is a lottery and you all get a time card. Your group goes at the earliest time and you pick a room. Suites and apartments are separate and you have to apply for them. Next year I'll be living on the first floor of Aquinas and I couldn't be more excited! Now I'm off to do some work, though not too much. Only a 3 day week and then it's Easter break!]]> http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/03/happy_saint_patricks_day.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/03/happy_saint_patricks_day.html Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:25:01 -0500 Sorry for missing a blog this week, but it's been so busy! Let's start with the weekend: Friday was Freshman Snowball and it was so much fun! I got to re-wear my bridesmaid dress for my sister's wedding and it was fun just dancing around with friends. On Saturday, I went out to dinner at Uno's in the mall for my birthday with some friends and then watched a movie. A nice birthday celebration indeed. Sunday I went home for the day to see my family for birthday festivities. Monday was Monday plus I had to study for my lit midterm which I took on Tuesday. I actually think I did quite well. And now here we are at Wednesday and it's my 19th birthday! I know a few other people here and from home with this birthday, so the day should be filled with birthday fun! My special plans include a trip to Slavin for dinner and spending the evening with friends. Not too exciting, but I don't make much of a fuss these days. But now I must be off to finish my reading and to wait for the email with decisions about suites and apartments for next year! http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/03/the_birthday_blog.html http://blogs.targetx.com/providence/KaitlinSearfoss/2008/03/the_birthday_blog.html Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:39:50 -0500