Second Semester

I just got back to Saint Leo from winter break, and I’m looking forward to this semester. I had a full month off, and I couldn’t wait to get back. Most of my friends at home are swimmers, and many went on training trips to Florida (I live in Connecticut) to train. I was stuck at home without them, and I’m glad to be back here. The spring semester is shorter than the fall, and it’s going to go by so fast. I can’t believe I’m halfway done with my first year already!

I’m taking some great classes this spring. The Christian Vision is HON 151, an honors course. It’s going to be great. I’m not a religious fanatic, but the style of class is the same as my first honors course, and I can’t wait. I’m also taking FAS 101, an intro to the arts class. It’s not hands on, but it’s a great course, an overview of all of the different arts. There are great classes offered here. It almost reminds me of the movie Accepted, where they have classes that explore more than just a textbook. That’s what we do here, we take things to the next level. It’s definitely a great experience.

I’m also taking part in fighting for more scholarships for you and I. The FRAG initiative, or the Florida Residents Assistance Grant, is a scholarship that Saint Leo will match for non-residents. It has helped many students attend college, and we hope that it will continue to do so. I’m planning on taking a trip to Tallahassee with other students to fight for it.

This month, I’m also going to Indianapolis for an IFC Conference. As a freshman, I have experienced more here than I thought I would. This place is great. I get to go represent my Fraternity in a national setting for fraternities, and the school is sending me at no cost. The opportunities are endless here. Really consider coming if this is what you’re looking for.