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SeptemberBloggings

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September 1, 2005

Hey I live in West Halls, which has the perfect food,size, location, and collegiate feel that I was looking for. However as a freshman it is a little bit harder to make friends there than lets say East Halls or Pollock. Also, I have a 23 year old roommate from Singapore, which at first i thought would be interesting for us. However, I found out that we have many differences, and he is leaving at the end of this semester. I'm contemplating on whether or not to switch dorms. My best friend live in North too. West Halls seemed ideal in the beginning, but it is losing its appeal in the battle of social relationships nessecary to survive college. What should I do?!

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>> I live in West Halls too. My brother suggested I apply to E-House (Engineering House) for the location and food. I agree that it is a little harder to make friends here. My brother, who is in his fourth year, lives right next door to me. He introduced me to some people on the floor, but I don't know that many freshman. My roommate is a freshman, but maybe the only one on this floor. I don't know what else to say, but good luck. - WynesWorld

 

I also live in West Halls in E-House. (I am not an Engineering student but my roommate is). I will also have to agree that it seems harder to make friends here. I have only met a couple of other freshman on my floor. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know you are not the only freshman in West Halls.--MarCar

 

September 6, 2005

 

I went home this weekend. I miss my friends desperately and my family. My cat sleeps in my bed alot. I noticed back home in Philly that here in State College they are no air planes which fly over. Take notice now! I really wanted to meet up with my friend who goes to the University of Pennsylvania, but he was at his house. He recently moved to at the Jersey shore. We always had a friendly competition in high school, through sports, activities, and academics. We became very close this year. His sister passed away last November and I want to be there for him, but I was rejected by Upenn and waitlisted at other schools. I last saw him at a Phillies game in August. I would be very upset if I lost touch with a handful of friends from home. I realized that I need to buckle down and start being very studious. I would like to have a very attractive GPA. In high school our french department was a joke, and I feel very behind in that class, but with a good review I can get back on track. Right now I'm taking a break to go eat with friends.

It can get very lonely here. Ah college!

 

September 7, 2005

I am so excited. Tommorrow I have two classes, and I get to sleep in to 9:30 am. I am going to go running soon, so that should be relaxing. Right now there are about 14 guys outside my dorm playing ultimate frisbe. Today, while in my friends dorm, I discovered that her sister was at Tulane University during the past tragic huricanne. I was so upset for her. She didn't know where her sister was for about 12 hrs. My dad also had friends in Mississippi. I knew he was very upset, but I didn't relate to that experience like my friends. I am also meeting people who are in my classes. I highly advise people to introduce themselves tho those in their daily classes. I have to do that French homework I metioned still. I have a meeting with my advisor on Friday. Any suggestions on what to ask her or talk about. I need to learn how to get involved. I love looking down Pollock Ave. around 11am. It looks like Times Square with all the students. Does Penn State have a crew team. I should look into it. Well it's ten so I'm going running. Later.

 

Go Phillies

 

>>Cool scroll. TheKemBlog

 

Septemeber 8, 2005

 

Well, I am sitting here doing multitudes of homework. I slightly glance over at the clock, and I realize that in a few days it will be the four year mark for September 11th. This is really sad. I remember the day so vividly. I was home sick from the anxiety of my high school. It was my freshman year. Time flies. See my narrative on the anxitey thing. I woke up at 9 and called my mom to tell her what I was seeing on the TV. As I was talking to her, the other plane slammed into the 2nd Trade Tower. I thought it was downtown Philadelphia because I was still half asleep. I had no idea it was being done purposely. I haven't thought about this in a while. I guess subconciously I was thinking about it, because I am saddened now. Everytime a plane fell out of the sky I called my parents. It was so surreal. The Philadelphia transportation system shut down, and my parents had a hard time coming home. My brother who is a few years older than I, had such a problem coming home. I remember this year we went to New York to ground zero, and everyone on the bus fell silent as we passed it. It was such a somber feeling. I will never forget how I felt on that visit. God Bless.

 

Septemeber 10, 2005

 

So here I am, once again. I'm completely frustrated. I want more than I think this school can give. I never realized how many drunken students I can see in a matter of minutes. It's a shame. It's just not my thing.....

 

September 12, 2005 Remix Another Blog

REMIX

I came from the city of Philadelphia. It’s a large city, which contains historic sections and new inovative buildings, which makes Philadelphia a vibrant, yet quaint city. Name’s Nicholas but I go by Nick. Everyone used to call me "Nickolodeon" after the popular TV program.

 

In high school, I was shy at first. I didn’t have notable achievements, and I’ll be honest, I was really nervous. My motivation was overshadowed by my fear. My parents let me do my own thing when high school started After freshman year, I engulfed myself in a variety of activites and courses. However, they still looked at my grades and my report cards. Looking back, it was for the better. I sustained a 95 average, but that was my goal and did work to get it. A lot of teachers helped me because I slowly began to come out of a shell, and they told me I had potential. Other ones treated me like a friend, and would even talk to my parents casually . By senior year, senioritis was trying to hit. I threw myself into enormous amounts of extra-curricular work, while working a part-time job. I didn't allow it however. I was awaiting college acceptance letters in April. By the third quarter, I was eso nervous, anxious, scared and excited for them. I worked vert hard all year. I refused to go out with my friends to study for tests, and fill out applications. My eighteenth birthday was upon me now. There was a week left until my five dream school letters arrived. My family and teachers were cheering for me more than I was. The mailman became my best friend. I woke up one morning during spring break and knew it was here. Boston College was the first. I was waitlisted. I remember my trembling voice on the phone with my mother. The following two days were filled with more anxiety. My whole world was a little rocked when two more waitlists occured. They were from Lehigh and Boston University. I began to wonder why I wasn't getting the "big envelope". Most of my hope was slashed after those decisions. I was now waiting for my two dream schools, UPenn and Brown. These were probably the hardest for me to gain acceptance to. Three days after that, and the day before my best friend's prom, I recieved disappointing news on the internet. A rejection from Upenn and a waitlist from Brown. I couldn't understand why. Still today it's hard to reason. I never thought I would be at Penn State, but I am here and I am beginning to enjoy it.

 

Dialouge vs Debate

 

I believe that a dialouge is not particularly a debate, but a debate is a dialouge. A dialouge is the verbal interaction between two people. One can have a dialouge without a debate. A simple greeting or an agreement isn't a debate. What is the subject being debated? On the other hand, according to the fundementals of dialouges, I believe a debate is classified as a dialouge. For an effective debate one must address their interlocutors. They should mold their debate around their audience. To refute their antagonist's claims they must listen with their eyes and ears. They should be aware of any changes in their audience's reactions. Also, a sucessful debate is excuted with an open mind. One must be willing to admit their faults, and accept new perspectives. There are several types of debate and dialouges.

 

September 13, 2005

 

Ever since I visited this school and cemented my decision to come here, I have yearned for a certain sweatshirt. It was gray and soft. It had blue block lettering that read "STATE". Once here I could NEVER find it. I searched the book store, the various stores downtown, and even the commons here in my dorm. Today, fate was upon me. I found it for $20.00, and I bought PSU sweatpants too. It was an achievement. I failed a French quiz today, which is a good indicator that I'm on the right track. I was so studious in highschool and now it's just alot I think. I promise now thow that I shall make my best effort forward to make all assignments on time and it a scholarly excellent manner. I love fall. It is by far my favorite season. Winter almost ties, but when you are freezing waiting for the train in Philadelphia it's hard to say it's your favorite season. The eagles disappointed me. I should have studied for that french quiz. Ah life likes to play games with me. I miss home. I applied for a leadership workshop. It really interests me. Tommorrow must be a productive day. For the year my main goal is to enter the Honors College or at least show an incredible effort!

 

Objectives for tommorrow

1. Study and Review Economics

2. Do ECON ANGEL Homework

3. Go to the Librbary Open House

4. Go to Involvement Fair

5. Study French, relative pronouns

6. Do half of this weeks assignments for La classe de francais!

7. gym? or some fun?

8. and the most important...

 

B L O G

 

September 15,2005

 

skier053: hey sorry i made a late night diner trip

 

Auto response from XxpHaTnEsS99: i am away

 

skier053: if you are there i am lindsey

XxpHaTnEsS99: lol its ok i need to make a late nite study date

XxpHaTnEsS99: where are you from

XxpHaTnEsS99: im from philly :D

skier053: oh i am from pittsburgh

XxpHaTnEsS99: were u the one who was sitting next to me last class?

skier053: um i am not sure

XxpHaTnEsS99: okie dokie well ne way

XxpHaTnEsS99: what could be our project topic?

skier053: really anything i think

XxpHaTnEsS99: what is your major?

XxpHaTnEsS99: or intended major?

skier053: i am actually DUS

skier053: u?

XxpHaTnEsS99: me too!

XxpHaTnEsS99: DUS is the best

skier053: yeah it really is

XxpHaTnEsS99: they said i should take business courses tho

XxpHaTnEsS99: so im taking like econ, french, math 110 n such

XxpHaTnEsS99: if we did something on the economy we could talk about gas prices?

XxpHaTnEsS99: or about the market today, how katrina affect gas prices

XxpHaTnEsS99: just random topics

skier053: yeah i could go for economics

skier053: i am actually in that class

XxpHaTnEsS99: do u have mateer

skier053: no i have this guy he told us to call him Chud

XxpHaTnEsS99: lol

skier053: he has a very polish name

XxpHaTnEsS99: i see

XxpHaTnEsS99: i want to meet you tommorrow in class, not to be all stalkerish

skier053: no it's cool

skier053: that would be good

XxpHaTnEsS99: yes

XxpHaTnEsS99: do u know who i am?

skier053: yeah i actually looked u up on facebook

XxpHaTnEsS99: o i'll look u up now then

XxpHaTnEsS99: umm what could we talk about in our paper tho about economics

XxpHaTnEsS99: like supply n demand n laws we r learning n how they relate to today ?

skier053: we could do gas prices and price ceilings- have you covered that at all?

skier053: we haven't really discussed supply and demand

XxpHaTnEsS99: no but he mentioned

XxpHaTnEsS99: he said we will talk about that stuff next week

XxpHaTnEsS99: whats ur last name

skier053: well then we could go with effects of hurricane katrina

skier053: ?

XxpHaTnEsS99: yes, it'll be good...are u taking macro or micro

skier053: macro

XxpHaTnEsS99: ah im taking micro

XxpHaTnEsS99: it'll be ok tho

skier053: well there is common ground

XxpHaTnEsS99: indeed

XxpHaTnEsS99: whats ur last name so i can find u on facebook

skier053: clark

XxpHaTnEsS99: ur clarkbrug on the blog?

skier053: well PburghClark

skier053: but yeah

XxpHaTnEsS99: lol i kno u now

skier053: yeah facebook is a nice bonus

XxpHaTnEsS99: indeed

XxpHaTnEsS99: that should be enuff for now i guess right?

skier053: yeah so basicly we decided

XxpHaTnEsS99: yes

XxpHaTnEsS99: i mean we arent glued to this decision

skier053: hurricane katrina and its effects

skier053: yeah that is very true

XxpHaTnEsS99: its a start?

XxpHaTnEsS99: not a bad idea

skier053: more specifically economic effects

XxpHaTnEsS99: yes

XxpHaTnEsS99: thanks alot for imming me, you didnt have too

XxpHaTnEsS99: you helped me out :D

 

September 19, 2005

As I enter my fourth week on campus. I must say I love Napster. Napster comforts my stay here. Tommorrow is my half birthday (for those who can't add, I was born on March 20. I have a decent word to define for our denfinitional arguement. I outlined what I want to write. THE TASK IS ACTUALLY writing it. I probably had the best weekend here so far. I was having a really hard time adjusting. I talked to my parents almost 5x's a day. I miss my friends from home too. They are coming up to State College at the end of October. I have signed up for some activities so far which include, The Daily Colllegian, a Leadership Seminar, some math tutoring, and aiding in teaching younger students here. Fall is upon us on the 21st and it pleases me to say that. I must first state that I am not a huge dork, maybe a little one, but certainly not a big one! Friday I went to the PSU vs UCLA men's soccer game, which was eventful! I'm sorry, but drinking excessively here is annoying me. At 1:30 am when I'm walking home SOBER from a friends party, I'd like it if people wouldn't stumble into me or make drunken comments. Those people give the school and drinking a bad name. Ne who i need to get started on this paper. Later kids.

 

September 20, 2005

I'm excited. I managed to score an interview for The Daily Collegian. I'm happy about that. They seem awesome there and real funny. I got hit in the face with a frisbee today. I felt like the ultimate freshman. Also, I discovered the delicious finger chicken wrap in west halls. It must be said the ladies on this campus are striking. I also got a Purdue vs PENN STATE football ticket. I was thrilled. My mom and I keep fighting. It isn't good. I feel bad because I know she cares, but she says I'm always mad or pissed off. I don't know. I love music. I need to study. Tommorrow and Thursday will be my productive days! I promise! I miss my friends from home. I feel a drift happening, but I will do anything in my power to stop that.

 

song of the moment: GO DOWNLOAD IT! Bloc Party- This Modern Love

 

 

HAPPY HALF BIRTHDAY TO ME

 

September 21, 2005

 

College decides who your true friends are!

 

September 22, 2005

I'm so tired. I don't want to do any homework what so ever. I revised my defintional arguement. Hopefully it is better. I feel so gross. I met a girl in Econ today who has the same birthday as I. I can't wait to see my parents this weekend. I got into this huge fight with some of my friends. Makes me so mad! Such drama. I hate it. We have a mandatory meeting tonite. I don't know why and i don't want to go. Some girl invited me into her dorm today to do some homework and her boyfriend calls n isn't thrilled with the idea that I am in the room too. SO! she kicked me out. I was like it wasn't my intentions to do that, but her boyfriend said it's nothing personal. I miss my friends. I hope this girl sells me an ohio state ticket for 90$. I saw alot of kids from our english class tonite. I hate people. I'm just not in a good mood. I"m going to take a shower. later

 

 

September 26, 2005

 

So my roommate moved out which is a good thing. He barely spoke english and had very different customs. He was very critical towards how I acted too! So now I am in West Halls alone. Housing is supposed to call me to discuss what is going to happen. My parents came up on Friday. We had alot of fun, but I miss home terribly. It really does bother me the amount of kids the admitted in this school that do not have merit. It really bothers me that kids go here who aren't driven or just don't care. I noticed a bunch of freshman have these traits. But who am I to judge? My interview for the Daily Collegian is tommorrow. I reallllllyyy hope I am admitted on the the AE staff. It seems for about the past year I haven't acheieved anything i put my mind to. So I am praying this breaks the cycle.

 

 

September 27, 2005

 

Housing would like to put me into the 7th floor Synder Hall in East. It is a blessing because I am in the basement of Hamilton now. There aren't any kids where I am now. It seems trivial, but being alone here isn't the best thing for a freshman. I am by the door next to my RA. The floor is full of upperclassman and they aren't in the freshman friendly mood. I hope this works out. I would have to move out. That is going to be a pain in the butt. A bunch of boys from my high school joined the same fraternity. I think they should be more independant. I hope working hard pays off! It hasn't the way I wanted yet. I am meeting the roommate tonight. There are two rooms available. I don't have a choice where they put me, but they suggested to meet both guys in the rooms. I am contemplating filling out transfer papers if I still feel this uphappy with the school. I can see myself falling in love with the school. That might require getting into the Honors College, and being on the Daily Collegian. I'm not the typical kid here I don't think. I want so much out of a college. I had such ideas, and goals to go to Ivy League or close to Ivy schools. PSU though is a great school academically, especially the Honor School. I am coming from Philadelphia and I am a city kid. So the location is a little small. We'll see by Xmas. Also my interview was today for the Daily Collegian. I hope it went well. It is really competitive. They kept rating my answers and stuff. It was a little awkward. I find out Friday. look for my post!

 

September 28, 2005

HOW TO SHAVE YOUR FACE PROPERLY

1. Gather the following items, Shaving cream, Razor, Towel, After shave

2. Approach a sink in your residence.

3. Take the cap off of the shaving cream container.

4. Press the release button for an ample amount of shaving cream.

5. Lather and smooth out the shaving cream onto desired shaving areas of your face.

6. Wet razor and gently begin to shave.

7. Between every swoop of the razor, wash shaving cream from razor.

8. Also, go against the direction of the hair growth occasionally.

9. Once finished, wash off your face with mild water.

10. Dry your face with the towel.

11. Apply after shave for a smooth, clean finish.

 

September 29, 2005

 

The "because statement" is "I believe that the author of yesterday's article on racism is wrong." This statement was pulled out of The Daily Collegian. The hidden assumption would be, "the article on racism was untrue." Doubt could be that their isn't racism on the PSU campus. Maybe they are only talking from a personal experience in their life. Just because there was an incident of racism on campus doesn't indicate the whole campus is racist!

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