Well, we’re all back and ready for a new semester and a new year! I know everyone’s as excited as I am, and if not for classes, then at least to see everyone around the U and catch up on how holidays were and what classes they’re taking and whatever else is going on! I’ve been running into old friends every time I head down the hallway or every time I head to the gym or when I sit down for lunch in the cafeteria. It’s nice to catch up and fall back into the campus community.<\/p>\n
The other thing that was going on this week was January RUSH WEEK in the Atrium. While noticeably smaller than September Rush, it’s nice to have a refresher on what clubs U of L offers (and it’s a lot<\/strong>) and have a second chance at getting involved. Some clubs even a veteran like me didn’t know about: The Ba’hai Study Circle and the Philosophy Club! Also: shameless Rotaract plug! It’s so fun to be volunteering and meeting people and making a global difference, so come check us out!!<\/p>\n As for me, I started my PSII on Monday. It’s a little sad to be mixed up from the group I grew so close to in PSI, but I’m meeting new people and having a ball so far! The main difference between PSI and PSII is that in the latter, you are broken into groups based on subject, meaning my group has a ton of other Social Studies majors. It breaks down into major-specific classes, too, and I’m taking Curriculum and Instruction for Social Studies Education, which is a mouthful and also a lot of work! It’s good so far though. The class I’m most looking forward to is the Social Context of Learning, which seems to be a sociology course disguised as an Ed course… right up my alley!<\/p>\n So there are lots of cool things happening soon, like Meltdown (more info to come, or check the ULSU’s Facebook page for more info!) as well as ULSU elections, an important democratic process on our liberal education campus. So I encourage you to get informed, get involved and have even more fun this semester.<\/p>\n Stay warm, and stick to your resolutions!!<\/p>\n – Bri<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Well, we’re all back and ready for a new semester and a new year! I know everyone’s as excited as I am, and if not for classes, then at least to see everyone around the U and catch up on … Continue reading