Round 3 at WSU

My close friend Jessica made me start thinking that I should start a blog. I have never done one of these before, but I have tried journaling. I am good at doing daily entries for a few days, and then I quit, so I'll see how well I stay up with this.

I have just finished RA training, for the 2nd year in a row. It's annoying to do the same training, but it's the rules. Today the halls officially open for the year. I already am anticipating a crazy week, but we'll get through it. This year is WSU's largest incoming Freshmen class in the history of the university. While this sounds all grand and great for publicity and the University, it also has caused it's own complications. This includes rooming freshmen with their RA's temporarily. Yes some of you may think, "well, that'll keep em in line". Such may be true, but come on, I'd rather have to write up more resis than LIVE with em. Oh well, we have been told this is a "opportunity" and yes it is, just not one I think I would choose. I haven't had a roommate since my first semester freshman year and have liked being able to get dressed in my room, not in the closet, stay up as late as I want, play my music whenever, the list goes on. But I'm a positive person, and this situation is only be temporary so I just always keep that in mind. Oh and here's the kicker... to compenstate the RA's who have a roommate, we get the highest meal plan. Since as an RA our room and board is paid for, the department thought they should just give us more food. Seriously? I could barley use my $1000 last year, now I have like $1200 or something. Are they trying to make us fat in this already obese country? Whatever, I guess it allows me to feed my friends who live off campus.

As far as this school year, mius the roommate situation, it should be a great and extremely busy year. I am doing RA again this year, in Stephenson North 13th floor (Penthouse), as well as working at the UREC. Yes, I may be crazy, but I am excited to stay busy and connect with more people. My goal this year is to get more connected with my residents as I feel I can really make an impact if I make the connections in the beginning of the year. I also want to just enjoy college for what it is.

I hope to keep this blog up to date with my college experiences that I will encounter this year. I am excited for all that this year is to bring!