I first learned about the Miller Scholars & Honors program 3 years ago when it began. I knew then that it was something I wanted to be a part of, even so far down the road. And here I am today, writing a blog about my experiences as a Miller Scholar.
The Miller Scholars are representatives of the Miller College of Business (MCOB) at BSU. These students are labeled some of the “best and brightest” of the college, which is quite an honor. The program provides full tuition for about 10 students in each freshman class. The scholarship also includes a study abroad stipend, networking opportunities, and more.
Aside from the Miller Scholars, there are also 10 students from each class selected to be Miller Honors students, who have the same opportunities without the scholarship. On a day-to-day basis, there is no distinction made between us. We are all classmates and we are all part of the Miller Honors Program. We really are becoming a close-knit group of students.
As a Miller Scholar, we have each been matched with a Miller Mentor, who is a MCOB alumnus and who wants to be involved with the college. My mentor is the CEO of his own company, which makes him a great contact for me since my major is Entrepreneurship. He has already been an excellent mentor, who genuinely cares for me and my future.
In October he invited me to attend the MCOB Alumni Awards dinner. This is an annual event that is attended by a large number of alumni, which makes it a great networking opportunity. As a freshman, I was honored to attend. At the dinner, I joined a table of my mentor’s associates, his son (who graduated from the MCOB in Entrepreneurship) and his son’s fiancée, as well as several other current students. I even had the opportunity to meet the VP of World Travel at the Walt Disney Company, who is also a Ball State grad.
As I continue through the College of Business, I can foresee the Miller Honors program providing me with even more excellent opportunities that will make a difference in my future.
If you have an interest in the Miller Honors program, definitely check out their website! The deadline for the 2011-2012 Miller Scholars is January 31, 2011. Also, applications for the 2011-2012 Miller Honors Programs are due March 1, 2011.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Happy Holidays, from my family to yours!
Now that I'm home for Winter Break, my family and I are happy to be back together. My sister, Jessica, even had a snow day today! Actually, it was more of an "ice day" since there was half an inch of ice on everything. So we basically had an ice skating rink on our driveway, and the idea developed to create our own version of "Skating with the Stars." This video is the result. Enjoy! Happy Holidays!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Let it snow...
Yesterday was the first measurable snowfall on campus this year (it actually snowed the first weekend of November, but didn’t stick very long). It snowed all day, from flurries to big flakes. We got about half an inch or somewhere around there. Last night, the sidewalks were icy enough to slide our feet along – ramps being the most fun, of course.
Today, the sun is shining and slowly melting away the snow. Ball State seems to do a good job of keeping salt on the sidewalks when classes are in session. There is quite a bit out there today.
It’s definitely getting cold in Muncie. Since I’m not a huge fan of winter weather, I made sure to bring LOTS of things to keep me warm. I’ll share my list with you.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the dorms...especially in Becca and Nicole's room!
Today, the sun is shining and slowly melting away the snow. Ball State seems to do a good job of keeping salt on the sidewalks when classes are in session. There is quite a bit out there today.
It’s definitely getting cold in Muncie. Since I’m not a huge fan of winter weather, I made sure to bring LOTS of things to keep me warm. I’ll share my list with you.
Winter Checklist:
-parka (or just a winter coat)
-snow boots (the kind that actually keep your feet warm - not Uggs)
-gloves (invest in Isotoners)
-scarves (nice, warm ones)
-ear muffs (I haven't gotten any yet, but I feel like they would be really nice...)
-hat (I want one with fur)
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the dorms...especially in Becca and Nicole's room!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Giving Thanks
This holiday break, I am at home with my family. Tonight, I spent some time talking with my dad. For my Honors 199 class, we were asked to interview someone we know who is at least 15 years older than us. So I had a conversation with my dad about his childhood. We talked about everything from television to music, and fashion to technology. I love hearing stories from when my dad was a boy. He told me about his cowboys and Indians fort (which I’ve actually played with myself) and his 3-inch afro from his trip to Europe. Entertaining, believe me.
It’s been a wonderful Thanksgiving. And it all began with Fruesday…well, maybe I should explain. The Tuesday before Thanksgiving Break has been dubbed “Fruesday” by Ball State University. It is a day on which we have Friday classes on Tuesday, hence Fruesday. The whole idea is to make up for all the Monday holidays we have off, thus missing out on class time those days. I’m not sure how effective it is, but hey, at least it makes us unique!
It’s hard to believe there are only two more weeks of classes and a week of finals before the semester is over. It seems like not so long ago I was just moving in. But I’m thankful to have made it this far!
I’ve had a wonderful Thanksgiving at home with my family. These days, my list of things to be thankful for is growing ever longer – and I’m grateful even for that!
Happy Thanksgiving!
(Psst! Click on the picture to learn about another unique part of Ball State!)
It’s been a wonderful Thanksgiving. And it all began with Fruesday…well, maybe I should explain. The Tuesday before Thanksgiving Break has been dubbed “Fruesday” by Ball State University. It is a day on which we have Friday classes on Tuesday, hence Fruesday. The whole idea is to make up for all the Monday holidays we have off, thus missing out on class time those days. I’m not sure how effective it is, but hey, at least it makes us unique!
It’s hard to believe there are only two more weeks of classes and a week of finals before the semester is over. It seems like not so long ago I was just moving in. But I’m thankful to have made it this far!
I’ve had a wonderful Thanksgiving at home with my family. These days, my list of things to be thankful for is growing ever longer – and I’m grateful even for that!
Happy Thanksgiving!
(Psst! Click on the picture to learn about another unique part of Ball State!)
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Dance Auditions
Last year, when I applied to Ball State, I hadn’t really decided about minoring in dance. By the time I did decide, it was too late to audition. The Department of Theatre and Dance audition days are in November and February. So, I just had to wait until November of this year to audition. This past Saturday was the first round of auditions for Fall 2011 (or Spring for current students). There were students auditioning for dance majors and minors, musical theatre, and acting.
The (early) morning began with a performance by the cast of Company, a musical production currently being put on at University Theatre, and a performance by the cast of The Nutcracker ballet being performed in December. The students were great and seeing them got us excited to get started.
The dance and musical theatre students stayed in the studio for the dance portion. We began with a jazz combination, then tap (which was optional), and finally ballet barre work. As the musical theatre students left, the dance students continued with ballet at the barre and floor work. All that was left was a modern combination and we were finished! It was a whirlwind morning, but so exciting.
I loved the feeling of dancing those styles in a class setting again. It’s been awhile! For dance minors, the audition is more about class placement than anything. They look at where you are and determine in which level you belong. I’m not sure if I will be taking any dance classes next semester, mainly because course request is now over, so most classes will be full, and I already have a full load. There is always an Add/Drop period when you can change your schedule up until the first week of classes though. So who knows?
As always, feel free to leave comments! I love hearing thoughts and suggestions for my blog. Also, if you have questions about campus life, please ask! If I don’t have an answer, I can direct you to someone who does.
The (early) morning began with a performance by the cast of Company, a musical production currently being put on at University Theatre, and a performance by the cast of The Nutcracker ballet being performed in December. The students were great and seeing them got us excited to get started.
The dance and musical theatre students stayed in the studio for the dance portion. We began with a jazz combination, then tap (which was optional), and finally ballet barre work. As the musical theatre students left, the dance students continued with ballet at the barre and floor work. All that was left was a modern combination and we were finished! It was a whirlwind morning, but so exciting.
I loved the feeling of dancing those styles in a class setting again. It’s been awhile! For dance minors, the audition is more about class placement than anything. They look at where you are and determine in which level you belong. I’m not sure if I will be taking any dance classes next semester, mainly because course request is now over, so most classes will be full, and I already have a full load. There is always an Add/Drop period when you can change your schedule up until the first week of classes though. So who knows?
As always, feel free to leave comments! I love hearing thoughts and suggestions for my blog. Also, if you have questions about campus life, please ask! If I don’t have an answer, I can direct you to someone who does.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Freshman Parking
Having a car on campus as a freshman is quite an experience…
Basically, the way it works is all freshman cars must be parked at the football stadium lot, which is a good distance from the main campus. Then the night before every home football game, ALL the cars there must be moved to an alternate location.
Every time there’s a game, the buses to the stadium are jam-packed with students going to move their cars. There was a game this past Saturday, actually. And on Friday, it snowed. Right as we were going to move our cars. So we waited through several full buses in the snow and cold. I love winter…ha.
The good part about moving our cars is we can park anywhere on campus (after 5 p.m. Friday) for the weekend. This comes in handy when you want to go somewhere on the weekends and your car just happens to be in the parking garage near your dorm. It works out nicely.
But then you have to move it back by Sunday night, or you get a ticket. I think it’s like by 3:30 a.m. on Monday morning actually. I have yet to have a run-in with Parking Services, but I’m sure it will happen and I’m sure you will hear about it.
My advice: bring your car if you want to be able to go places, but be prepared for the hassle of moving it for football games.
Basically, the way it works is all freshman cars must be parked at the football stadium lot, which is a good distance from the main campus. Then the night before every home football game, ALL the cars there must be moved to an alternate location.
Every time there’s a game, the buses to the stadium are jam-packed with students going to move their cars. There was a game this past Saturday, actually. And on Friday, it snowed. Right as we were going to move our cars. So we waited through several full buses in the snow and cold. I love winter…ha.
The good part about moving our cars is we can park anywhere on campus (after 5 p.m. Friday) for the weekend. This comes in handy when you want to go somewhere on the weekends and your car just happens to be in the parking garage near your dorm. It works out nicely.
But then you have to move it back by Sunday night, or you get a ticket. I think it’s like by 3:30 a.m. on Monday morning actually. I have yet to have a run-in with Parking Services, but I’m sure it will happen and I’m sure you will hear about it.
My advice: bring your car if you want to be able to go places, but be prepared for the hassle of moving it for football games.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
It's A Classic
Last weekend, I competed at my first ballroom competition! When I came to Ball State, I joined the Ballroom Dance League to learn some new styles of dance. The very first lesson was in Rumba, and we’ve been learning Cha Cha the past few weeks.
I loved it so much I decided to compete at the Purdue Classic last weekend. My partner, Chase, and I competed in Newcomer American Rumba, which is the entry-level amateur division. There were over 90 couples in our division. Talk about competition! I don’t know about Chase, but I had some nerves. Even after all the dancing I’ve done in my life, this was a whole new world. All that mattered, though, was showing what we knew and having fun while doing it.
Chase and I made it to the second round! After we had so much fun the first time, I was glad to get to dance again. It was just as fun the second time, but that was as far as we got.
The competition itself was so much fun, and I especially enjoyed watching the Gold and Silver levels compete (those are the highest divisions). Maybe someday! I definitely want to compete again and try more styles this time.
Here’s a video of our first round for you. I’m in the purple top. Thanks to Laci for videotaping it!
I loved it so much I decided to compete at the Purdue Classic last weekend. My partner, Chase, and I competed in Newcomer American Rumba, which is the entry-level amateur division. There were over 90 couples in our division. Talk about competition! I don’t know about Chase, but I had some nerves. Even after all the dancing I’ve done in my life, this was a whole new world. All that mattered, though, was showing what we knew and having fun while doing it.
Chase and I made it to the second round! After we had so much fun the first time, I was glad to get to dance again. It was just as fun the second time, but that was as far as we got.
The competition itself was so much fun, and I especially enjoyed watching the Gold and Silver levels compete (those are the highest divisions). Maybe someday! I definitely want to compete again and try more styles this time.
Here’s a video of our first round for you. I’m in the purple top. Thanks to Laci for videotaping it!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Is Text Messaging Dangerous?
I wrote this blog as an assignment for my ISOM class, and I thought it would make for an interesting post on my real blog.
Texting has become a popular trend across the globe over the past few years. People of all ages are finding themselves consumed by text messaging. Constant texting can cause health issues, especially in the form of injury to the thumbs and fingers. Interestingly enough, it can also cause a ten-point drop in one’s I.Q. Pedtextrians, who walk and text at the same time, are in danger and risk their lives, especially when crossing streets. By far the most dangerous result of text messaging has been the drivers who mistakenly believe they can text while driving.
Driving while absorbed in another activity like eating or texting has been dubbed “distracted driving.” The U.S. Government saw how important the issue of distracted driving is and created a website: Distraction.gov
Oprah even created a campaign earlier this year in an effort to dissuade texting and driving called “No Phone Zone.” Through powerful episodes with personal stories, Oprah encouraged her viewers to sign a pledge to make their cars a No Phone Zone. Companies and even athletic coaches across the nation joined in the campaign. My high school’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club pledged over 100 students to the No Phone Zone cause.
College students especially have record texting statistics. According to a study done by the Media Literacy Clearinghouse, 18% of adults ages 18 to 24 text message more than 200 messages a day. It seems like, on campus at BSU especially, much of this texting is done while walking. We have an excessive number of “pedtextrians” here, and I’ll admit to being one of them.
Last week, I was pleased to see a group at the Scramble Light passing out flyers and recruiting students to sign a pledge to not drink and drive. What I would love to see though, is the same thing, but involving distracted driving. To me, this would encompass drunk driving and texting while driving, not to mention all the other distractions to which we succumb.
The best way to cope with the potential dangers of texting, of course, is to avoid text messaging. This is not really a feasible solution in today’s society though. So another resolution is to decide to make the car a No Phone Zone, like in Oprah’s campaign. To avoid the pedtextrian dangers, simply wait to reply to text messages until standing still. Then put the phone away while walking. This is something even I, myself, need to put into practice everyday.
It is all a matter of concern for personal safety and the safety of others.
Texting has become a popular trend across the globe over the past few years. People of all ages are finding themselves consumed by text messaging. Constant texting can cause health issues, especially in the form of injury to the thumbs and fingers. Interestingly enough, it can also cause a ten-point drop in one’s I.Q. Pedtextrians, who walk and text at the same time, are in danger and risk their lives, especially when crossing streets. By far the most dangerous result of text messaging has been the drivers who mistakenly believe they can text while driving.
Driving while absorbed in another activity like eating or texting has been dubbed “distracted driving.” The U.S. Government saw how important the issue of distracted driving is and created a website: Distraction.gov
Oprah even created a campaign earlier this year in an effort to dissuade texting and driving called “No Phone Zone.” Through powerful episodes with personal stories, Oprah encouraged her viewers to sign a pledge to make their cars a No Phone Zone. Companies and even athletic coaches across the nation joined in the campaign. My high school’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club pledged over 100 students to the No Phone Zone cause.
College students especially have record texting statistics. According to a study done by the Media Literacy Clearinghouse, 18% of adults ages 18 to 24 text message more than 200 messages a day. It seems like, on campus at BSU especially, much of this texting is done while walking. We have an excessive number of “pedtextrians” here, and I’ll admit to being one of them.
Last week, I was pleased to see a group at the Scramble Light passing out flyers and recruiting students to sign a pledge to not drink and drive. What I would love to see though, is the same thing, but involving distracted driving. To me, this would encompass drunk driving and texting while driving, not to mention all the other distractions to which we succumb.
The best way to cope with the potential dangers of texting, of course, is to avoid text messaging. This is not really a feasible solution in today’s society though. So another resolution is to decide to make the car a No Phone Zone, like in Oprah’s campaign. To avoid the pedtextrian dangers, simply wait to reply to text messages until standing still. Then put the phone away while walking. This is something even I, myself, need to put into practice everyday.
It is all a matter of concern for personal safety and the safety of others.
Monday, October 18, 2010
The Amazing Taste
Last week, Ball State Dining, the Rinker Center for International Programs, the Multicultural Center, and University Program Board sponsored a program called “The Amazing Taste.” It was basically an international food festival. There were tents all over the lawn in front of my dorm. Each one was for a different continent and held so many options for food! They had belly dancers, henna tattoos, and Bocce ball too. They even had camels there! That’s why I have an awesome picture of me with a camel – yes, it’s real.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Capture Life
John was my next door neighbor in my hometown. At 16, he was killed by a drunk driver. That event changed my life. I would go on to help found my high school’s chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) to make a difference in the lives of my classmates. His family had green bracelets made that read “Capture Life” because one of John’s hobbies was photography. He was an incredible young man. John’s death inspired me to “capture life” the way he did.
It’s been four years today since the world lost John. I find it hard to imagine that I have lived 3 years longer than he had the chance to. But I’m finding myself approaching the college experience in a different way than I might have if it hadn’t been for him. I never wanted to try alcohol in high school, nor do I want to today. I believe that life is better when you are in control. I think there’s a lesson to be learned here. Drinking underage and especially driving drunk just are not worth the consequences.
College poses challenges every day, particularly in making the right decisions. It would be so easy to choose to go out and party all night on the weekends. But why make those kinds of choices when there are so many other ways to have fun on campus, without alcohol? Trust me, my friends and I don’t need drugs or alcohol to enjoy ourselves!
Each day, I am choosing to not only live my life, but to “Capture Life.”
Friday, October 8, 2010
Midterms are here...
It’s hard to believe it’s time for midterms already, even though I really don’t have any exams (just a paper to write). So, I thought it would be a good time to write about my classes this semester.
Honors 201 – Humanities – Inquiries in the Ancient World: This class is a LOT of reading. Most of what we’ve done so far has to do with the Greeks. You know, Plato and Aristotle – those kinds of guys. The thing about honors classes though, is that most of the class time is spent in discussion. Instead of a 50-minute lecture, we get to toss around ideas and hear what our classmates have to say. Much more interesting, I think.
Honors 100: This is basically a “Welcome to College” class. It’s one credit hour (as opposed to the usual three) and meets once a week. We have a student mentor who leads the course and basically shares important and interesting things with us. One week, we visited the Art Museum. Another, we had a guest speaker who talked about scholarships with us. My favorite was our trip to a coffee shop in The Village. This is a good chance to ask any questions you have and get to know campus better.
Honors 199 – Social Sciences – Inquiries in Contemporary American Civilization: This class complements my other honors course quite well. There is no reading and only occasional journals and projects. Our class time has been spent discussing popular trends from the last couple hundred years. My favorite topics have been TV shows, toys, and communication.
French 301 – Conversation: I tested into the 300 level of French classes. I was really hoping for this, but I was nervous about taking such a high level course. My French skills in writing are much better than my speaking skills. But I know that a conversation class will be really helpful for me. It’s not been nearly as bad as I had feared. In fact, this is one of my favorite classes. I already feel like I have improved and am looking forward to the rest of the semester. Plus, I’m that much closer to having a French minor!
Dance 100 – Dance History: This class fills my Fine Arts requirement. Besides, I love dance so it’s not much of an inconvenience. There is so much to learn about the history of dance! It’s been a really interesting class. We even danced the Virginia Reel one day!
ISOM 135 – Information Systems & Operations Management: ISOM is part of my core business requirements. It is basically about the relationship between technology and business. I really like our professor (she and I have the same birthday!). The material isn’t all that interesting, but I know it will be important in my future business courses.
Finance 101 – Personal Finance: This is also one of my BSU core requirements. Every student must take a personal finance course. This class meets once a week and is one credit hour. Basically, it’s a lecture class and it’s up to you to read the material. I scored a 98% on my first test last week!
So there you have it. The first half of my first semester at BSU is already finished!
Honors 201 – Humanities – Inquiries in the Ancient World: This class is a LOT of reading. Most of what we’ve done so far has to do with the Greeks. You know, Plato and Aristotle – those kinds of guys. The thing about honors classes though, is that most of the class time is spent in discussion. Instead of a 50-minute lecture, we get to toss around ideas and hear what our classmates have to say. Much more interesting, I think.
Honors 100: This is basically a “Welcome to College” class. It’s one credit hour (as opposed to the usual three) and meets once a week. We have a student mentor who leads the course and basically shares important and interesting things with us. One week, we visited the Art Museum. Another, we had a guest speaker who talked about scholarships with us. My favorite was our trip to a coffee shop in The Village. This is a good chance to ask any questions you have and get to know campus better.
Honors 199 – Social Sciences – Inquiries in Contemporary American Civilization: This class complements my other honors course quite well. There is no reading and only occasional journals and projects. Our class time has been spent discussing popular trends from the last couple hundred years. My favorite topics have been TV shows, toys, and communication.
French 301 – Conversation: I tested into the 300 level of French classes. I was really hoping for this, but I was nervous about taking such a high level course. My French skills in writing are much better than my speaking skills. But I know that a conversation class will be really helpful for me. It’s not been nearly as bad as I had feared. In fact, this is one of my favorite classes. I already feel like I have improved and am looking forward to the rest of the semester. Plus, I’m that much closer to having a French minor!
Dance 100 – Dance History: This class fills my Fine Arts requirement. Besides, I love dance so it’s not much of an inconvenience. There is so much to learn about the history of dance! It’s been a really interesting class. We even danced the Virginia Reel one day!
ISOM 135 – Information Systems & Operations Management: ISOM is part of my core business requirements. It is basically about the relationship between technology and business. I really like our professor (she and I have the same birthday!). The material isn’t all that interesting, but I know it will be important in my future business courses.
Finance 101 – Personal Finance: This is also one of my BSU core requirements. Every student must take a personal finance course. This class meets once a week and is one credit hour. Basically, it’s a lecture class and it’s up to you to read the material. I scored a 98% on my first test last week!
So there you have it. The first half of my first semester at BSU is already finished!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Barn Bash 2010!
I just joined CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) a couple weeks ago. I started going to my floor’s Bible study group and really enjoyed it. The girls that lead it do a really great job and I loved how welcoming they were, even though I joined about a month into school. Eventually, I made it to one of CRU’s weekly meetings and was so impressed! It seems like such a great group of people, who all share the same love of Christ.
So, this past Friday night, CRU hosted one of their (annual?) events: the Barn Bash! The minute I heard about it, I called Mom and told her to bring my cowgirl boots and hat when they were in town. So we got all dressed up and drove out to somebody’s barn about 15 minutes out of town. They literally had a dance in a barn – it was great!
There was dancing (Hoedown Throwdown was a MUST), a bonfire, hot apple cider, a pie eating contest, s’mores, a costume contest, and more. It was a really great night!
One of the girls from my Bible study took this picture:
So, this past Friday night, CRU hosted one of their (annual?) events: the Barn Bash! The minute I heard about it, I called Mom and told her to bring my cowgirl boots and hat when they were in town. So we got all dressed up and drove out to somebody’s barn about 15 minutes out of town. They literally had a dance in a barn – it was great!
There was dancing (Hoedown Throwdown was a MUST), a bonfire, hot apple cider, a pie eating contest, s’mores, a costume contest, and more. It was a really great night!
One of the girls from my Bible study took this picture:
Monday, September 27, 2010
Swing Dancing
One of the first clubs I joined when I came to Ball State was the Swing Society. My roommate, Becca, learned swing with her friends at home and told me I should give it a try. With my love of dance, I thought why not?
So we went to the call out meeting the first week, learned a few moves, and turns out I love swing dancing! The basic steps are simple and easy to pick up. It’s such a fun, social style of dancing. I’ve been going to lessons every week since!
My favorite part about swing club is the Friday night dances at Fountain Square. It’s in a historic part of downtown Indianapolis in an old theater building that’s been converted for receptions and parties. Every other Friday night they have swing lessons and then dancing for three hours. There is even a LIVE band!
The first time we went, the band was the Ball State Jazz Band and they did a fantastic job. The whole place was filled with Cardinals! This last time, we took some of Becca’s friends along with us and they had a great time. It’s fun to share such a cool place with our friends.
Swing dancing has become my favorite thing to do in the evenings. Becca and I look forward to Mondays and (every other) Friday now; we call these our “bookend days” for the week!
So we went to the call out meeting the first week, learned a few moves, and turns out I love swing dancing! The basic steps are simple and easy to pick up. It’s such a fun, social style of dancing. I’ve been going to lessons every week since!
My favorite part about swing club is the Friday night dances at Fountain Square. It’s in a historic part of downtown Indianapolis in an old theater building that’s been converted for receptions and parties. Every other Friday night they have swing lessons and then dancing for three hours. There is even a LIVE band!
The first time we went, the band was the Ball State Jazz Band and they did a fantastic job. The whole place was filled with Cardinals! This last time, we took some of Becca’s friends along with us and they had a great time. It’s fun to share such a cool place with our friends.
Swing dancing has become my favorite thing to do in the evenings. Becca and I look forward to Mondays and (every other) Friday now; we call these our “bookend days” for the week!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Deciding DeHority
When I chose to go to Ball State, one of the first things that came to mind was where I would be living. That had been a major part of my decision to come here. During campus tours, they showed us a residence hall and a sample dorm room. Since I would be part of the Honors College though, I knew I would be living in DeHority. This dorm is only two years old and has some of the nicest features on campus. It’s almost like living in a hotel! My favorite part is the semi-private bathroom that my roommate and I share with 6 other people. It’s so much nicer than a community bathroom in other residence halls!
Anyway, I got to see where I would be living before I chose where I would attend. The dorms at other schools I had been looking at were not going to be nearly as nice as DeHo (campus shorthand for DeHority), and I realized that making my home-away-from-home at Ball State was going to be the best choice.
Once I applied and was accepted, my next concern (besides how to pay for it) was who my roommate would be! One of the awesome features Ball State has for students living on campus is the Roommate Search program. All you do is type in the username and password sent to you in your housing contract, set up your profile, and start looking for your perfect roomie! You can match up interests, whether you’re both in Honors College, whether you prefer a non-smoker for a roommate, what times you like to get up, and even what kinds of music you listen to!
I found so many different girls who had similar interests as me. One liked to dance and would be majoring in dance, another loved NCIS, and still another spoke French. But the one I chose to be my roomie is named Becca. We’re both in Honors College, neither of us smokes or drinks, and we have similar book, music, and TV interests. Becca also loves swing dancing, which was new for me, but something fun we could definitely share at Ball State. Before long, we sent in our requests and officially became roommates!
We met for the first time on Move-In Day and have become great friends already. I’m so lucky to have been able to use the Roommate Search to find an awesome girl to live with this year.
Anyway, I got to see where I would be living before I chose where I would attend. The dorms at other schools I had been looking at were not going to be nearly as nice as DeHo (campus shorthand for DeHority), and I realized that making my home-away-from-home at Ball State was going to be the best choice.
Once I applied and was accepted, my next concern (besides how to pay for it) was who my roommate would be! One of the awesome features Ball State has for students living on campus is the Roommate Search program. All you do is type in the username and password sent to you in your housing contract, set up your profile, and start looking for your perfect roomie! You can match up interests, whether you’re both in Honors College, whether you prefer a non-smoker for a roommate, what times you like to get up, and even what kinds of music you listen to!
I found so many different girls who had similar interests as me. One liked to dance and would be majoring in dance, another loved NCIS, and still another spoke French. But the one I chose to be my roomie is named Becca. We’re both in Honors College, neither of us smokes or drinks, and we have similar book, music, and TV interests. Becca also loves swing dancing, which was new for me, but something fun we could definitely share at Ball State. Before long, we sent in our requests and officially became roommates!
We met for the first time on Move-In Day and have become great friends already. I’m so lucky to have been able to use the Roommate Search to find an awesome girl to live with this year.
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