This past weekend was the Interview Day for the class of 2017 Miller Scholars. Gosh, that seems like so long from now! But at the same time, I am already almost half way done with college. I'll be a JUNIOR by the time this class starts college in the fall! Time really does fly, just like they say!
For me, Interview Days are much more exciting now that I am not being interviewed anymore. I enjoy being a host rather than an interviewee. We spent most of the day with the prospective students, guiding them to their interviews, getting to know them, and sharing our experiences with them.
There were several student panels for both prospective students and their parents. I was actually on a study abroad panel for the students. This was truly an enjoyable experience for me, since I got to talk about my trip to Europe last summer. The only downside was that it made me want to go back again! Every time I look at my pictures or reread my blog posts from last summer, it makes me miss Europe very much. Hopefully, I’ll one day have an opportunity to return.
I thoroughly enjoyed Interview Day, especially getting to know my student. I am looking forward to meeting our next class of Miller Scholars in the fall!
P.S. It’s not too late to apply for the Miller HONORS Program – deadline is March 1st! Apply Here!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
STOMP!
A couple weekends ago, I had the privilege of attending a performance of STOMP at Ball State’s Emens Auditorium. It was such an incredible performance! I was expecting the show to be good, with clever routines and great rhythms. It definitely delivered on all of those aspects, but also on humor too! It was a show without speech, but still had hilarious antics by the performers.
Shows like this are some of the benefits of being a college student. Just in the last year and a half, I have seen major shows like The Color Purple, Legally Blonde, Beauty and the Beast, and STOMP. My friends have even been to concerts like Skillet and Luke Bryan. All on a student’s budget! Check out Emens Auditorium’s website for more information about upcoming shows and concerts.
Shows like this are some of the benefits of being a college student. Just in the last year and a half, I have seen major shows like The Color Purple, Legally Blonde, Beauty and the Beast, and STOMP. My friends have even been to concerts like Skillet and Luke Bryan. All on a student’s budget! Check out Emens Auditorium’s website for more information about upcoming shows and concerts.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tutoring
Last week I started my first on campus job - as a tutor at the Learning Center! For those of you who are avid readers of my blog, you'll remember last semester when I took a trip to the Learning Center myself for help with Econ 221. By the end of the semester, the professor for that same class had recommended me to be a tutor this semester.
In high school, I had always enjoyed tutoring my fellow students whenever they asked. I would help with various math subjects and sometimes look over a paper. Last year, I had thought it would be fun to tutor French or something at the Learning Center, but I never dreamed it would be math! Yet, before I knew it, I'd been hired as a business tutor!
So my first day was last week and I tutored two students! And I'll even admit, it was kind of fun. It's been good, too, to be able to refresh my skills in subjects like Accounting and Econ. Those foundations will be important later on in college and I may not remember them as well without this practice. So don't hesitate to check out the Learning Center sometime. They offer free tutoring to Ball State students in most core curriculum subjects. It'll be a beneficial experience and you never know when you may end up working there!
In high school, I had always enjoyed tutoring my fellow students whenever they asked. I would help with various math subjects and sometimes look over a paper. Last year, I had thought it would be fun to tutor French or something at the Learning Center, but I never dreamed it would be math! Yet, before I knew it, I'd been hired as a business tutor!
So my first day was last week and I tutored two students! And I'll even admit, it was kind of fun. It's been good, too, to be able to refresh my skills in subjects like Accounting and Econ. Those foundations will be important later on in college and I may not remember them as well without this practice. So don't hesitate to check out the Learning Center sometime. They offer free tutoring to Ball State students in most core curriculum subjects. It'll be a beneficial experience and you never know when you may end up working there!
Monday, January 9, 2012
Greater Than Me
It’s hard to believe Winter Break is completely over, everyone’s moved back into the dorms, and classes have begun already! It seems like just yesterday I was excitedly packing my car to head home. Where does the time go?
Well, mine went into a roller coaster of a break! I spent most of the first week at my job – working retail during the holiday season is stressful! It was a great learning experience though and now I can proudly say I’ve survived the holiday shopping rush!
Christmas arrived before I knew it and our family was together exchanging gifts. The best part of the holidays is spending time with family, I think. And friends too! It was really nice to get together and catch up with some friends from back home over winter break. I especially enjoyed spending time with my boyfriend and his family and then having him visit with mine.
I have to say, though, a truly great experience from Winter Break was the Indianapolis Christmas Conference. It’s a gathering of all the Great Lake Campus Crusade (CRU) groups, which included over 2,000 students! The days were filled with excellent speakers, inspirational breakout sessions, incredible worship, moving outreach time, and fun fellowship!
Over four days I made a lot of new friends from my school and others, all the while learning so much about what God is Greater Than (that was the theme of the conference!). It was amazing how much valuable information was given to us in such a short period of time. For me personally, I found a new understanding of my identity in Christ, expanded my idea of love by miles, and so much more that I can apply to my walk with the Lord. IndyCC was a time of fellowship, worship, learning, and growth. And it was definitely an experience I will never forget! I’m already looking forward to next year!
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I’m really looking forward to a great semester here at Ball State! Second day of classes begins bright and early! Check back soon for an update on all my classes!
Well, mine went into a roller coaster of a break! I spent most of the first week at my job – working retail during the holiday season is stressful! It was a great learning experience though and now I can proudly say I’ve survived the holiday shopping rush!
Christmas arrived before I knew it and our family was together exchanging gifts. The best part of the holidays is spending time with family, I think. And friends too! It was really nice to get together and catch up with some friends from back home over winter break. I especially enjoyed spending time with my boyfriend and his family and then having him visit with mine.
I have to say, though, a truly great experience from Winter Break was the Indianapolis Christmas Conference. It’s a gathering of all the Great Lake Campus Crusade (CRU) groups, which included over 2,000 students! The days were filled with excellent speakers, inspirational breakout sessions, incredible worship, moving outreach time, and fun fellowship!
Over four days I made a lot of new friends from my school and others, all the while learning so much about what God is Greater Than (that was the theme of the conference!). It was amazing how much valuable information was given to us in such a short period of time. For me personally, I found a new understanding of my identity in Christ, expanded my idea of love by miles, and so much more that I can apply to my walk with the Lord. IndyCC was a time of fellowship, worship, learning, and growth. And it was definitely an experience I will never forget! I’m already looking forward to next year!
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[/caption]Many of my friends also went to another national conference called Passion. I hear it was amazing too. Keep an eye on my fellow blogger Nicole B’s posts – I have a feeling we’ll be seeing something from her soon!
I’m really looking forward to a great semester here at Ball State! Second day of classes begins bright and early! Check back soon for an update on all my classes!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
What It Means to Receive
Last weekend, the Miller College of Business had its annual scholarship awards brunch, where scholarship recipients and donors are recognized. The event’s speakers discussed both sides of a scholarship: giving and receiving. As the donors spoke, I understood what it means to give back to a university that’s made such a difference in your life. As the students spoke about what it means to receive a scholarship, I found myself reflecting on what that means in my own life.
My scholarship was ultimately what led me to Ball State and the Miller College of Business. As a Miller Scholar, I receive tuition and fees, a laptop, a study abroad stipend, and more. These benefits were instrumental in deciding where to attend school.
Today, they still make a difference for me. Without my scholarship, paying for school would be easier said than done – college isn’t cheap! I also never would have had the opportunity to spend two weeks on a study abroad in Europe this summer. That alone was a once in a lifetime experience, provided by the generosity of my donors. And I know these benefits are just beginning, as there are many more to come throughout college and my future career.
I really should stop and think more often about how much of a difference my donors have made in my life. They didn’t know who I would be, yet they provided the money for my scholarship that allows me to attend school so I will one day have a successful career. What an incredible act of generosity.
It’s no wonder some of the donors that spoke at the awards brunch had once been students who had received scholarships as well. Maybe one day I’ll have the opportunity to pass along the generosity that I’ve received too.
My scholarship was ultimately what led me to Ball State and the Miller College of Business. As a Miller Scholar, I receive tuition and fees, a laptop, a study abroad stipend, and more. These benefits were instrumental in deciding where to attend school.
Today, they still make a difference for me. Without my scholarship, paying for school would be easier said than done – college isn’t cheap! I also never would have had the opportunity to spend two weeks on a study abroad in Europe this summer. That alone was a once in a lifetime experience, provided by the generosity of my donors. And I know these benefits are just beginning, as there are many more to come throughout college and my future career.
I really should stop and think more often about how much of a difference my donors have made in my life. They didn’t know who I would be, yet they provided the money for my scholarship that allows me to attend school so I will one day have a successful career. What an incredible act of generosity.
It’s no wonder some of the donors that spoke at the awards brunch had once been students who had received scholarships as well. Maybe one day I’ll have the opportunity to pass along the generosity that I’ve received too.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Classical
Remember last year when I competed in ballroom dancing at the Purdue Classic? Well, I’m back at it again this year!
A group of dancers from the Ball State Ballroom Dance League traveled to the competition together. My partner, Yasha, and I competed in five dances at the Bronze level: Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha, and Swing. Our favorite by far was swing (and you’ll soon see in the video). The competition was incredible; there were so many amazing dancers! We didn’t advance at all that day, but it was more about the experience of dancing competitively that made it worth the trip.
Check out the video of some of our dances from the ballroom competition!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Business As Usual
A couple weeks ago, I had another excellent opportunity for networking amongst BSU alums. As part of the Miller Scholars program, I was invited to attend the MCOB Alumni Awards dinner. Initially, I wasn’t going to go, since I had gone last year, but eventually decided it would be foolish not to take advantage of this great opportunity. And boy, am I glad I did!
When I arrived, I was told that I would be seated at President Gora’s table. Wow, dinner with the president of the University! Sitting at this table also meant that I would be introduced to important Miller College alumni, as well as award recipients of the evening. It was a great experience to have the opportunity to network with such knowledgeable business men and women.
Throughout the rest of the evening, I spent time with my mentor from the Miller Scholars program. Each of us is paired with a mentor who works with us and supports us throughout our years at Ball State. The Alumni Dinner was a good chance for us to get together and catch up again.
Of course, the most significant portion of the evening was the dinner itself. If you have a chance to participate in an Etiquette Dinner through the Career Center, take the opportunity to learn proper manners for events like these! While it is easy to just follow what everybody else does, you never know when you’ll be seated with the University president or your company’s CEO!
Below are some photos from my evening at the Alumni Awards Dinner. John Huffer, coordinator of BSU’s Photo Services, was kind enough to allow me to use his photos on my blog – thanks, John!
When I arrived, I was told that I would be seated at President Gora’s table. Wow, dinner with the president of the University! Sitting at this table also meant that I would be introduced to important Miller College alumni, as well as award recipients of the evening. It was a great experience to have the opportunity to network with such knowledgeable business men and women.
Throughout the rest of the evening, I spent time with my mentor from the Miller Scholars program. Each of us is paired with a mentor who works with us and supports us throughout our years at Ball State. The Alumni Dinner was a good chance for us to get together and catch up again.
Of course, the most significant portion of the evening was the dinner itself. If you have a chance to participate in an Etiquette Dinner through the Career Center, take the opportunity to learn proper manners for events like these! While it is easy to just follow what everybody else does, you never know when you’ll be seated with the University president or your company’s CEO!
Below are some photos from my evening at the Alumni Awards Dinner. John Huffer, coordinator of BSU’s Photo Services, was kind enough to allow me to use his photos on my blog – thanks, John!
Ball State University MCOB Alumni Awards Dinner 2011
Networking with Miller College of Business Alumni
Conversing with my mentor and his daughter at the reception
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