In addition to having an awesome photo gallery for Open House, I found one for the Fashion Show that was last weekend. Brandon (also a blogger here) was also in the show.
If you want to see all the pictures click here.
Have fun viewing! More to come soon.
This past Saturday April 18 we held our Spring Open House. It was a warm spring day and with over 300 people in attendance, it was a huge success. Students and their families learned about what makes Keuka College so special, went to information sessions about academic programs, had a tour of campus and ended with lunch in the Geiser (our cafeteria) where current students were on hand to promote their clubs and organizations.
You can also see the day in pictures.
Procrastination is the killer of all 4.0s in America. It’s a horrible thing. Even this blog post, I was going to write tomorrow because I didn’t really feel like writing anymore today. Anyway, back to the topic. It’s really not that hard to overcome procrastination with a little motivation. What you have in the beginning of the semester could honestly push you all the way to graduation. You can do it in a few short steps:
1. Do the hardest task you have for the day early. I’m talking like wake up, and just belt it out. If you get something done in the beginning of the day, odds are you’re going to be very motivated for the rest of the day, as well as be in a better mood.
2. Remove distractions. This includes roommates, cell phones and music. Go to the library and turn off your phone. It’s the best thing you can do to get anything last second in on time. If you’re not checking your favorite fourteen Web sites to see if anything is new (we all do it) than you’ll have more time to get everything done.
3. Do something before it’s due. You’ll feel so much better it’s kinda ridiculous. If you get a paper done Monday when it’s due Friday, you’ll be much less stressed, and you’ll be able to go out on Thursday.
4. Split up big tasks. Don’t expect to be able to get a 25 page paper done in one night, the night before it’s due. Yes, you may be able to get it done, but it will not be a good paper. You won’t feel so overwhelmed if you get a little bit of a big project done before the due date.
5. Set up due dates for yourself. Much like all the other steps, this means just prioritize. Set time out for a paper and get it done. You may even want to work on your time management skills in order to really be able to get anything done.
By now, most of you know about Keuka College’s Field Periods. Brittany wrote a few blogs about her Field Period experiences. Brandon went to Italy for his. Just to give you another example where Keuka College students are going for Field Periods…how about Walt Disney World?
Senior Garrett Zur did just that. After past Field Periods in Italy, China and working as a event planner for an upcoming music artist in his hometown, Garrett applied and was accepted into the Disney College Program.
Garrett spend this past August to January working as a cashier at the Emporium, located on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom.
Garrett’s favorite park? The Magic Kingdom. His favorite ride? Toy Story in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Favorite Disney Movie? The Lion King.
I most often ask this question when its about 3am and I have a million things to do, but thankfully I am not alone. All over the world, there are college students who wonder if they can do it all – classes, sports, clubs, a job, etc. The sad thing is, we always seem to answer “no” to this dilemma. (I think this may just be because it is way too late for homework, and it everything seems to be piling up). I was thinking about this the other day at around 7pm, when I realized that I was enjoying some free time. Yes, even with all my classes, heavy involvement in clubs, being on the tennis team, and having three jobs, there was still some free time left! So it is possible – and not just for abnormally smart students! I, the average student, will attempt to give you some tips on how to do it all in college, and have some free time for xbox – or whatever you so chose.
* Time management, obviously, is key to success. But make sure you always set aside some time to relax and do something you enjoy. Do something active, or just hang out with some friends for a while. You will feel more rested, and the quality of your work will be better. It’s a good way to break up the monotony of school work.
* Write things down! Its proven that the brain can only remember about 5 things effectively, so if you write things down, that’s more room for important things – like remembering the name of a song, or remembering to turn off the oven after you use it.
* Designate a place or time (or both) that is reserved only for homework. This is also rather obvious, but definitely a must.
* Ask for help. Although many of us don’t really like to do it, it will make your life so much easier. I have learned this year that I cannot do it alone. I often communicate with my professors – they are a great resource outside of the classroom and they can give some pretty helpful recommendations, and often help put things into perspective.
* The Golden Rule of college. We all know it, but have a hard time with it – Don’t procrastinate! Its easy to say, hard to do. But eventually you will learn this lesson the hard way. Save yourself a lot of hassle, and set goals to get things done. And no, the day before does not count as a goal.
So that’s it. Sounds simple right? I know you will all figure these things out eventually, and I will admit that I learned it all the hard way – but at least I get to share it with you, and if I can do it anyone can.
One of the biggest reasons why I picked Keuka College was because of the field periods. In case you don’t know, field periods are 140 hour internships in which you can complete in January, when we have no school. However, you don’t have to complete them during January, you can decide to do one in the summer. You must fulfill four field periods before graduating. Some majors require your last two field periods in your junior and senior years to be in you field of study.
I have bloged about my previous field periods but figured I would list a few other examples so you can get a feel for what other people have done.
-Radio Stations
-Schools (this is nice if you wanted to go back to your hometown)
-American Red Cross
-Medical Centers/ Hospitals
-Police Departments
-Jails/ Correctional Facilities
-Camps
-Nursing Homes
-Rehabilitation Centers
-Counseling Services
-Theaters
-Various Businesses
-Historical Societies
-Newspaper Agencies
-Institutes for the Deaf
-Libraries
-Mental Health Clinics
-Public Relations
The list is endless for opportunities!!!
To honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the Office of Multicultural Affairs invited retired Judge Roy W. King to campus.
Two questions that Mr. King pondered during his speech were -
How far have we progressed in realizing the dream of Martin Luther King Jr.?
What can young people do to continue Dr. King’s dream?
Judge Roy W. King stated that Dr. King was a “Merchant of Hope.” Which I believe to be a phrase that encompasses his legacy perfectly. If we look to our current leaders such as President Barack Obama, we can see how the idea of hope and change has brought together a people.
Mr. King spoke a great deal about service. He said “young people are change agents.” He continued to state that as the youth of a nation it is our resonsibility to go back to our communities – to serve, and be great.
At the end of this speech, he left the audience with two questions to ask ourselves -
What can I do…?
What have I done…?
…in my community, in my profession, and in my calling?
