Semester in Full Swing

posted by: Russ

So, I thought I was busy two weeks ago. YEA RIGHT! The semester is finally in full swing and I am experiencing it first hand. I am doing three semester long group projects this year. I have been working on them every other day in order to keep up with deadlines for each section that is due weekly. I have been working in the Admissions Office every Tuesday and Thursday in addition to working at a restaurant called Black Bull in Holland, Pennsylvania on Wednesday’s. Busy, Busy, Busy.

Not to mention that I have been back and forth to the Career Service Office having my resume critiqued and finalized so I can start applying for a full-time job. Talking about a real job is very scary but I feel that I am ready and that Rider has prepared me for everything I am about to face in the real world. I have been trying to relax a little as well because things get busy and stressful real easy. I went toMAACness which was a blast. Got my free t-shirt like always. I have also beenplaying a lot of guitar, learning new songs and trying to write a few songs as well. Speaking of guitar, I think I am going to go play now since I have been sitting at my desk doing work for about four hours now. I deserve it.

Until next time.

Rock on.

Russ

Rider is full of opportunities....

posted by: Georgina

Courses here are so diverse. As a mathematics and secondary ed major I have taken a variety of fun classes. Who ever thought class could be fun!!!! Can you imagine it? Okay, trigonometry and calculus may not be your cup of tea. But, there's also World History, Black American Literature, Shakespearean Literature, language classes, and a whole lot more. Although, I enjoyed going to class in high school, classes in college are on a whole new level. In college you dig deeper in to subjects and you talk about a lot of debatable issues. I never studied world religions until college classes at Rider. My politics class devoted class time to debating issues they were directly affecting Americans and the world.

If you think courses are diverse at Rider, check out the student population. Some of my closest friends are international students. I have friends from Shanghai, China, and Belarus, and Haiti. I have made close connections with them so that one day I'll be able to travel to visit them.

It's always nice to have a friend when you're in a foreign country. Not to mention free food and a place to stay!!!!!!

Georgina's introduction

posted by: Georgina

Rider is a place full of experiences just waiting to happen. High school has its exciting moments but nothing to be compared to COLLEGE. When I fist came to Rider, I was a little scared. I had no idea what to expect. I thought that it would be just like high school only you had to stay in a smelly dorm room with a disgusting bathroom. I come from a long line of women who like things neat and clean. But Rider came to the rescue. We have cleaning crews which clean the halls and bathrooms everyday. Everything is virtually spotless. One could become pretty lazy at college (lol).Okay, I'm not your average young adult. I am a clean "fanatic," bubbly, spontaneous, a book worm, and a Christian. But, I can tell you that I absolutely love being a college student at Rider. There are so many fun things to do! So many creative people to meet. And the campus is gorgeous.

I'm a Mathematics and Secondary Ed major and I have a minor in French. Hence, academics keep me really busy. But in my fun time: I spend time with friends, shop, go to the movies, do hair, and eat out at near-by restaurants. College is no sweat. All it takes is determination, hard work, and lots of coffee (well in my case, lots and lots of hot chocolates) and success in college is bound to happen.

Until the next time,
Georgina

A Busy Start to the Semester

posted by: Russ

So, I can’t believe that we are in week four of the semester already. I feel like we just moved in. These last couple weeks have been crazy busy for me. Starting all new classes, working two jobs, the fun never stops. All of my classes are going very well so far. I am taking a full five class load this semester. I can’t believe that this is my senior year. I seems like I just got to Rider, how can I been moving on in less than a year already? So, in the last four days I have had three exams. It was so hard to get back into the "Study" mode again. It was five months since I turned my brain on to school work, but when I need to work hard, I can get the job done......I did because on my first exam in retail management I got a "B." Woooo ... a good start. HAHAHAHA. The other two exams were a little harder though. I am kind of scared to see what I got on them but we will see.

So, I went to Bronc Bingo last weekand I was barely getting any numbers. I was saying "this is rigged," but it clearly wasn’t. HAHAHAH. It was a lot of fun...I almost won Starbucks gift cards but I don’t like coffee so good thing I didn’t win them. Alright well I better go be studious and start studying for my next exam in a couple days as well as do all my homework. Don’t forget to go to the Hockey games because they give out free hot chocolate. It’s awesome...and they sell soft pretzels which I'm obsessed with.

Talk to you soon.

Russ