Monday, March 30, 2009

Overnight Visit Program!


Overnight Visit Program Dance
Carmyn, Hana, Carmyn's guest, Me, my guest, Dara, Dara's guest, Hana's guest.
(Picture's kinda dark and blurry. I forgot to bring my camera, so I just took it with my camera phone!)

As a member of Ambassadors Club, I was a part of the overnight visit program held last Thursday, March 26th. It was my second time to host an overnighter as part of the Overnight Visit Program that we have for prospective students. After my International Relations class, I headed over to the University Center (UC) to meet with my guest for the night. All the hosts were waiting anxiously and were very excited to meet their assigned student. I met my guest who was from Tracy,CA, and we all headed to the Caf (Main Dining Room) for dinner. It was soo fun cuz we ate dinner with some of my friends and the prospective students that they were hosting for the night. After dinner, I took my guest back to my dorm room to drop off her bags, and got ready for the social event/dance that was planned for the program. The dance was fun! I think it was also great because the prospective students were able to meet more current USD students ranging from freshmen to seniors and also meet other prospective students who were part of the overnight program. We were dancing the night away until 10pm or so. The next day, my guest and I went to breakfast at the caf, and then she attended my classes for the day which were Sociology, Chemistry, and Public Speaking. After my last class, we said our goodbyes as she was headed out to the luncheon for the overnighters. I always find the Overnight Program such an incredible experience not only because I am able to share my experiences and life at USD, but also because I am able to meet so many cool people and get to know them. It's so crazy realizing how time flies by so fast! This was me a year ago. I was visiting colleges around this time and trying to make a decision on where the right fit was for me. Now I'm 2 months away from finishing my first year of college!

xoxo,
KATT

Saturday, March 21, 2009

It's Good to be Back in My Second Home :)


Back in USD! Home Sweet Home! <3

The first week back from any break is usually the week where you have to transition from that "spring break mode" to "back-to-school mode." And yes, its can be hard specially waking up early for class in the morning again. Well that week's over, and now we're getting back to the normal spin of USD life.

I truly missed USD when I went back home to Monterey for spring break. I came back on campus on Sunday and was EXTREMELY ecstatic to see my friends!! I came in my dorm room and felt so at home! Then we went to Missions Cafe ordered our usual mint fro-yo (frozen yogurt) with Oreos (yum!) and began catching up with each other's stories! It was just so good to be back in my second home!! I never thought I would feel so attached to my school, but I feel so comfortable and at home here. I love the people....the school is gorgeous....and there's always something to do! :)




The Immaculata




THE IPJ (Institute of Peace and Justice)




The view of Mission Bay from the IPJ



<3,
KATT