Residence life began it's re-training process for the returning RA's and the basic training for the new RA's on the 6th. This semester is full of promising opportunities. My staff here at McCarty Hall is amazing. Every time we are together, we laugh till we cry. The laughter is contagious, too. We picked up two new staff members this semester. I am sure they are going to fit in great. Several new faces are on my floor. The most excited seem to be the exchange students. On my floor alone, I gained three exchange students. One from France and the other two are from Spain. The others all spread out all over McCarty.
Until I transferred over here, I really did not realize how much Southern Miss stands out compared to the other major universities in the state in relation to studying abroad. We bring in and send out SO many people. I have several friends who have been to locations all around the world... England, Spain, France, Germany, Australia, and numerous destinations all throughout South America (just to name a few).
I'll be going to pick up my books in the Thad Cochran Center at the Barnes and Nobles book store. soon. They make it so quick and convenient.
To those of you reading along via Southern Miss, have a great semester. To all others, hope to see you soon.
---Daniel
Until I transferred over here, I really did not realize how much Southern Miss stands out compared to the other major universities in the state in relation to studying abroad. We bring in and send out SO many people. I have several friends who have been to locations all around the world... England, Spain, France, Germany, Australia, and numerous destinations all throughout South America (just to name a few).
I'll be going to pick up my books in the Thad Cochran Center at the Barnes and Nobles book store. soon. They make it so quick and convenient.
To those of you reading along via Southern Miss, have a great semester. To all others, hope to see you soon.
---Daniel
Hello all,
The power of procrastination plus my major piling papers on at the end of the semester has seriously created some havoc in my life. Little did those papers know, I work extremely well under pressure. I definately got them done. I finally have a chance to breathe... only for a second though because I still have a research paper due as well as finals.
This weekend is going to produce a much needed rest for me. I have also had a lot of duty days for my resident hall, lately. Since those are starting to slow down, I can focus more on my paper and finals. I'll make sure to update about how all of the tests go in the upcoming week.
---Daniel
Halloween, as always, was a blast. The week leading up to the 31st had people sneaking around campus at night obviously on their way to parties and trying to avoid interaction in public because of their silly costumes! But now, the costume nights of fun and laughter and pictures are over for a year and Thanksgiving is being ushered in. I have been waiting for months to see the changing of the leave colors and feel the coolness of the air. Things around campus are beginning to shift, as well. Intramural football is in swing and as the second half of football season gets here, basketball is getting started up. Obviously, things around campus haven't slowed down! But that's how I like things. I love to live life 1,000 mph!
I should have an act in the circus with all of the balancing of school work and activities I've been doing. Every night of the week, my fraternity has been involved in something. Whether or not it was stuffing our float for the homecoming parade or participating in a fountain sit, I've been running like crazy. The entire campus has come to life. For the first time ever, there has been a "Black and Gold" team that participated in the homecoming events. In the past, only pre-existing student organizations could participate in the event, but this year, all students who did ont belong to an organization could sign up for the Black and Gold team. They were actually in the lead for a while, too. I am really looking forward to the football game tomorrow! That is definately where I will be... right after my several hour tailgating extravaganza!
Hello all,
Yes, it has been a long time since i have updated... sorry about that. I have been quite swamped lately. Whoever told me that bid day rivaled Christmas was exactly right. I had a blast getting to know my new pledge brothers and listening to a great band and just relaxing on a great weekend made it all better. Since rush, I have been attending weekly fraternity meetings as well as weekly associate meetings. But just as the fraternity offers me a haven to run to, my long term Speech Comm. papers keep beckoning me back to reality. After all, college IS just a little bit more than parties! Actually, I'm not so bitter about my research topics, though. I really am learning a lot and having a good time getting to know people around campus that are available to help me on my journey.
Last weekend, I went to my first date party. It was with the Delta Gamma ladies. When I showed up, I noticed several Pi Kappa Phi brothers that were invited, as well. Seeing them all around campus lets me know I am in the right place. These guys are really involved on campus but yet they are still academically sound enough to win the Aubry K. Lucas award (highest overall GPA) as a fraternity 11 out of 12 semesters. But I ramble - I need to study.
--Daniel
Yes, it has been a long time since i have updated... sorry about that. I have been quite swamped lately. Whoever told me that bid day rivaled Christmas was exactly right. I had a blast getting to know my new pledge brothers and listening to a great band and just relaxing on a great weekend made it all better. Since rush, I have been attending weekly fraternity meetings as well as weekly associate meetings. But just as the fraternity offers me a haven to run to, my long term Speech Comm. papers keep beckoning me back to reality. After all, college IS just a little bit more than parties! Actually, I'm not so bitter about my research topics, though. I really am learning a lot and having a good time getting to know people around campus that are available to help me on my journey.
Last weekend, I went to my first date party. It was with the Delta Gamma ladies. When I showed up, I noticed several Pi Kappa Phi brothers that were invited, as well. Seeing them all around campus lets me know I am in the right place. These guys are really involved on campus but yet they are still academically sound enough to win the Aubry K. Lucas award (highest overall GPA) as a fraternity 11 out of 12 semesters. But I ramble - I need to study.
--Daniel
Hello all,
I bring greetings as a new associate member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. I received a bid on Saturday night after the football game. The game was amazing. It's hard to describe the emotions that I had as I watched my first kick-off as a Southern Miss student. I've been coming to games for years but it's a totally different experience as a student. Following the game, the masses went their separate ways. I went to the Pi Kappa Phi house and I'm really glad that I went. Not only was it a great band party but also I received a bid to pledge my allegiance as a permanent Pi Kappa Phi member. If anyone had asked me if I was going to get involved in Greek Life six months ago, I more than likely would have shrugged my shoulders and said, "probably not... I'll be a junior and I really don't think that's my 'thing'". I was SO wrong. Even if you just look at the friendships gained, it's all worth it (there is much more than friendship, though).
Formal rush starts on Monday and I'm more excited than ever. I signed my bid yesterday, so now I will get to assist in rush with the rest of the Pi Kapps. I can't vote yet but I can still voice my opinion. I'll be sure to update as the week goes on.
--Daniel
I bring greetings as a new associate member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. I received a bid on Saturday night after the football game. The game was amazing. It's hard to describe the emotions that I had as I watched my first kick-off as a Southern Miss student. I've been coming to games for years but it's a totally different experience as a student. Following the game, the masses went their separate ways. I went to the Pi Kappa Phi house and I'm really glad that I went. Not only was it a great band party but also I received a bid to pledge my allegiance as a permanent Pi Kappa Phi member. If anyone had asked me if I was going to get involved in Greek Life six months ago, I more than likely would have shrugged my shoulders and said, "probably not... I'll be a junior and I really don't think that's my 'thing'". I was SO wrong. Even if you just look at the friendships gained, it's all worth it (there is much more than friendship, though).
Formal rush starts on Monday and I'm more excited than ever. I signed my bid yesterday, so now I will get to assist in rush with the rest of the Pi Kapps. I can't vote yet but I can still voice my opinion. I'll be sure to update as the week goes on.
--Daniel
Hey everybody, my name is Daniel. My first week of school, even though it was jam packed, was everything that I could have ever expected. I am a transfer student and because I have been so excited about Southern Miss. for so long, I am ready to handle anything the world can throw at me. Between my professors, my friends, and my fellow co-workers and faculty, the entire first year experience started off great.
I arrived on Southern Miss' campus on the 7th of August for my Residence Life training. I am a Resident Assistant in the McCarty Complex on the Men's 2nd floor. I had just enough time to move my stuff in my room before I was snatched up and taken to Scott Hall to begin my training. It was a pretty extensive and intensive training. Day after day, the staff drilled policy and procedure into our heads about how to handle situations in the line of duty. Because of our great leaders, check in for the McCarty Complex went great. I had my first floor meeting with my fellow residents on Tuesday night and I really think that I have a solid crew. They asked tons of great questions and I had a great time sitting down and getting to know them. My fellow RA's are a blast and with our cooperative residents, our community building process is going to thrive. You see, at Southern Miss, we build community in out residence halls. It's much more than a dormitory.
Aside from being a Resident Assistant, being a student has already been an adventure. I have already had to adjust my class schedule due to incorrect course numbering and conflicting work schedules. Luckily, the staff in the Speech Communication department of the Liberal Arts Building fixed my problem in a speedy manner with smiles on their faces. Due to the student to teacher ratio being 24 to 1, things like scheduling problems or check in problems are solved quickly.
I can't wait to dig deeper into the Southern Miss experience.
--Daniel
I arrived on Southern Miss' campus on the 7th of August for my Residence Life training. I am a Resident Assistant in the McCarty Complex on the Men's 2nd floor. I had just enough time to move my stuff in my room before I was snatched up and taken to Scott Hall to begin my training. It was a pretty extensive and intensive training. Day after day, the staff drilled policy and procedure into our heads about how to handle situations in the line of duty. Because of our great leaders, check in for the McCarty Complex went great. I had my first floor meeting with my fellow residents on Tuesday night and I really think that I have a solid crew. They asked tons of great questions and I had a great time sitting down and getting to know them. My fellow RA's are a blast and with our cooperative residents, our community building process is going to thrive. You see, at Southern Miss, we build community in out residence halls. It's much more than a dormitory.
Aside from being a Resident Assistant, being a student has already been an adventure. I have already had to adjust my class schedule due to incorrect course numbering and conflicting work schedules. Luckily, the staff in the Speech Communication department of the Liberal Arts Building fixed my problem in a speedy manner with smiles on their faces. Due to the student to teacher ratio being 24 to 1, things like scheduling problems or check in problems are solved quickly.
I can't wait to dig deeper into the Southern Miss experience.
--Daniel
