SU Athletics

As we transition from winter to spring, students all over campus begin to spend more time outdoors to enjoy the newly warm weather. Going to an SU sporting event is one of the best excuses to spend time outside. This weekend, I took advantage of the 55 degree temps by attending Susquehanna Baseball's double-header against Haverford.

SU did not put on their best performance. They lost both games to Haverford; which was disappointing because I know the team can do better. None-the-less the game was a ton of fun and I look forward to more SU spring sports home competitions, and hopefully some more great weather!

Here is a self-portrait I took of my friend and I at the baseball game.

Front row seats right behind home plate, does not get much better than that!

Baby Steps to the Real World

Housing at SU for students is among the best I have seen at a college or university. The dorms for freshman are really nice with big rooms and common areas hosting microwaves, couches, and tables on every floor. For upperclassmen, SU has built brand new apartment style suits with their own kitchens and living rooms. Because every student is garunteed housing all four years, many students choose to take advantage of that and continue to enjoy the perks and ease of meal plans and cleaning staff throughout their entire time at SU.

Despite the awesome amenities SU offers for living, some students choose to enter the real world slowly by moving off-campus during their junior or senior year. This is a route that I chose to take because I was curious about what it would be like to live on my own. This choice has allowed me to slowly learn the responsibilities of taking care of myself. I now have to pay my own bills, buy my own groceries, clean my own kitchens and bathrooms, and even have had to learn to cook for myself. This has been a fun and enlightening experience. I enjoy the freedom but definitely have had my fair of stress due to all the new responsibilities. I love to live off-campus but I still get jealous of the students who have held on to their meal plans and easy on-campus living style!

Here is a picture I took of my first attempt at breaded chicken. Had to first buy all the ingredients, cook and make the chicken, then pay for the gas bill after using the stove. Who knew dinner could be such a process! 

Work Hard, Play Hard

There are a lot of opportunities at Susquehanna for students to get jobs on-campus. Working a steady job while taking classes looks great on a resume, can give you the chance to gain experience related to your major, and can fill your wallet with just enough spending money to go out to dinner or buy the cute clothes at the book-store. I am one of those students who was lucky enough to find a job on-campus that provided me with all of those benefits.

I work as a supervisor of Susquehanna University's Outreach Team. This is a team put together by the admissions office that connects current students with high school students interested in attending our university. We call prospective students and provide them with honest, real life experiences and testimonies of our lives on-campus as well as give them tips and information on everything from visiting to applying to getting ready to attend SU. I love my at the admissions office. It is really fun to be able to connect with students that are going through the same experiences that I did 4 years ago during my college search.

Here is a picture of me at work. Just because I love my job does not mean that it is easy. Coffee is my go-to when I start to get stressed or tired!

Ballin!

Participating in intramural leagues at school is one of my very favorite ways to stay active. With all the different sports and leagues offered through SU intramurals, it is really easy to get involved and have fun with different groups of people. I have played volleyball, floor hockey, basketball, and even softball all through SU's intramural league. I am not anywhere near a pro at any of these sports, but it is still a great time.

Currently, I am competing in a co-ed basketball league on a team called Bobby Scott's Allstars. We are undefeated and on our way to the championship game. I average around 1 to 2 baskets a game, but where I lack in skill I make up for by being intensely competitive. I recommend everyone to get involved in intramural sports as a way to de-stress, exercise, and have a great time being social!

Here is a photo of me playing defense during one of our games.