I've had that song stuck in my mind all day now, *shakes head ferociously*. What do you do on the weekends? Drop a comment, let me know!
For me personally, after I get off work it's time to do some errands, then go to a friend's birthday party. Then this weekend some more work, hanging out with friends, a bit of late night movie watching and lots of chilling in general.
Now a typical UVA student.. probably going out on Friday, some community service Saturday morning, perhaps a group or club meeting in the afternoon, hanging out with some friends on Saturday night, wake up Sunday morning and realize it's time to do a massive amount of work. This is a huge generalization though, some people go out more often, some people study hardcore all the time, etcetc. The great thing about UVA is that we have 13,000 undergrads and an amazing spectrum of diversity that comes along with that. You'll have people who study all the time, people who party all the time, those who strike a nice balance, extroverts, introverts, etcetc.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
free bodo's on the lawn!
Sweet. One of my favorite things of being here in the summer is that our University Programs Council often have the event, free Bodo's bagels on the lawn! Bodo's is, in my opinion, the best bagel shop ever. Large, warm and soft bagels with everything from cinnamon raisin to sesame to everything, it's cheap and tasty. I didn't have a chance to get them today though, sigh. I had to give a special tour and the UPC folks were cleaning up as I walked by.
There were also a lot of kids running around on the Lawn today, I walked up to a group playing duck duck goose. Nearby elementary schools often bring their classes to the Lawn and just have fun on it. I once brought another group out to a bunch of screaming kids, it was an.. interesting introduction to UVA, hahaha. Every Halloween though, local elementary schools would bring their classes to trick or treat on the Lawn. It's a really cute sight to see all the little kids dressed up, walking up to the Lawn rooms.
There were also a lot of kids running around on the Lawn today, I walked up to a group playing duck duck goose. Nearby elementary schools often bring their classes to the Lawn and just have fun on it. I once brought another group out to a bunch of screaming kids, it was an.. interesting introduction to UVA, hahaha. Every Halloween though, local elementary schools would bring their classes to trick or treat on the Lawn. It's a really cute sight to see all the little kids dressed up, walking up to the Lawn rooms.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
school? what school?
Students usually clear out of Grounds right after finals, leaving quite an empty campus. However, I have quite a few friends staying in Charlottesville this summer for the purpose of taking classes. Personally, I detest using summertime for more classes. It's a time to relax, to delve into your hobbies and interests, and to recharge. Not time for a continuation of school! But I understand their motives.
Summer school at UVA --> how common? Mm.. not that common but still common enough to be not rare. Not that many students take classes, but some still do. Now, I've heard rumors that summer classes are easier, that they grade more easily. They are, as far as I know, rumors. I would think it's easier in the sense that there are less distractions around. Most of your friends have gone home, there's not that much happening, so you really only have your books and notes for entertainment.
But summer in general on Grounds is quite bare. Most have gone home or elsewhere for internships and jobs, yet others are studying abroad or doing research. It's not a completely dead town though, there are still townies and Charlottesville still does have a life outside of the college students. Our University Programs Council still puts on programs, and some fraternities still host some parties.
Summer school at UVA --> how common? Mm.. not that common but still common enough to be not rare. Not that many students take classes, but some still do. Now, I've heard rumors that summer classes are easier, that they grade more easily. They are, as far as I know, rumors. I would think it's easier in the sense that there are less distractions around. Most of your friends have gone home, there's not that much happening, so you really only have your books and notes for entertainment.
But summer in general on Grounds is quite bare. Most have gone home or elsewhere for internships and jobs, yet others are studying abroad or doing research. It's not a completely dead town though, there are still townies and Charlottesville still does have a life outside of the college students. Our University Programs Council still puts on programs, and some fraternities still host some parties.
Monday, June 23, 2008
orientation!
Oh my goodness students everywhere! I'd gotten used to a relatively empty campus as I led tour groups around, but walking to places today I kept crashing into various orientation groups.
Ahhh orientation, that seems like such a long time ago. I remember my orientation I was on pins and needles, looking around at people that would be my classmates. The days were hot and humid, and there was quite a bit of walking. Other than that, I don't remember much of orientation. Oh yes, lots of painful waiting around to sign up for classes, only to get to that computer room and be told my beautifully planned schedule wasn't going to work out. In case that happens to you, never fear! It really does all work out. The first week or so of classes is the add/drop period, and so many spaces free up in various classes that you usually get in what you want to get in. And even if the class is full, sometimes the professor will good naturedly still add you in. Don't worry!
Other than that, I had the feeling that people always made a ton of friends at orientation, and I was kind of mystified when my Facebook didn't explode right after it. Meh. One of the oddities of life I suppose. For me, orientation still wasn't very characteristic of how college would be. It really took about the first month of college before I suddenly thought, "Ooh, I'm in college now!"
Ahhh orientation, that seems like such a long time ago. I remember my orientation I was on pins and needles, looking around at people that would be my classmates. The days were hot and humid, and there was quite a bit of walking. Other than that, I don't remember much of orientation. Oh yes, lots of painful waiting around to sign up for classes, only to get to that computer room and be told my beautifully planned schedule wasn't going to work out. In case that happens to you, never fear! It really does all work out. The first week or so of classes is the add/drop period, and so many spaces free up in various classes that you usually get in what you want to get in. And even if the class is full, sometimes the professor will good naturedly still add you in. Don't worry!
Other than that, I had the feeling that people always made a ton of friends at orientation, and I was kind of mystified when my Facebook didn't explode right after it. Meh. One of the oddities of life I suppose. For me, orientation still wasn't very characteristic of how college would be. It really took about the first month of college before I suddenly thought, "Ooh, I'm in college now!"
Sunday, June 22, 2008
ahhh these lazy summer days...
I think most of the high schools in the States have let out by now, how does summer vacation feel? Summer vacation for UVA students usually vary between two extremes - those who go home and just relax all summer. They might go camping with friends, pick up an instrument, workout in the gym, or just nap by the pool. On the other side of the spectrum are the students that dive into summer with jobs, internships, study abroad, and research. I guess I'd be on the hardcore side of the spectrum -- people like to get involved and stay involved in their respective fields of interests.
On weekends though, I revert to the other side and hang out with friends. Last weekend my friends came to visit me, this weekend I'm visiting some other friends in Northern Virginia. Driving around and meeting people, it's made me realize that quite a number of people graduate and go on to work in Northern Virginia. There's around 10 of my friends in a 40 mile radius - how crazy is that? Most people graduate and are scattered to the four corners of the world. Of course, a lot has to do with the fact that 2/3s of the student body is from Virginia, but it's wonderful to be able to visit friends all the time.
Back to C'ville in the summertime though -- it is kind of dead. all the students are gone, some businesses have shorter hours, and not as many events happen. If you stay here in the summer it's really about who you know and what you do in your spare time.
On weekends though, I revert to the other side and hang out with friends. Last weekend my friends came to visit me, this weekend I'm visiting some other friends in Northern Virginia. Driving around and meeting people, it's made me realize that quite a number of people graduate and go on to work in Northern Virginia. There's around 10 of my friends in a 40 mile radius - how crazy is that? Most people graduate and are scattered to the four corners of the world. Of course, a lot has to do with the fact that 2/3s of the student body is from Virginia, but it's wonderful to be able to visit friends all the time.
Back to C'ville in the summertime though -- it is kind of dead. all the students are gone, some businesses have shorter hours, and not as many events happen. If you stay here in the summer it's really about who you know and what you do in your spare time.
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