Make new friends, but keep the old

This weekend I had the pleasure of going home with one of my best friends here, Taylor (I know I've mentioned her a number of times). It was a blast! I was really nervous about meeting all the people she talks about when she talks about her friends from home, but it turns out there was nothing to worry about, because everyone was just as amazing as she claimed! But it got me thinking about making friends at college.

I remember being so extremely afraid of not being able to make friends when I left for college. I'm actually a quiet person when I'm around people I don't know; it takes a while for me to open up. So I was worried I would never really have a chance to meet anyone because I am so shy. But somehow or another, people become more than just the girl-down-the-hall or the guy-from-calc-class and become Kim and Augie and people who you are able to talk to. It's surprising how fast people go from being acquaintances to being your closest friends. It just sort of sneaks up on you. I cannot name the exact date when Taylor or Anna or Emma became my best friends, it just sort of happened. Somewhere in between the many movie weekends and trips to Mabes and the Whippy Dip, these people become your confidants. It's crazy! I went from being scared of not being able to meet anyone to meeting so many new people that I couldn't keep their names straight! It's insane!

So I guess I just want to reassure everyone out there that you have absolutely nothing to worry about. You may be scared about meeting new people and trying to find a group of friends who fits your personality. But trust me, these people will find you. Just don't be afraid to be yourself and let loose and have fun. Go to school events that are interesting to you, because chances are you'll be able to find people who share the same interests as you. Don't be afraid to ask someone to help you study in your accounting class. If you're lost on the first day of bio lab and see someone carrying a similar notebook, ask them if they know where they're going. They could end up being one of your best friends. Believe it, because this actually happened to me. Erik and I ended up being lab partners and study buddies for Bio 151 first semester, and he's one of my closest friends here. You don't know the kinds of people you will meet at college. Just don't be afraid of being shy. All it takes is one step outside of your comfort level, like asking someone if they know where the classroom is, to start a life-long friendship.

Until next time, I'm
Always
Allison

Spring has Sprung!

Yes, it is official: spring has come to Luther College! This is evident by the masses of people who seem to have come out of hibernation. Suddenly, there are swarms of people all over the library lawn! It's crazy! At almost any hour of the day, you can find people sitting on the grass on their blankets, doing homework, or talking, or playing Frisbee or just hanging out. It's great! People have started to walk leisurely to and from class or just meander around campus because it's simply too darn nice to stay inside. It's wonderful! It's times like now that I can relish in the moment, just live, and think "Yeah, this is what being in college is all about." Although, I'm not going to lie, being outside in the sun makes one seemingly 'forget' all the homework they have to do (Don't worry Mom, I promise I'm still doing it all...it's just taking a lot longer than this winter).

Other than that, not much else is new on my home front. I will register for classes on Wednesday; cross your fingers that I can get into the ones I've chosen!J-Term applications are due this week. Luckily, I've already turned mine in and written the essays that each trip requires. I'm hoping my trip will get enough people in order to actually go...again, keep your fingers crossed! I will keep my fingers crossed for everyone out there who is still making their decision about where they will end up next year. If you have any questions about Luther, please feel free to e-mail me: croaal01@luther.edu I would love to hear from you. Until next week, I'm
Always,
Allison

Lenka and the Hush Sound

So last night was another fabulous concert brought to Luther Students by the Student Activities Council (SAC). Lenka and the Hush Sound performed, and they were FANTASTIC!!!!! It's so cool to hear music that is off the main stream, you know, something that you don't hear every day. And these guys were it. And not only were they it, they were incredible! I am so glad that Luther supports these kinds of concerts, because they really broaden horizons.

Yes, I was really this close!!!

Other than the spectacular concert last night, life is settling down here at Luther. Schoolwork is slowly but surely getting done somehow, don't ask me how I do it because I wouldn't be able to tell you. After my minor breakdown last week (how could you tell?) things slowed down a bit so I've been able to not only get caught up, but I've also been able to be actively involved in the going-ons of campus. Such as the production of So Tech, So Savvy on Friday night. This is just a small production put together by one of the dance professors, featuring ten students and one faculty member in an alternative, interpretive dance show. It was really great, especially getting to see my professor dance :-) It's things like that that really make Luther unique.


I wish all of you a happy Easter week. Stay safe, don't eat too much candy on Sunday. Although if you are going to have any kind of stomach ache, I have found that the candy-induced ones are most preferable :-)

Always,

Allison