I can honestly say that the past three semesters I have been at Dean I haven't really gotten that stressed out about midterms. That being said....this past week was midterms and I was BEYOND stressed. My time management got a little out of control trying to balance my studying with rehearsals with my five jobs on campus with eating and, finally, with sleeping (or lack there of). HUGE lesson this week: I have to take care of me first...no matter what. I have to be my number one priority, because if I don't take care of myself, I am useless to others.
I am relieved the week is over, but aware of what lies ahead; New Orleans. The group of us officially leave our Dean College campus at 3:30am Saturday, March 7th, 2009. I am anxious to get there because I know how much work needs to be done but conscious of the emotional rollercoaster that will ensue as soon as the plane touches the runway. All of us will have a group dynamic to deal with, tasks to accomplish, and personal revelations to acknowledge throughout the week. I will write as often as possible (I don't know if we will have internet access) and look forward to sharing pictures and stories from the trip.
Happy Spring Break! : )
Friday, March 6, 2009
Spring Break
Hello readers!
Spring break is upon us, and the campus is soon to become empty and quiet while our students go home, off to a sunny locale, or on the Dean College sponsored trips to New Orleans and Prague.
While the students are away, the campus is still open. If you'd like to come for a tour or interview you are more than welcome.
Here are some exciting upcoming events for March:
Tuesday, March 24: Online Chat, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Friday, March 27: Discover Dean Day, 11am-2:30pm
Feel free to email me at KGramatico@dean.edu or call me at (508)541-1511 for general questions or if you'd like to attend an event.
Have a great weekend!
Kathryn
Spring break is upon us, and the campus is soon to become empty and quiet while our students go home, off to a sunny locale, or on the Dean College sponsored trips to New Orleans and Prague.
While the students are away, the campus is still open. If you'd like to come for a tour or interview you are more than welcome.
Here are some exciting upcoming events for March:
Tuesday, March 24: Online Chat, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Friday, March 27: Discover Dean Day, 11am-2:30pm
Feel free to email me at KGramatico@dean.edu or call me at (508)541-1511 for general questions or if you'd like to attend an event.
Have a great weekend!
Kathryn
Monday, March 2, 2009
Snow Dayy!!!
Hey again!
So today was a snow day, which meant classes were cancelled!! Woo Hoo!!! What a way to start midterms week! I never thought I would be so happy to see so much snow! I got to sleep late, and goodness did that feel great!! By the time i woke up it was about 2 o'clock and breakfast had loonngg been over. But I went to the cafe and had myself a cup of coffee and a bagel with cream cheese! Then I returned to my room for the afternoon to do some studying and to try to get a head start on my midterms! I even cleaned my room! Overall, it was a productive afternoon and after dinner I spent the evening wrapped up in blankets and watched some of the third season of Supernatural, my favorite T.V. show.
As much as i really really don't like snow, it definitely had some benefit on my day. That's something to always remember too, as much as you may dislike something or some one, you never know when you just might need it!!
Well, I'm out for now!
Catch ya laterrrr!
So today was a snow day, which meant classes were cancelled!! Woo Hoo!!! What a way to start midterms week! I never thought I would be so happy to see so much snow! I got to sleep late, and goodness did that feel great!! By the time i woke up it was about 2 o'clock and breakfast had loonngg been over. But I went to the cafe and had myself a cup of coffee and a bagel with cream cheese! Then I returned to my room for the afternoon to do some studying and to try to get a head start on my midterms! I even cleaned my room! Overall, it was a productive afternoon and after dinner I spent the evening wrapped up in blankets and watched some of the third season of Supernatural, my favorite T.V. show.
As much as i really really don't like snow, it definitely had some benefit on my day. That's something to always remember too, as much as you may dislike something or some one, you never know when you just might need it!!
Well, I'm out for now!
Catch ya laterrrr!
Snow Day
Dean College was officially closed today due to the snow!!! So I spent my day sleeping and getting homework done...it was fantastic!
I don't really have much more to say about that, just that it was a much needed day of rest and relaxation, for everyone. Students are definitely itching for the upcoming Spring Break and today was a nice preview. Hooray!
I don't really have much more to say about that, just that it was a much needed day of rest and relaxation, for everyone. Students are definitely itching for the upcoming Spring Break and today was a nice preview. Hooray!
Mid-semester
This is once of the busiest times for a student here at Dean, midterms are coming up which means lots more studying is added onto the work of a student. As a musical theater major we have the midterms for our core classes as well as the midterms for our dance classes. At least the play is over to leave us some extra time (by the way it went great and we all had so much fun). For any perspective musical theater major who at the sound of a dance midterm cringes, it really isn't that bad. I'm not a dancer per say, but our midterms and finals normally aren't something to fear. For tap we create out own dance routine as a solo or with a friend, and in jazz everyone learns the same combo which is performed in groups of about 5. We are graded on our ability vs. how hard we try, so no fear with a little practice it all pays off and spring break follows to relive any stress that may have built up.
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Joelle Carscadden
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Joelle Carscadden
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Use Props to Get Props
Continuing the theme of Black History Month, Dean College's Black Student Union sponsored a show on our campus. Not only did our own female and male step teams perform, but our two dance teams and step and dance teams from Bentley College, Bridgewater State College, Fisher College, Rhode Island State College, and local unaffiliated groups as well. The show was called "Use Props to Get Props" requiring the groups to use a prop in their piece and have a theme color as well.
The talent was undeniable and the audience was receptive and encouraging. The MC was our very own Billy Dunn (Director of Student Activities on our campus). He was well spoken and beyond entertaining with his rendition of "the stanky leg", "the soulja boy", and his own free-style (if you could even call it that). The MPR (or multi-purpose room) was full to capacity with students, parents, faculty/staff, and visitors making up the audience; the old and young alike. Another great example of something to do on our campus; it was a great time!
The talent was undeniable and the audience was receptive and encouraging. The MC was our very own Billy Dunn (Director of Student Activities on our campus). He was well spoken and beyond entertaining with his rendition of "the stanky leg", "the soulja boy", and his own free-style (if you could even call it that). The MPR (or multi-purpose room) was full to capacity with students, parents, faculty/staff, and visitors making up the audience; the old and young alike. Another great example of something to do on our campus; it was a great time!
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