here we go again

so I've blogged for the past three summers in accordance with my job requirements at Drexel...being a member of the Drexel Welcoming Crew. I actually kind of hated it bc it was something we were required to do, and it had to be edited for content that would shed Drexel in a positive light (this was one of my responsabilities, to check each members blog daily). I think that's why the idea of doing this never really appelaed to me so much, bc i associated it with working.....but recently, a friend of mine spiked my interest in this topic again, so we will see if i keep up with it or not......

SO it is now winter break time at Drexel, which suxorz big time since many of my friends go home fro break, and it gets quiet around campus. The good news is that my residents (yes, I'm an RA) are all gone since they are freshman, which means my floor is nice and quiet. Although i do miss the company at times. I became an RA for a few reasons....one was obvi the free housing/meal plan, ehich appeals to the frugal college student in me.....but more importantly was what an impact RAs have the potential to have. Most of us don't realize it, but being an "authority" figure on the floor allows you to really get to know these kids, and help them shape their lives......NOT to be an influence necessarily, but to be a catalyst for change, to provide them with experiences, opinions, and opportunitties that they may not have on their own.....for as much complaining about work as I do....i love my job.