Exciting Transitions of University Life. Teachers. Friends. Roommate.
Life at USC keeps getting better and better. I'm still meeting new friends day by day and having a blast with others who it has already seemed like we've known each other for years. Starting with my roommate Miguel. I can't be more lucky to have been paired with a guy like Miguel. There hasn't been a single thing that's gotten between us. You always hear about roommates not getting along but Miguel is like an older brother in a way. He's always asking politely what I'm up too, how each of my classes went, what homework I have, and what I am involving myself with. It's great to be paired with someone who's such a great friend. We keep learning so much about each other's cultures. Things that we don't even know are associated with our culture are discovered and showed to one another. We listen to each others large and diverse music styles. As I learn to listen to Spanish artist, Miguel test my knowledge of music as Spain is a central location in the music world. At times I feel he's even better at identifying American music better than I am. Pretty Impressive. We do hang out a good bit as well as go to the Social Club and dance. I'll be showing him around as we go to the South Carolina State Fair this weekend. Some day I hope to travel to Spain and visit Miguel after our year as roommates in college. He'll defiantly be successful in economics as there's a drive of passion towards his major that will put him in a good career position. As for the rest of Maxcy, everyone has learned each other's names as we're always socializing around campus. We all plan activities together and include each other around campus at events such as sports games and dining meals. I'm getting used to hearing the British accent as well as the ossie language from Jess. Floor 2 is close as we all are getting to know each and every member of the floor really well. I would have to say the Dutch are some of my favorite people I've met. They're all really awesome people and I love hanging out with them. More stories on this in the future. On the academic side of things, I would have to say I am completely satisfied with all of my professors. My grades are staying strong as I'm keeping A's and B's. Trying to get a 3.5+ GPA seems like it'll be a struggle with everything that's always happening around campus. I am positive that I can keep my grades very well up to par in the future. Studying consumes much of the time I spend in my room but it pays off as the test weigh in as large college grades. Staying alert and taking constant notes while sitting in front is the key to staying successful in college. As about my professors, starting with my english instructor. As we're told to call him, Alex is very helpful and creates an atmosphere that invites true discussion about text analysis for each selection. Some days we close read and view art as others involve watching tv episodes and picking apart the true meanings and intentions of the elements. My geology professor cracks me up as his Greek accent dominates the lectures. He's very passionate about his work and education students about rock sciences. For music theory, this class is a struggle as 100's on homework are as rare as sand dollars. I spend hours memorizing the elements to advanced music theory and filling out countless worksheets. Mr.Watson helps and really explains the concepts but the material just takes practice. He tends to get real excited and has mini jolts as we analyze chords that he really likes. I think he really enjoys his job as a professor in the college world of music. Now for the class I really enjoy coming to on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. I take a huge amount of pride in USC. Everyone tells me I represent and give 100% by attending all sports games, always wearing something garnet with the USC logo, memorizing all of the building names, and participating in so many clubs. USC is my home and I literally couldn't be happier anywhere else right now. U101 is all about the pride of USC. From leading the creed, fight song, history of the university, study tactics, and getting involved is discussions, this is probably in line for one of my favorite classes. I'll really miss it as the semester is flying by. It's great to have a peer leader such as Emily because she's been where we all are. She has experience and can relate to us. Always showing up to help Bob teach, Emily is defiantly a great role model. As someone who's there to motivate, encourage, teach traditions, and increase our participation, Bob is another reason why I like U101. He's been teaching for a good amount of time and really knows every in and out about the university. Bob's passing on great wisdom to us all and I really enjoy his discussions, and ways of teaching. Taking him out for lunch tomorrow as well. Geography is the lecture class right after lunch. It's the hardest to stay "alert"/ awake for. Mrs. Wilson is throwing out facts about world geography al the time especially since she works with National Geographic. It astounds me the amount of connections the faculty and stud here at USC have. That really makes a bigger school stand out in my opinion. I'm actually saving AFROTC for the next post because there is a lot to talk about in that field of thought. Overall my college experience has been amazing and I can't wait for the transitions to the fall part of the semester.
