New Year, New Semester, New Start

I would like to begin by wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2010! It really has been quite some time since I have last updated my blog, but with classes beginning today, I will be posting here almost regularly. For most of the college world, we are back to reality. Back to the times where we dreaded waking up in the morning, to showering with flip flops, to getting sick of your school's food by the 3rd week back, to using what little free time we have to catch up on sleep. Yes, it has arrived, our Spring Semester. And although there is the warm weather and SUMMER to look forward to, we can not lose focus of what is infront of us. For some of us, our classes will be more difficult, for others, it will be a little easier. Hopefully by this time you have found a routine that works for you. Studying habits, note taking abilities, and other methods to get by your days. In essence, this semester should be less stressful and easier to adjust than last. It is a new year, and a new start. FOr those of you who were in the gutter last semester, it is time to turn the knob and get focused.

As the cold months are coming to a close, and with Spring on its way, college students should take this time to begin to think of a summer job. Yes, I know it is 4 or 5 months down the road, but with the economy the way it is, and businesses expected to hire less teenagers to work, we really need to start thinking now about the future. For college freshmen, begin to create a resume`, which include items such as GPA, previous work experience, any leadership, and involvement in clubs/activities on campus. Employers like to see well rounded students, and it helps if you can say you were part of a club or you played an intramural sport. Think about WHERE and WHAT you want to do for work. Is it at the mall? Or in an office? Or at a restaurant? These are the typical teenage jobs, all that require minimal experience but come with minimum pay. Thinking about a summer job now can allow you to perhaps choose where you would like to work, instead of having to take a job you do not like because you waited too long to look for one.

As a final note, I would like to take a moment to remember those who died in the 2000 Boland Hall Fire here at Seton Hall University, as today marks the 10 year anniversary. My prayers go out to the victims and their loved ones.

"Some situations we cannot control. It is our human nature and to get down, and beat ourselves up. But those who rise from the rubble,and remain poised, will ultimatey be leaders, and leaders create change."