Working well with other people is a necessary skill in life.  When I was a child, teamwork, sharing, and cooperation were drilled into my head constantly.  Although at home there was no need to share because I was an only child, I learned essential social skills at day-care or with my neighborhood friends.  I am so glad my mother made the effort to give me the ability to cooperate with a group of my peers. 

     Now, years later, I find myself in a group situation.  In two of my classes, I’m required to work with a group of students to complete a final project for each class.  Apparently, not everyone has learned the social skills I’ve learned.  All I can say is that as an adult, I find it frustrating that I have to remind my peers that we all have to cooperate and work together to get things done.  I wish we could have a refresher course about things you were supposed to learn as a child before group projects.

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     I’m leaving for Costa Rica in 10 days.  I’m excited, but nervous.  I’m excited because I love traveling.   It’s always exciting to pack a suitcase and get on the airplane because you can take a nap and wake up in another country.  I absolutely love that experience.  Yet, I’m nervous.  I hear Costa Rica is beautiful, but I also hear there is a lot of wildlife.  (Anyone who knows me knows that I am not a big fan of animals.)  Even though I’m nervous, I know I’ll be fine because my Pastor prayed for my safe journey there and back.  I also find comfort in knowing that my bi-lingual best friend is coming with me. 

     I’m leaving in ten days.  I can’t believe I’m studying abroad again.  To anyone who has thought about studying abroad, I say go for it.  There are scholarship opportunities if you’re low on funds and there really is no price for the wonderful experience you gain.

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     I am a public administration graduate student with degrees in Communications and Spanish who wants to attend law school.  I know this sounds like an odd combination of courses of study, but each is important to me.  Some people think I am merely avoiding life after college, but what’s wrong with liking school?  Yes, I like to learn.  Unfortunately, I couldn’t decide when someone or something inspired me.  I didn’t realize I wanted to go to law school until I finished my media law class during my junior year.  By that time, I was well on my way to finishing my communications and Spanish degrees so I decided to complete them.  Working on my master’s degree… well I’m not really sure where that came from.  All I know is that I am excited to start law school in the fall.  I know it’s taken me some time to figure it out, but I’m confident that this is right for me.

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     This week is Greek Week at ASU.  Greek Week is a time to promote Greek Unity on campus through a series of events sponsored by each Greek organization.  Seeing everyone wearing their organization’s colors and letters makes me want to share why I love being a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.   

     People often ask me why I became a Delta.  It sounds a little corny, but the real answer is that Delta was in my heart.  My sorority is committed to public service, something that is very important to me as well.  I recognize that most sororities commit themselves to helping others, but again, I felt DST was right for me.  I can’t explain it.  However, I do know that it is almost one year since I was initiated and I don’t regret it.   

     Greek Week is almost over, and I wish good luck to anyone who was nominated for a Greek Award, especially my line sister and soror Vanessa.  I will continue to support Greek unity on campus this week, but I do love my DST.   

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     Currently I am trying to choose which law school I want to attend.  Cost, location, and size are all factors that I am using to decide where I want to spend the next three years.  This decision makes me think about my decision to attend Augusta State.

     To be perfectly honest, the decision was not mine.  My mother made me apply to ASU.  She wanted me to be close to home without sacrificing the quality of my education.  I wanted to move away, no matter how it affected my education. (I’m so glad she put her foot down)  

      By the time I enrolled at Augusta State, I had struck a deal with my mom and we decided I would go to ASU for two years and transfer to a school farther away after completing my core classes.  Five years later I’m still at ASU.  I have graduated and I am working on my master’s here.  I couldn’t leave after two years because I really enjoyed being here.  I was in the Honors Program and enjoyed the classes the program offered.  I had started attending JAB events and started planing for my first study abroad trip. 

     Attending Augusta State has been one of the best decisions I have made.  I can only hope that the law school I choose to attend can come close to my experiences here.

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