My first
semester was so much more than I could have expected. Right from the start when
I moved into my apartment in August, I was busy every moment. Orientation
started on move in day; 5 exciting days filled with workshops, campus events,
and seemingly-endless icebreakers that by the end I began to actually
appreciate. After that, school started. I took 3 classes; two intro
Communications courses and a Linguistics. A great decision I also made was to
step outside of my comfort zone and join Young Women in Business SFU. These
women have become like a family to us, and the career advice, mentorship and
support we’ve received in immeasurable. I will certainly be involved for years
to come with this lovely club!
I also became
much more involved with Muscular Dystrophy Canada, with Check Your Head,
CANYAP, and became a blogger/Communications Assistant with OpenMedia.ca. A big
dream of mine was also to write for a real newspaper, and this goal was
accomplished when I had 1, 2, 3, now 6, pieces published in SFU's The Peak. This means, I’m a
paid journalist!! Pretty neat, since that’s always been a life goal of mine. I
truly have found my niche here in Vancouver, and I can’t wait for all that
still lies ahead of me.
Over the
semester I made some really amazing friends. I feel so blessed to attract such
positive people in my life; of all ages, ethnicities, majors and careers.
I plan to keep
up this blog much more this spring and summer, while also taking classes all
year round, contributing to so many wonderful charities and non profits with my
writing and my time, and making connections I can see already will last a
lifetime.
I can’t possibly
summarize all that has gone on so far this year with a few simple keystrokes,
but know this: it has truly been the best year of my life.
See you sooner
than later! For real this time.
We Are Ready - Our School's Crest
This will be me one day, and I can't wait!
I have a pretty nice backyard, hey?
I could definitely get used to this whole living-above-the clouds thing!
