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March 1, 2010.
Dear diary,
Today is March. The snow is still everywhere you look. What isn’t covered in white is nothing but a mess of puddles and dripping water onto every doorway in Ohio. My coat is wet because of it. Thanks a lot global warming.
This blog is meant to be devoted to my life as a recent MVNU grad. It’s been just over 9 months since I graduated. Talk about insane. As far as where I am now, I’m living a life of mystery. Every day brings something new. The role of Admissions Counselor is pretty unique. For example, last week I came in to work at a different time each day, ranging from 7:30 AM to 1:00PM. I’ve drove about 650 miles in one week, consumed 7 espresso-based drinks, and written over 150 personal emails to people. I have spoke to students, prayed through the night, and attempted to move an oreo from my forehead to my mouth without using my hands. I’ve felt broken and brusied, yet found some of the greatest joys throughout the day.
Enough with the numbers. The community at MVNU is something to dream about. In recent reflection, I realize that of my friends that graduated in the past year, all of us have sent or received a text from each other remembering some of the best times we had as students. I have seen MANY twitter updates simply stating, “I miss MVNU and my friends”. This is the toughest part about the transition from a community-driven campus to a socially uncomfortable apartment complex. I’m very fortunate for my best friends I have made at MVNU, the experiences that we created ourselves to make the best of a small campus, and the pictures and memories that we have to share.
My next point is specifically for current MVNU students and incoming Freshman. What are you going to do in the years of college you have ahead of you to make memories? How will you preserve those memories? I have been a big advocate of the Bucket List concept for some time now. I have about 10 different lists, ranging from short term hopes, to the biggest dreams that may not even be humanly possible. I’ve made it a point to post these lists around my apartment and in various places that I see on a weekly basis. I’m confident that the pursuit of these dreams is half of the fun that we have in life. College just happened to be the point that I realized that.
For more from recent graduates, check out these alumni blogs and websites. The insight of many is certainly better than few.
Troy Current: MVNU Admissions Counselor, B.S. Sports Management
Micki Clark: English teacher by day. Photographer/Blogger by night., B.A. English Education
Jonathan Starr: Graphic Designer, Photographer, B.A. Art and Graphic Design
For more of my writings (and probably more updated) check out www.illuminatemedia.blogspot.com
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