So, its very hot in New York. Its been ninety degrees and above for the past couple of days now. This means that it must be blazing in Philadelphia and there's a good chance that its hot where you are too. Try and keep cool, and don't do anything crazy that might cause a heat stroke or anything like that.
This blog is not about the heat though. Its about my favorite thing in the world. Money!! When you get to Drexel, you're going to need money. There are great malls in the area (trust me I know) and mommy and daddy aren't going to be around to buy groceries and shampoo and all those things.
So first set a budget. Decide if you plan on having a job the first year, or if you're going to wait it out. If you have work study, that's you're ticket right there. There are plenty of places around campus for work study students to work for their funds (I worked in the Student Life Office).
If you don't plan on working, then suggest to your parents an allowance. You decide if its monthly, weekly, or even bi-monthly. By having an allowance (and not just asking for money out of the blue), financial planning is made easier and it takes a lot of strain off of the parentals.
Start thinking about finances early. If you're a shopper like I am, plan accordingly. If you just like a snack here and there, then you won't need nearly as much money as others might need.
Overall, if you find yourself stuck and broke all the time when you get to Drexel, there are plenty of people around campus that can help. Have fun at orientation, and I'll see you all soon!!
Shanowya
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Summer Vacation!!
Hello my fellow Drexelers! I bet you're all excited about getting ready to be college students. Last summer I couldn't wait to set foot on campus! I noticed on Facebook that some of you guys are already attending orientation. I hope you all are enjoying the dorms and the dining hall (two places you'll learn to love).
I decided to dedicate this blog to shopping. Not like clothes shopping (although I did just spend tons of money of summer clothing!), but college shopping. There are a couple of things that you guys are going to need, other things mentioned may just be things I think you should have.
So first off, you probably got that package in the mail about ordering bed sheets (if not you'll get it soon). I strongly suggest you buy your sheets from there. I mean, it takes away from running around and trying to find the perfect sized sheets and the catalog has great colors.
So when you finally buy your bed sheets, get plenty of storage material. That was a mistake I made my first year. I assumed that all my stuff would just fit. It didn't!! I ended up buying more storage while in school. Also when you have more places to store your stuff in bulk, it makes moving in and moving out a breeze.
Okay, don't bring a lot of recreational stuff from home. I brought tons of board games, coloring books, reading books, everything! My mistake again!! Drexel has so many things to do around campus, you won't need half the things that I brought with me. Maybe one or two games to play with your roomie or the girls on your floor is cool, but don't over do it like I did.
I'll be sure to mention more things as they come along in the blog. The best advice I can give is to know yourself, and to pack accordingly. Don't pack everything in the world, but be prepared. Don't worry, I'm going college shopping again soon. And I'm ordering more sheets and blankets from the catalog. Love you all and speak to you soon!!
Shanowya :-)
I decided to dedicate this blog to shopping. Not like clothes shopping (although I did just spend tons of money of summer clothing!), but college shopping. There are a couple of things that you guys are going to need, other things mentioned may just be things I think you should have.
So first off, you probably got that package in the mail about ordering bed sheets (if not you'll get it soon). I strongly suggest you buy your sheets from there. I mean, it takes away from running around and trying to find the perfect sized sheets and the catalog has great colors.
So when you finally buy your bed sheets, get plenty of storage material. That was a mistake I made my first year. I assumed that all my stuff would just fit. It didn't!! I ended up buying more storage while in school. Also when you have more places to store your stuff in bulk, it makes moving in and moving out a breeze.
Okay, don't bring a lot of recreational stuff from home. I brought tons of board games, coloring books, reading books, everything! My mistake again!! Drexel has so many things to do around campus, you won't need half the things that I brought with me. Maybe one or two games to play with your roomie or the girls on your floor is cool, but don't over do it like I did.
I'll be sure to mention more things as they come along in the blog. The best advice I can give is to know yourself, and to pack accordingly. Don't pack everything in the world, but be prepared. Don't worry, I'm going college shopping again soon. And I'm ordering more sheets and blankets from the catalog. Love you all and speak to you soon!!
Shanowya :-)
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Updates
I know it's been a long while, but I have so much to tell you guys!! So first off, the weekend with my sisters was great. I went shopping with them (as planned). We spent five hours in King of Prussia. We went to dinner. We actually didn't make it to the Greek Step Show, but we did go to the after party. It was great!! We got to watch the Greeks do their stroll and we got to listen to their chapter music, and we even got to experience some of the love between the brother and sisters of each fraternity and sorority. The fact that there were some beautiful looking college men at this party didn't hurt either.
So, during these past few weeks, I've been attending more CEO workshops (CEO is a leadership series that Drexel had every term. Drexel certifies students as leaders if they attend a certain number of leadership workshops offered). I went to a CEO workshop about life five years after college, one about sports and leadership, and I attended one tonight which assisted leaders of student organizations with challenges faced in their groups. The CEO workshop I found most interesting had to do with Starbucks. It was telling student leaders how to "caffeinate their org". The presenter used the success of Starbucks as a guideline for the success of all student organizations on campus. I loved it!! When you guys get here, definitely check out CEO.
Spring Jam (an annual concert held by Drexel) was amazing this year. We hosted Ben Folds, and everyone was in agreement that he was great!! Spring Jam is a huge deal here on campus, because what teenager doesn't love music? There were t-shirt give aways. Bands formed by students performed (so if you meet some friends here and you guys form a band, you can participate in Battle of the Bands and Spring Jam). I loved Spring Jam because of the hype. Students had been looking forward to this all year and Drexel did not disappoint.
The most recent event I went to was actually held last night. For those of you that have never heard of Post Secret, it is a system in which you mail secrets to the founder of the organization and he publishes them online and in his books (he has four so far). Frank Warren, the founder of Post Secret, held a lecture last night right here on campus! He spoke about how he came up with Post Secret, how he picks the secrets he publishes in his books, and how the secrets affect his own life. I loved it!! At the end, people had the option of asking questions or sharing their own secret. Some secrets were funny, others were more serious and life changing. The questions were great, and I ended up buying one of Frank's books at the end. He autographed it for me and he signed my roommates ticket (the one she used to get into the show).
So as you can see, Drexel is doing more than enough to keep up the fun part of college. I plan on going to Cirque De Soleil, which is only $30.00 for a ticket, opposed to $70.00 when you buy for the theater. There's a jazz show this Friday which is only $6.00. There are gospel choir performances coming up, the Spring Concert is right around the corner, and the free back massages during finals week always make me excited!! Again, I'll be sure to keep you posted. Love you all <3
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
So, during these past few weeks, I've been attending more CEO workshops (CEO is a leadership series that Drexel had every term. Drexel certifies students as leaders if they attend a certain number of leadership workshops offered). I went to a CEO workshop about life five years after college, one about sports and leadership, and I attended one tonight which assisted leaders of student organizations with challenges faced in their groups. The CEO workshop I found most interesting had to do with Starbucks. It was telling student leaders how to "caffeinate their org". The presenter used the success of Starbucks as a guideline for the success of all student organizations on campus. I loved it!! When you guys get here, definitely check out CEO.
Spring Jam (an annual concert held by Drexel) was amazing this year. We hosted Ben Folds, and everyone was in agreement that he was great!! Spring Jam is a huge deal here on campus, because what teenager doesn't love music? There were t-shirt give aways. Bands formed by students performed (so if you meet some friends here and you guys form a band, you can participate in Battle of the Bands and Spring Jam). I loved Spring Jam because of the hype. Students had been looking forward to this all year and Drexel did not disappoint.
The most recent event I went to was actually held last night. For those of you that have never heard of Post Secret, it is a system in which you mail secrets to the founder of the organization and he publishes them online and in his books (he has four so far). Frank Warren, the founder of Post Secret, held a lecture last night right here on campus! He spoke about how he came up with Post Secret, how he picks the secrets he publishes in his books, and how the secrets affect his own life. I loved it!! At the end, people had the option of asking questions or sharing their own secret. Some secrets were funny, others were more serious and life changing. The questions were great, and I ended up buying one of Frank's books at the end. He autographed it for me and he signed my roommates ticket (the one she used to get into the show).
So as you can see, Drexel is doing more than enough to keep up the fun part of college. I plan on going to Cirque De Soleil, which is only $30.00 for a ticket, opposed to $70.00 when you buy for the theater. There's a jazz show this Friday which is only $6.00. There are gospel choir performances coming up, the Spring Concert is right around the corner, and the free back massages during finals week always make me excited!! Again, I'll be sure to keep you posted. Love you all <3
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Friday, April 25, 2008
M.G.C.
Hello, this week has been amazing. Busy, but amazing. So I just had an overnight, and I must say I did enjoy her company very much. She was very talkative, very nice, very sweet, and she asked me a ton of questions! That was like the perfect overnight situation. We went to dinner at Bubble House, and you know what? The salmon at Bubble House was simple amazing (especially since I love fish). We also went to Rita's, but this time we went to the one in Center City instead of the one on South Street. It was right across the street from the Kimmel Center, which is where all the orchestra shows and everything else goes on. That was great!
Also on Wednesday, I went a meeting about African American fraternities and sororities and the various stereotypes about them. The meeting was very informative, and very funny to say the least. I learned about the various African American greek organizations, the good sides only (that was the point of the meeting, to debunk myths and tell the truth about the organizations). Like I said in my last post, the M.G.C. step show is this weekend and my sisters are so excited about going! (I'm just as excited as they are, it's so hype at those step shows!!) You should definitely check those things out when you get there.
So, tomorrow, let me recap. I'm going to King of Prussia with my sisters (King of Prussia-ing is what we call it, because it's an entire life style in itself. Shopping is a job!). The Penn Relays are this weekend, that's going to be outrageously fun! And the step show (make sure you check out the link on facebook, it's right in the paragraph before this one, it'll tell you all about the event).
I hope you guys enjoy this weekend. And when you come to Drexel, this is only a tiny portion of all the fun things you'll have to do.
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Also on Wednesday, I went a meeting about African American fraternities and sororities and the various stereotypes about them. The meeting was very informative, and very funny to say the least. I learned about the various African American greek organizations, the good sides only (that was the point of the meeting, to debunk myths and tell the truth about the organizations). Like I said in my last post, the M.G.C. step show is this weekend and my sisters are so excited about going! (I'm just as excited as they are, it's so hype at those step shows!!) You should definitely check those things out when you get there.
So, tomorrow, let me recap. I'm going to King of Prussia with my sisters (King of Prussia-ing is what we call it, because it's an entire life style in itself. Shopping is a job!). The Penn Relays are this weekend, that's going to be outrageously fun! And the step show (make sure you check out the link on facebook, it's right in the paragraph before this one, it'll tell you all about the event).
I hope you guys enjoy this weekend. And when you come to Drexel, this is only a tiny portion of all the fun things you'll have to do.
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Monday, April 21, 2008
The Drexel Experience
Well hello party people, last week is a crazy week, and this week is going to be even better! Well, last Thursday, I had an overnight. She was actually very nice and we had a great time. We decided to go to South Street (a shopping area in Philadelphia) for Rita's shaved ice (I got mango, which is the best flavor ever created on the face of this planet). We also watched Lion King 1 1/2 and just talked about Drexel (as we all know I can talk about Drexel for hours and hours).
In addition the my overnight, I went back to South Street with my roommate and our friends on Saturday. During the drive, we passed the Liberty Bell. We kept running into these men dressed in colonial style clothing, and we also saw a Benjamin Franklin look alike. I almost passed out! When we got to the gallery, we spent more money than we should have, but the experience was great. While we were in the gallery, there was a group of children dancing to Kirk Franklin in the lobby. The children were dressed in all white with little basket hats on, they looked so beautiful. The dancing was well done also.
In celebration of Passover at Drexel, Drexel Hillel had a 2nd night Sedar in Behrakis Grand Hall. The Jewish students of Drexel performed the Sedar ceremony, had dinner, and socialized. It was a great event. While sitting in on the event, I learned a lot about Jewish customs regarding passover and everyday life. It was a one of those great diversity moments here on campus.
Alright, now to the fun stuff. This weekend is the Penn Relay. In simple terms, it's a fun weekend for all involved. There's a MGC step show this Saturday. This means that the African American fraternities and sororities (commonly called the Divine Nine) are going to step and tell all the students who attend how great their greek organization is. This is a big deal for the African American students on campus because it's like a southern probate. It's stomping, it's yelling, it's excitement, it's fun!! I can't wait. My little sisters are going to be here this weekend also, so it would be great for them to experience the step show also.
In addition to the step show, there are some parties around campus. The brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi are having a pajama party, there's a pool party a bit off campus, there's a party that allows you to represent your state. It's going to be a busy weekend! The Penn Relay effects the entire area of University City. So when you get to Drexel, this will definitely be one of the events that will keep you on your toes.
I'll be sure to update you guys on what's going on and how the weekend went. It was great talking to you guys again!!
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
In addition the my overnight, I went back to South Street with my roommate and our friends on Saturday. During the drive, we passed the Liberty Bell. We kept running into these men dressed in colonial style clothing, and we also saw a Benjamin Franklin look alike. I almost passed out! When we got to the gallery, we spent more money than we should have, but the experience was great. While we were in the gallery, there was a group of children dancing to Kirk Franklin in the lobby. The children were dressed in all white with little basket hats on, they looked so beautiful. The dancing was well done also.
In celebration of Passover at Drexel, Drexel Hillel had a 2nd night Sedar in Behrakis Grand Hall. The Jewish students of Drexel performed the Sedar ceremony, had dinner, and socialized. It was a great event. While sitting in on the event, I learned a lot about Jewish customs regarding passover and everyday life. It was a one of those great diversity moments here on campus.
Alright, now to the fun stuff. This weekend is the Penn Relay. In simple terms, it's a fun weekend for all involved. There's a MGC step show this Saturday. This means that the African American fraternities and sororities (commonly called the Divine Nine) are going to step and tell all the students who attend how great their greek organization is. This is a big deal for the African American students on campus because it's like a southern probate. It's stomping, it's yelling, it's excitement, it's fun!! I can't wait. My little sisters are going to be here this weekend also, so it would be great for them to experience the step show also.
In addition to the step show, there are some parties around campus. The brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi are having a pajama party, there's a pool party a bit off campus, there's a party that allows you to represent your state. It's going to be a busy weekend! The Penn Relay effects the entire area of University City. So when you get to Drexel, this will definitely be one of the events that will keep you on your toes.
I'll be sure to update you guys on what's going on and how the weekend went. It was great talking to you guys again!!
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
A Night Out...
So once again, it's been a while, and I have to catch you guys up with what's going on on campus. This weekend was accepted students days, for all of you guys that came out, we were more than happy to see you. There were tours, information sessions, and plenty of great Drexel staff and student ambassadors to make the event everything you guys needed. Four out of five of students I asked are actually coming to Drexel. The only reason why the extra one couldn't give me an answer was because she didn't get her financial aid package yet, but I have a good feeling she'll be coming here too.
So, what have I been up to? Well, this weekend my roommate had company. Her friend from Maryland came to visit and we just spent a girls weekend out. So we went to Chili's, and got caught in the rain (thank goodness it was warm outside). We actually went to visit some of my friends a little bit off campus and had a blast. It was another one of those nights out on Philadelphia.
Tonight (Tuesday night), there was actually a free movie being shown at a movie theater, The Bridge (which I mentioned before). The movie is actually called "The Wackness". It features Mary-Kate Olsen, Method Man, and Ben Kingsley. I'm not too sure what's it's about, but it's the simple fact that it's free. Drexel also offers free tickets to the new movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall. It's something to do to kick back and relax with your friends. There are numerous parties going on around campus also because of the Penn Relay and Temple's Homecoming. I'm not a big partyer though, but it's something else to do to unwind (all of the parties I've been too have been completely safe. Only party with people you are familiar with and only go to places that you know are safe).
Well future dragons, it's late and I have another paper to write. To all of you coming to the overnights, I'll see you there. May 1st is approaching fast, and with it, the decisions of all the colleges you've applied to. Remember to choose what school fits you (hopefully Drexel is it!!)...
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
So, what have I been up to? Well, this weekend my roommate had company. Her friend from Maryland came to visit and we just spent a girls weekend out. So we went to Chili's, and got caught in the rain (thank goodness it was warm outside). We actually went to visit some of my friends a little bit off campus and had a blast. It was another one of those nights out on Philadelphia.
Tonight (Tuesday night), there was actually a free movie being shown at a movie theater, The Bridge (which I mentioned before). The movie is actually called "The Wackness". It features Mary-Kate Olsen, Method Man, and Ben Kingsley. I'm not too sure what's it's about, but it's the simple fact that it's free. Drexel also offers free tickets to the new movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall. It's something to do to kick back and relax with your friends. There are numerous parties going on around campus also because of the Penn Relay and Temple's Homecoming. I'm not a big partyer though, but it's something else to do to unwind (all of the parties I've been too have been completely safe. Only party with people you are familiar with and only go to places that you know are safe).
Well future dragons, it's late and I have another paper to write. To all of you coming to the overnights, I'll see you there. May 1st is approaching fast, and with it, the decisions of all the colleges you've applied to. Remember to choose what school fits you (hopefully Drexel is it!!)...
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Friday, April 4, 2008
Welcome Back Week
So, spring break is over and it's time for my third term as a freshman here at Drexel. This week has been really rough. Between adjusting to new classes and buying books and the impatience of summer, things can get a bit crazy during the first week of spring term. Guess what though? I did manage to slip some fun inbetween all the new classes and the pressure to do well.
Well, last Saturday was a friend of mine's birthday. Yet, we all weren't here last Saturday, so we had to improvise for her birthday. So, my roomate and a few of her friends planned a surprise party for her. There was a cake (which we bought at Ross Commons, a food place on campus, with money from our meal plan), there was decorations, there was pizza (from Ed's Buffalo Wings and Pizza, which is clearly the best place for wings and pizza, so try it out when you get here), and there was fun and love. Our friend tried to play it off like she wasn't happy or surprised that we decided to recognize her birthday, but everything went off so well. Another great thing about this little adventure was that everyone at the party is going to be my suite mates next year (I'll be living in an upperclassman dorm called Caneris), so the party was just a prelude to all the great things to expect as a sophmore.
So in addition to me having fun around campus, Drexel is planning to become bigger and better. New dorms, a better fitness center, and more resources around campus are just a few things we have cooking around here. I mean, how much better can Drexel get (obviously much better because we're constantly pushing the limits). So if you want to learn more about these new improvements, come on a campus tour (as I probably said, I'm a tour guide, so you might get me or one of the other wonderdul tour guides that I am friends with).
So...it's getting down to the wire. May 1st is the time where you'll probably know where you're going and starting to make preparations to actually get there. To all of you coming to Accepted Student Days next weekend, you will see me around. For everyone that comes on a tour, I promise I'll make you love Drexel as much as I do, and for those of you that simply want to find out more, there are so many resources!! Visit http://www.drexel.edu/ or you can actually call campus and a faculty member will be more than happy to answer your questions.
Talk to you guys soon....and I can't wait to meet you future Dragons!!
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
V-Day
This post is for everyone interested in the idea of empowering women. Last night I saw the most amazing play I've seen in a long time. The Drexel Players (Drexel's theatrical group) put on a play called the Vagina Monologues. The Vagina Monologues was actually a book written by Eve Ensler. The show was about the different stories and experiences women go through, told from the point of view of the vagina.Since the book was based on interviews with all kinds of women, there were many points of view. There was a married woman, a lesbian, even a woman who explained how one man changed her life and her self esteem. There was a woman explaining the beauty of birth and another scene where a six year old girl was asked about her vagina.
The most touching scenes were the more serious stories of what women go through. There were two stories about rape. One about a little girl being raped by her dad's friend, and another story about a little girl being raped by soldiers during a war. Towards the end, another actress spoke about the similarities between how we have treated New Orleans and how we treat women (we say that New Orleans is rich and vibrant, but then when we want to demean it, we say its swampy and damp etc.). Although these things are hard to hear, and hard to accept, they do happen.
Despite the moments of sadness, the Vagina Monologues was about women loving themselves, their bodies, and most importantly, their vaginas. Some people reading this may find what I'm saying taboo, but like a young lady said at the play last night, women are their vaginas.
All the proceeds made last night were donated to the Lutheran Settlement House Bilingual Violence Project. The Drexel Players and all the people who attended the Vagina Monologues last night (and will attend tonight) have made a major contribution to reducing or ending violence against women and girls. Celebrate being happy, loving yourself, and for those love ladies out there, celebrate having a vagina!
I Love You All!!
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Ooooo Poo!
So guys, I'm back. There's nothing really special to report on except for a few events here and there. On Saturday night there was a Fantasy Casino held at the Dac (our gym here on campus). There blackjack, a mind game, poker and everything else that you find at a real casino. Most of the people from my office were there having a great time. I really couldn't go because I went home this weekend for a little time with the parentals.
So a couple of weekends ago I did my community service, that went pretty well. I decided to work with the same lady I did before. She is the lady in charge of The Caring Center on Spring Garden. She was holding an auction at The University City Sheraton for the children. She was auctioning things like spa treatments, picnic baskets, blankets, and tickets. We helped set up the items (which took us two hours). I met a new friend there also, and some of the girls from my floor came to volunteer also. It was great.
I am actually planning on doing more community service because it makes you a better person. There's nothing like knowing that you're being selfless and helping someone else. I also plan on starting a book club here because the one we have is inactive. I don't know the theme just yet, but it's going to be great! It's really easy to start organizations here, and like I said before, Drexel will reimburse you or hold money for you if you want to have an event. Us students are what makes Drexel the place to be, so don't be afraid to take that leap forward.
I love you all. Finals weeks is approaching and I can't wait for spring break. Talk to you guys soon....
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
So a couple of weekends ago I did my community service, that went pretty well. I decided to work with the same lady I did before. She is the lady in charge of The Caring Center on Spring Garden. She was holding an auction at The University City Sheraton for the children. She was auctioning things like spa treatments, picnic baskets, blankets, and tickets. We helped set up the items (which took us two hours). I met a new friend there also, and some of the girls from my floor came to volunteer also. It was great.
I am actually planning on doing more community service because it makes you a better person. There's nothing like knowing that you're being selfless and helping someone else. I also plan on starting a book club here because the one we have is inactive. I don't know the theme just yet, but it's going to be great! It's really easy to start organizations here, and like I said before, Drexel will reimburse you or hold money for you if you want to have an event. Us students are what makes Drexel the place to be, so don't be afraid to take that leap forward.
I love you all. Finals weeks is approaching and I can't wait for spring break. Talk to you guys soon....
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Random
So, today is Saturday and I'm still dressed in my blue ambassador shirt and my black slacks. There was an event today, called Scholars Day. It was actually fun. I took students to information sessions and told them how it is to be a student at Drexel. Some of you readers may have been there, and I say to you congratulations. I'm glad you guys came out. Here's a picture of me and my closest friends in our shirts once we were done with everything.So, I promised in my last blog that I would tell you about the CEO workshop I attended last week. It was presented by Captain Joshua White. He basically explained how the military and discipline could make you a great leader. He expresed who he thought was a good leader. He also gave us a game plan for getting things done: military style. Here are the tips:
1: Receive the Mission (figure out what you have to do)
2: Issue a Warning Order
3: Make a Tentative Plan (process your steps, what do you need?)
4: Initiate Movement
5. Conduct Reconnaissance
6: Complete the Plan
7: Issue the Order
8: Supervise and Refine (if something goes wrong, how do you deal?
You can take out and add steps where needed. This workshop was important because this list can lead to time management (which prevents procrastination). Leaders have to do as many things as they can, so time management is vital. Don't reject army men when they talk, sometimes they do make sense.
So, last Wednesday was the last home game for the men's basketball game. Two of our star players are seniors so they're graduating in June. Randy Oveneke and Frank Elegar are leaving us. Drexel had a nice ceremony in the beginning of the game which explained the basketball careers of both graduates since they started playing. Some people in the crowd cried. [I was proud because these two young men were black and strong. This shows that Drexel may have a small amount of people of color on campus, but still, everyone graduates with a piece of greatness. Drexel welcomes everyone, and believe me, everyone has the same opportunities here.] We actually did win that game (67-70), which gave those two stars leaving us something great to remember.
Congrats to Frank and Randy. Talk to you guys soon! I'm about to step out with my ladies and my best friend (Ken; Ken Francis) and have a good time. Speak to you guys soon....
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Campus Philly
Hey guys. I've been on the run, so I'm sorry that I haven't posted in a while. I did go to another CEO presentation, but I'll tell you about that a little bit later. Right now, I want to tell you about this cool little card I learned about at work. The program the card belongs to is called Campus Philly. This card just gives me another reason to be all over the place in Philadelphia.
Well, with your Campus Philly card (they give you one that looks like a credit card and one to go on your key chain) you can get discounts all around Philadelphia. There's memberships to gyms, about four hair salons (for those nights you want to look fly for a party), a piercing shop (if you're into that), a sneaker store in the mall, and so much more! I just got the card today so I can't really tell you where I've been yet. I did get some for my friends so we'll be going out together, acting silly all the way.
The best thing is that the Campus Philly card is free. Stop playing!!!! You get all these discounts and it costs nothing to you. That's the best deal in the entire world. With my card I can go back to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and check out the other side of the museum (and then tell you about it). Check it out (www.campusphilly.org), I promise you that you won't be disappointed.
If you want to find out about more stuff to do around campus, you can call the office I work at which is called student life. [215-895-1328 or 215-895-2501]. If you're not a phone person, they have a website www.drexel.edu/studentlife. You'll find out about the fraternities and sororities, clubs like the step team, engineers club, campus activities board, and many groups for different cultures and races. Go Drexel!!!
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Monday, February 18, 2008
Weekend Madness
Well, you guys missed me last week because my laptop is gone and I have to use public computers for the next two weeks. Thank goodness Drexel has all these computers available to use, and I might even rent a laptop somewhere on campus. Anyway, let me tell you about my fabulous weekend before I have to trail off to class.
Well then, my Saturday was a fashion show hosted Black Student Union here on campus. It was great. They had African clothes, summer clothes, bathing suits, retro clothing, and there was even a comedy show incorporated. There was a dance competition and the show was dedicated to a faculty member that passed away of cancer. I had a great time. The show had been talked about since October. Three of my close friends were in it so I got the second hand experience on what it was like to slave at practices that ended at two in the morning and having to go to practice on Sunday. It was great!! I bet the models understood why they had to practice so much now, the show was flawless (no one tripped, what a miracle!!)
The after party was great too. I went with a friend on mine that I met when I first arrived in the city. The club was really nice. It was the Marathon Grill at 10th and Walnut. Soda was free all night!! That was a plus for me because I don't drink. The D.J. was great, the people were there to have fun. Everyone was dressed in their best. It was just a night out with my homies kickin' it gangsta style (had to get ethnic on ya'll, lol). The absolute best part was I only paid $5.00 to get in. How cheap is that!!!???!!
Sunday, I went to the Philadephia Museum of Art with my roomate and our friend for our cultural passport event (which means I got in for free). The exhibit they're showing now is about Frida Kahlo (her picture is at the right), a female Mexican painter (with a strong uni-brow). Woo!! I didn't get to go inside though, I didn't have any cash on me. I did get to see a lot more things around the museum then 
the first time I went. I saw a Chinese tea house that was actually decorated like a tea house in the middle of a village. I saw this huge depiction of the crucifixion suspended from the ceiling (for all you Christians out there, it was amazing, the Christian section of the museum will make you appreciate the sacrifice even more). There were paintings of innocent babies playing in water (The Source of Life). My favorite painting of all was of this lady in all black (against a black background) who still looked sexy and seductive (Arrangement in Black by: James Abbott McNeill Whistler). The painting simply took my breath away.
the first time I went. I saw a Chinese tea house that was actually decorated like a tea house in the middle of a village. I saw this huge depiction of the crucifixion suspended from the ceiling (for all you Christians out there, it was amazing, the Christian section of the museum will make you appreciate the sacrifice even more). There were paintings of innocent babies playing in water (The Source of Life). My favorite painting of all was of this lady in all black (against a black background) who still looked sexy and seductive (Arrangement in Black by: James Abbott McNeill Whistler). The painting simply took my breath away.So, this weekend I was a busy bee. Partly because I had a lot of assignments due, and partly because my laptop is M.I.A. So, I leave you here again, pondering another one of my adventures out and about in Philadelphia. There is an open house today(February 18th, 2008). Maybe one of you guys that is at the event will read my blog. Maybe one of you guys who reads my blog will come to an event. Great stuff.... Don't be afraid to come on out to Philadelphia and experience what we have to offer. You won't be disappointed.
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Physics Day
Well today my lovely people Drexel hosted another event called the "Annual Physics Open House & Kaczmarczik Lecture". I was basically an escort for all the students and teachers that decided to show up for physics day (and believe me there were a lot). This event wasn't only for students interested in Drexel, this was for students that were just interested in physics. There were a bunch of people, it was chaotic!! I didn't know so many people were actually interested in physics (and a few were here for chemistry).
So while I was walking everyone to their different sessions, I was actually learning something also. The first presentation was about sickle cell anemia. A professor here at Drexel studies sickle cell and how they can tell if a person has it. They told us how it formed and even if they can find a cure. The second session showed outer space. It was a 3D projection and it felt like we were flying through the stars. We saw galaxies and even named a few. That was pretty interesting because we got to see what happened when planets collide and form new planets.
The third session was about super low temperatures. The presenter (Dr. Ramos) froze a flower with Nitrogen. The flower was so cold, when you touched it, it shattered like glass. He also showed how science can make magnets repel each other. He showed this by making a magnet float in mid-air! He explained that this would work with something as heavy as a sumo-wrestler because the magnets opposition was so strong. The last session was about molecular brushes. I wasn't too clear about what they do because we were short on time but few people study this topic. However, the professer (Dr. Penn) explained that these brushes can be used to keep joints (like knees and elbows) from touching each other, which ultimately can lead to the cure for arthritis. It was pretty interesting.
Now I know most people think physics is repulsive and pointless. I actually thought that going into this physics presentation, but I actually did learn some cool facts while I was showing high school students around. So, if you've applied already or have gotten accepted already, definitely look out for all those cool flyers Drexel sends you. Don't toss them in the trash, actually look at them. You should even try and go to something that you think might be boring, you could learn something new. College is about trying new things, but you don't have to wait until you get to college to go out and explore. Try it now!! You'll probably see me around in my bright yellow t-shirt!! Don't be afraid to ask me anything!!
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
So while I was walking everyone to their different sessions, I was actually learning something also. The first presentation was about sickle cell anemia. A professor here at Drexel studies sickle cell and how they can tell if a person has it. They told us how it formed and even if they can find a cure. The second session showed outer space. It was a 3D projection and it felt like we were flying through the stars. We saw galaxies and even named a few. That was pretty interesting because we got to see what happened when planets collide and form new planets.
The third session was about super low temperatures. The presenter (Dr. Ramos) froze a flower with Nitrogen. The flower was so cold, when you touched it, it shattered like glass. He also showed how science can make magnets repel each other. He showed this by making a magnet float in mid-air! He explained that this would work with something as heavy as a sumo-wrestler because the magnets opposition was so strong. The last session was about molecular brushes. I wasn't too clear about what they do because we were short on time but few people study this topic. However, the professer (Dr. Penn) explained that these brushes can be used to keep joints (like knees and elbows) from touching each other, which ultimately can lead to the cure for arthritis. It was pretty interesting.
Now I know most people think physics is repulsive and pointless. I actually thought that going into this physics presentation, but I actually did learn some cool facts while I was showing high school students around. So, if you've applied already or have gotten accepted already, definitely look out for all those cool flyers Drexel sends you. Don't toss them in the trash, actually look at them. You should even try and go to something that you think might be boring, you could learn something new. College is about trying new things, but you don't have to wait until you get to college to go out and explore. Try it now!! You'll probably see me around in my bright yellow t-shirt!! Don't be afraid to ask me anything!!
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Philadelphia City!
Well then, I'm a little late reporting on my weekend but classes are getting hectic. We're in our 5th week already, which means we're halfway through. This weekend was relaxing though, and I've discovered more of Phildelphia than I thought there ever was.
So my boyfriend came to visit and he brought his credit card! Instead of staying on campus and playing Monopoly in my room, he decided to take me around Phildelphia, for his exploration and mine. On Friday we navigated Center City and South Street, and boy was there a lot to see. He took me to dinner at Applebees on 15th Street. There was a comedy show going on, which was actually pretty good. The comedian had fresh, new material (thank goodness!! You get tired of hearing the same things all the time). After that we went to a party at this club on South Street and the decor was amazing! The D.J. was a native New Yorker (yay New York...Go Giants!!!) so you know the music was banging.
Saturday he treated me and my friends to a ladies day out. We got pampered at the nail salon and went shopping. I found an entirely new shopping area in West Philadelphia where I brought a lot of cute stuff. I spent more money than I thought I would ever have. I mean, what woman doesn't love shopping?? After shopping, we came back to my dorm and ate Chinese and decided to catch a movie at The Bridge (a movie theater) on 40th and Walnut (you can actually walk there from campus). We saw "The Eye" which I thought was spectacular (and I must admit I did jump a couple of times). The plot was great, not like other horror movies that have no kind of storyline, this was like a horrific drama! I was wrapped up in the screen!!
So, my boyfriend left on Sunday and we enjoyed the best weekend we've had in a long time. When you come to Philadelphia, again I tell you, there's so much to do. Movies, shopping, pampering, and the greatest college ever. Does it get much better than that??
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
So my boyfriend came to visit and he brought his credit card! Instead of staying on campus and playing Monopoly in my room, he decided to take me around Phildelphia, for his exploration and mine. On Friday we navigated Center City and South Street, and boy was there a lot to see. He took me to dinner at Applebees on 15th Street. There was a comedy show going on, which was actually pretty good. The comedian had fresh, new material (thank goodness!! You get tired of hearing the same things all the time). After that we went to a party at this club on South Street and the decor was amazing! The D.J. was a native New Yorker (yay New York...Go Giants!!!) so you know the music was banging.
Saturday he treated me and my friends to a ladies day out. We got pampered at the nail salon and went shopping. I found an entirely new shopping area in West Philadelphia where I brought a lot of cute stuff. I spent more money than I thought I would ever have. I mean, what woman doesn't love shopping?? After shopping, we came back to my dorm and ate Chinese and decided to catch a movie at The Bridge (a movie theater) on 40th and Walnut (you can actually walk there from campus). We saw "The Eye" which I thought was spectacular (and I must admit I did jump a couple of times). The plot was great, not like other horror movies that have no kind of storyline, this was like a horrific drama! I was wrapped up in the screen!!
So, my boyfriend left on Sunday and we enjoyed the best weekend we've had in a long time. When you come to Philadelphia, again I tell you, there's so much to do. Movies, shopping, pampering, and the greatest college ever. Does it get much better than that??
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Women Have Power
Okay, so last night was my second overnight in a two week period and here I am telling you about it. So my overnights name was Amanda Charles and I simply adored her. She was the cutest thing ever. We just clicked! She clicked with my roomate and everything. I showed her around campus, and then we went to Bubble House for bubble tea (of course) and then kind of hung around my dorm. Great stuff. (I'm telling you, overnights are the best).
Also last night I went to this Women and Leadership progam. It basically talked about how women have to adjust to fit into a male dominated world. I learned so much from it. The two speakers gave us seven tips of successful women, so I'm going to share them with you.
1. Get A Mentor
2. Make Yourself Visible
3. Take Every Oppurtunity To Toot Your Own Horn (Although don't over do it, no one likes a snob)
4. Learn Good Communication Skills
5. Learn To Balance Work And Home (Home doesn't have to mean a husband and kids, it can be babysitting and soccer practice, or it can be house chores and movies with your friends)
6. Take SMART Risks (Don't do anything that will put anyone or anything in harms way)
7. Understand The Politics (Know what's going on around you)
Well, there you have it, seven tips to help you become the greatest woman in the world. Network, put yourself out there, it'll take you so far. Which is one of the great things about co-op because it gives you a chance to learn how to work in the business world and to "understand the politics". It was so insightful. So I'm challenging you young ladies, and even the bashful young men, to break molds, and become greatness. (You can start by coming to Drexel).
I loved the women's seminar. Another great event on campus. A few more things I plan on going to is a fashion show, a dinner in honor of Bob Marley, and I'm even going to see Meet The Spartans tomorrow night (me and my girls are having a ladies night out in Philadelphia). Whelp, I have to tests tomorrow that I need to study for, I love you all, and get those applications in. The sooner you get them in, the sooner you can come and join the fun.
(Here is a books you can read if you want to learn more about tips and successful women...)(click here)
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Also last night I went to this Women and Leadership progam. It basically talked about how women have to adjust to fit into a male dominated world. I learned so much from it. The two speakers gave us seven tips of successful women, so I'm going to share them with you.
1. Get A Mentor
2. Make Yourself Visible
3. Take Every Oppurtunity To Toot Your Own Horn (Although don't over do it, no one likes a snob)
4. Learn Good Communication Skills
5. Learn To Balance Work And Home (Home doesn't have to mean a husband and kids, it can be babysitting and soccer practice, or it can be house chores and movies with your friends)
6. Take SMART Risks (Don't do anything that will put anyone or anything in harms way)
7. Understand The Politics (Know what's going on around you)
Well, there you have it, seven tips to help you become the greatest woman in the world. Network, put yourself out there, it'll take you so far. Which is one of the great things about co-op because it gives you a chance to learn how to work in the business world and to "understand the politics". It was so insightful. So I'm challenging you young ladies, and even the bashful young men, to break molds, and become greatness. (You can start by coming to Drexel).
I loved the women's seminar. Another great event on campus. A few more things I plan on going to is a fashion show, a dinner in honor of Bob Marley, and I'm even going to see Meet The Spartans tomorrow night (me and my girls are having a ladies night out in Philadelphia). Whelp, I have to tests tomorrow that I need to study for, I love you all, and get those applications in. The sooner you get them in, the sooner you can come and join the fun.
(Here is a books you can read if you want to learn more about tips and successful women...)(click here)
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Twist of Fate
So tonight I was a bit disappointed, yet I still ended up having the best night ever! I did go to the play like I promised but I didn't actually get in. They can only take ten cultural passports a night, and then everyone else has to pay. So me and my friends got turned away. That didn't let us down though! Drexel always has something to do! So to cheer us up, my R.A. had a hot chocolate party for the entire floor. She even brought whipped cream. The girls on the floor sat around and chatted about classes and tests, it was great! That made up for everything.
I also had an overnight last night. We went to the basketball game against William and Mary and it was so intense. Drexel was amazing. We lost by one point in overtime! One point! I almost fell out of the stands. I also took my overnight to the bubble house for bubble tea (tea with tapioka balls at the bottom.) I don't really like tapioka, so I got pineapple instead. Overall the overnight was great, so once you apply to Drexel and get accepted, apply for an overnight. Maybe you'll get me, and we'll have so much fun!!
So now, I'm hanging with my friends. We're probably going to go hang out in Center City tonight, maybe we can catch the shopping area before it closes. (If you don't come to Drexel for anything else, come for the shopping!! King of Prussia will have you going crazy!!)
I'm ghost. Love you all....
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
I also had an overnight last night. We went to the basketball game against William and Mary and it was so intense. Drexel was amazing. We lost by one point in overtime! One point! I almost fell out of the stands. I also took my overnight to the bubble house for bubble tea (tea with tapioka balls at the bottom.) I don't really like tapioka, so I got pineapple instead. Overall the overnight was great, so once you apply to Drexel and get accepted, apply for an overnight. Maybe you'll get me, and we'll have so much fun!!
So now, I'm hanging with my friends. We're probably going to go hang out in Center City tonight, maybe we can catch the shopping area before it closes. (If you don't come to Drexel for anything else, come for the shopping!! King of Prussia will have you going crazy!!)
I'm ghost. Love you all....
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Educational Fun?
Welcome welcome welcome. So I just got finished writing two reaction papers. One for history, the other one was for sociology. It took me three hours to write two one page papers. That's probably because I was watching the history channel. Me being the history major I am, the history channel is my life. We're learning about the black plague. It's pretty gross, but of course the guys in my class think it's cute.
A cool thing though is that we're having a history dance show at Mandell Theater (our own little Broadway on campus). It's next Thursday and I'm hype. If you have facebook, you can check this out (click here). It's great because since their dancing through time, I get to indulge in my passion for history without sitting in lecture. Yay Drexel!
They're also having a muppet show, but that's off campus. It's only $15.00 dollars with a undergrad. I.D. Can you say sale? I'm going to be all over the place. And it's good clean fun. So I get to act out with my friends while watching "educational" theater productions (they don't feel educational because they're so fun!).
I'm ghost (gone). I have work in the morning (yay work study!!). Catch you lovely people later.
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
A cool thing though is that we're having a history dance show at Mandell Theater (our own little Broadway on campus). It's next Thursday and I'm hype. If you have facebook, you can check this out (click here). It's great because since their dancing through time, I get to indulge in my passion for history without sitting in lecture. Yay Drexel!
They're also having a muppet show, but that's off campus. It's only $15.00 dollars with a undergrad. I.D. Can you say sale? I'm going to be all over the place. And it's good clean fun. So I get to act out with my friends while watching "educational" theater productions (they don't feel educational because they're so fun!).
I'm ghost (gone). I have work in the morning (yay work study!!). Catch you lovely people later.
Shanowya (Greatness Personified)
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