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)

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)

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)

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)