Notes from Cody (05/17/06)

Hello readers, as usual, it’s been a long time!

Last time I posted I was within a few days of my big European vacation and now it’s long gone. It was a blast, during my stay I learned a lot about myself and the world. To make a long story short...Italy completely blew my mind! The people were great and their customs were amazing. Everyone was so laid back and friendly! I took a hundreds of pictures and have so many memories that I’m sure will stay with me my entire life. I've craved REAL Italian food and wine so bad ever since I stepped back onto American soil!


If you ever get a chance to travel abroad, do it! It’s scary to leave and it’s not cheap but trust me, it’s worth it! I visited Rome, Venice, Verona, Florence, Chinqa Terra, San Gimingminana, Piza and several other small towns. My trip has definatly made my decision that at some point in my education I'm studying aborad.

The picture to the right is a picture of myself with Juliette in Verona Italy. In our tour we were informed that the story of Romeo and Juliette might have originated here. Along with that statue there is a balcony that is very significant. And if you're wondernig why I am groping that statue it's because it's said that if you touch her breast you'll find true love and happiness. I wasn't the only one! Everyone was doing it! I swear! Anyways, enough about Italy, I'm starting to really miss it!

It's time to get to business!

I just can’t get over how time flies!

I’m sure if you’re in the class of ’06 you understand exactly what I’m saying!

Some of you are almost done with a HUGE chapter of your life and I’ve almost got a full year of college under my belt! And for those of you ending that chapter, don’t worry, college is amazing. I was so scared about life after high school but now that I’ve spent time in a university setting, I can’t see myself anywhere else.

Classes are going well despite missing the first 3 weeks. I’m taking History 151, Theatre 626 and University Chorus. I’m only half-time which helps but it’s still been a struggle to catch up but I’m managing. Unfortunately, due to being less than full time I’m unable to make the Dean’s list again but I’ll manage. It’s not the end of the world.

Well, I just felt like stopping in and updating a little!

Feel free to leave comments and such, I’d enjoy hearing from you!

Off to homework I go!
Cody

May Fun!

Every May, OSU-LIMA has a party in the coutryard. It's a two day event. This year it was held on May 2 and 3 (Tues and Wed). Due to rain, Tuesdays activities were moved to the gym. But Wednesday the weather was beautiful! I attended Wednesday's events. Dean, Tommy, and I participated in the radar pitch game. I found out that I can throw 48 mph. We then got 6 people together and took a picture on the big inflatable chair. The Pysch Club was sponsoring "Pie a Professor!" which was hilarious. In fact, the dean came out to get pied too! However, the most exciting event that I participated in was the TOILET RACES. Haha. My friends and I had a lot of fun racing our potties! (I won by the way...sorry Dean)

Classes, Scholarships, etc.

Well, my classes are going okay. I ended up dropping my English class during the 5th week for certain reasons. Turns out that it was probably better for me. I have more available options to complete my second level writing course in Columbus next year. My other classes are going great. I really love my volleyball class. It's great for stress! Haha.

Earlier in the year, I applied for the Human Ecology scholarships. Sunday, I was invited to attend the "Celebration of Excellence" banquet for the College of Human Ecology in Columbus. At the banquet, I ended up receiving a $1200 scholarship. That will definitely help me out next year.

The nice part about the banquet was that I was seated with some colleagues in my major, so I got to know some of the girls that I will be taking classes with for the next two years. The professor for my major also talked to me. It was really nice to meet and greet with all of them.

Besides getting a scholarship, I was also informed that I was nominated for membership into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). I'll be attending the induction ceremony in the fall.