Midterm is Over?? (Part I)

Hey Everyone! Well, I have survived the first six weeks of fall classes at Elmira College. So here is a glimpse of all the things that have made up those weeks!

First, I moved in! Which may not sound like a daunting task, but after last year and the army of Orientation Leaders to help all of the freshmen move in, the numerous trips from the car to my room on the third floor made for a long morning.

Once the unpacking and organizing was done I made sure to visit all my friends. One of my favorite things about college is the anticipation of seeing all my friends after being away all summer. Unlike in high school, my friends are from all over the country which made visiting during the summer difficult but also made finally getting to see them all the more exciting. (Which might be why after a summer of getting hours and hours of sleep, my first night back I only got five hours…)

In contrast to the thrill of seeing my friends, I also knew that being back at Elmira meant demanding classes and early mornings.

This term I am taking five classes: Painting, Figure Drawing, Photography, and Art History, and the final class Plants and Peoples to fulfill my lab science requirement. These classes have claimed a monopoly on my time but it is worth it because I get to create art that I love.

In free time I have been going to events that happen on campus and the surrounding areas…

This year a record was set for Elmira College when Dr. Meier was awarded us a Mountain Day after one night of singing!

The following weekend, I celebrated my birthday by adventuring to Ithaca for Porchfest, a festival throughout various neighborhood where different local bands and musicians play from yards and porches to the crowds.

Also related to music, coming up on November 2nd OAR is coming to Elmira College to perform. It should be a fun concert to go to, especially because it isn’t often that I get to see big name performers in a small place like the Elmira gymnasium. I will be sure to include a review of the show here.

There’s a taste of my fall at EC, more will follow soon!