Eight months ago I made the trip with my dad to Bridgewater. The car was packed with boxes and bags of things that I needed to take with me to school. It was the first time that I was going to leave home for such a long period of time. I was leaving to go to college and admittedly was a bit nervous, but I had no idea just what was in store for me
College Life
Living at college was the first time I have been on my own and away from my family. It helped me to grow up and mature so much in just a short time. One of students favorite parts about college is the freedom that comes along with it. You can choose when and where you will eat, sleep or what you will do at any hour of the day (or night). However with freedom comes responsibility. A student is responsible for themselves here at school, and if you do not have good time manage you’re chances of falling behind increase. At school you must know how to balance work and play, if you spend all of your time having fun and ignoring your school work then you may be in for a reality check rather fast. College is a time for students to be free but make sure you keep in mine your responsibilities as a student.
After I look back on a year of college I have to say I was impressed with all the opportunities that were available here at Bridgewater State. I was able to join the RCCBlog team and so far that has been an amazing experience that has helped me improve as a writer which directly improved my grade in English. I aslo was able to make many new friends here, and form Intramural teams with them. I participated in flag football and basketball leagues and made many memories along the way. Also, my time here in school has helped me get a better idea on what I want to do in life. I am currently studying to be a Criminal Justice major, and I am so glad I chose Bridgewater State University.
It’s that time of year again. The weather is warming up and classes are winding down. Our natural instinct as humans may be to take it easy and enjoy ourselves as summer gets closer and closer, but it is essential for students to stay on tract. These last few weeks could be pivotal when it comes to a high grade (or one you’re not so proud of…).
Stay on Track
With such little time left in the semester, students often tend to not worry as much about their classes as they did at the beginning (myself included). Unfortunately, the final weeks also usually mean all your papers and projects and tests are coming, and if that’s the case, you can’t afford to slack off. Even if you are doing really well in a clas,s it would be foolish to let some last semester slacking cost you your shot at Dean’s List.
Registration
Registration is an animal of its own. The scurry for class openings and pre-requisites begin, and if you don’t give it your all you will fall behind and possible miss something you need. The first thing you need to do is make sure you meet with your advisor. I’m sure the upper classmen know this but for Freshmen it can be confusing. It’s not like registering for this spring’s classes, you are no longer guided through every step and are expected to do it on your own. You must meet with your advisor before you can register for classes. Registration begins April 17th so time is running out. Sit down, plan your schedule out along with a few back up plans and be prepared for the madness that is registration week.
Basically what I’m telling you guys is I know the weather is nice, and I know how it can be hard to stay focused with only a few weeks left. I am just as excited to start my break but focus on school for just a little longer and you shouldn’t run into any unnecessary problems. Focus on your schedule, get your papers done, study for finals and then ENJOY SUMMER!
When this season started, a lot of fans and media analysts agreed that the Boston Celtics were in for a rough year. Over the first couple months, the team did nothing but prove these naysayers right. At the trading deadline in February, the C’s seemed destined for an early exit from the playoffs… if they could even get there. Sitting at 23-19, barely clinging onto a playoff spot and behind the Philadelphia 76ers in the division, Boston looked like a team without energy, desire, or even talent. That was the old team.
New Life
Did you know that 18 wins is the most wins by any team in the NBA since the all-star break? Are you even more surprised when I tell you it’s the Boston Celtics who made this winning streak?
After the April 10 win over the Miami Heat, the green team has gone an unbelievable 18-7 in the last two months and seem to be getting it together at just the right moment. On April 1st, the Miami Heat came into Boston expecting to win- perhaps overlooking this Celtics squad. It’s safe to say they were shocked when the game ended and the scoreboard read 91-72 . Boston wins.
Some experts discounted the win because we were at home, or because the Heat were playing back-to-back nights and caught off guard (yeah, okay…). However, all of that talk was dismissed last night when the Celtics traveled into Miami to play a team they had just blown out. The Heat were ready. It didn’t matter. The Celtics took charge and behind Kevin Garnett (who is secretly having his best season since ’08) beat the Heat 115-107.
TheBoston Celtics have looked incredibly different over the past two months and realistically could make some noise in the postseason. They are healthy and peaking at just the right part of the year. With some luck, and better defense this team just may have a shot after all. Who woulda thunk it?
Are you surprised by the way the Celtics have been playing recently? Could you see one last title run happening with this team?
