October in Ithaca

I am glad to say that I was recruited as a blogger for the CIAS Honors program here at RIT. While this might sound like sacrelig, I see this as an opportunity to add to my fortè. Check out my latest post.
http://honors.cias.rit.edu/october-in-ithaca/

Volleyball Proverbs

In the spirit of open-mindedness, I decided to try something new during this first semester of college, and so I joined an intramural volleyball team with my friends. Aside from casual pick-up games during lunch time in high-school, most of us are quite inexperienced on the court and are pretty mediocre at volleyball. But while we as individuals might be mediocre, together we are outstanding because we play off of each others strengths. And what is a team if not a group of zealous individuals with a common interest?

One of the many great things about being a part of a team is that you have the opportunity to grow as an individual, while those around you also grow and flesh out their foibles. One of the many lessons I learned tonight as we fought the Apocalypse (ironically, that was the name of the team we played) is the importance of being intentional. Either go for the ball or don't. Say what you mean, and mean what you say. If you yell, 'mine!' then you better go for that ball like its the only thing that matters.

New Horizons

As I wake up from a solid night of sleep in my new dorm room, a flood of thoughts sequentially enter my mind. I am reminded of how I went out on a limb by choosing RIT since I was unfamiliar with the school, the people, and the whole state of New York. And yet I am pleased to say that this is already beginning to feel like my home away from home. I have met many friendly people, and I feel that I can just totally be myself. I can't wait to plunge further into this new adventure. I plan on making memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Cheers to a new chapter of life. I am so blessed to have this opportunity to attend RIT.