Apples to Euchre

Hello everyone,

Happy almost Friday, (break is right around the corner!)

I just wanted to share some pictures from Tuesday's event! It seemed like everyone had a good time playing games, some of us learned how to play Euchre, as well as eating some Domino's!

It was a lot of fun so we're thinking about doing another interactive mentor/commuter team up towards the end of the semester!  What would you like to see? Also what was your favorite game at the event? :)

Thanks for making these programs successful!

Kaylee

Who doesn't love pizza?

Hello everyone!

Our first event of Winter 2015 is quickly approaching and we don't want you to miss out on a great opportunity to enjoy some pizza and relax playing some games with fellow Honor students!

RSVP here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pizzacardsgames

The event is Tuesday February 10th (next Tuesday everyone!) from 4-6 p.m (head by after class!) in McKenny Hall! There will be signs pointing to the tower room so you know where we are at! There will be pizza and pop available to snack on as well as a big variety of games! From skills to luck, there will be something for everyone and I know you all enjoy pizza!

This event is just a couple days before Valentine's Day so if you feel this way:

Then you have even more reason to attend!


What is your favorite kind of pizza?! (Comment below :))

But in all seriousness, this will be a great time to unwind whether you are a mentor, a mentee, a commuter, a combination or none of the above!



We really hope to see you there!
Kaylee

Pizza, Cards & Games!

Hello commuters (and other Honor students reading the blog)!

I am excited to let everyone know that the first commuter program of the semester will be on 
           Tuesday, February 10th from 4-6 p.m in McKenny Tower Room!

This event is special because it is a collaboration between two programs in Honors, commuter and mentoring! It's a good and easy way for any of you who are in the mentoring program to have your required time with your mentor/mentee while having fun and eating pizza! Even if you are not in the mentoring program, you can find out more about it or just spend some time with fellow Honors students having friendly competition!

We will have pizza and pop available and a wide variety of games for everybody to play such as Clue, Sorry and Apples to Apples and card games such as Euchre, Uno, etc!

If you are interested, please RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pizzacardsgames

I hope to see you all there and in the mean time, let me know if you have any requests for this event!

Kaylee

New year, new me?

In case you didn’t know, it’s January (as if the snow wasn’t hint enough) and that means that it is the first month of a new year. With a new year comes the whole idea of the “new year, new me” philosophy that many adopt with new year resolutions!

Now many people have different views on the subject, as you can see from these memes the internet is not always a positive place for those who decide to try something new this year!

However, I personally think that these resolutions can be the first step to a new habit or a real change in your life. It has a lot to do with committing to something and not just doing it because you feel like you should or everyone else is. A lot of people have been wanting to make changes and this gives them one more reason to finally take the plunge. It doesn’t have to be drastic, it can even be something small!

For example, I’ve been wanting to start going to the gym on a regular basis and I know that is one of the stereotypical resolutions. The deals around this time of year and after the holidays full of eating, I finally got a membership. Now I know my life isn’t going to magically change over night and no I didn’t become a brand new person but with dedication it might change in some ways.

I’d be one to say that it’s never wrong to set goals, but be realistic and ready to commit so that way you don’t end up disappointing yourself. Make others involved with you to enjoy it more and reward yourself for planning ahead and sticking to it!

Here is to a good start to 2015 in all ways!

What are your thoughts about new years resolutions? Did you make any for 2015? Comment below!

P.S We will be sending out a survey for nontraditional student input as well as a collaborative event between the mentor program and the commuter program, keep your eyes open!

Hello winter semester!

I hope everyone had a nice and relaxing break! Post a comment about how your break was or what you did!

Monday  was the first day of classes and of course that means that Michigan would start it's wintery mix again! No snow over break where I live but of course the first day I have to make a commute, here it is! Christmas Eve was 50 degrees and now it is less than zero, but I still love Michigan!

I was still able to get to campus in only a hour and show up the first day of my classes since last winter semester I wasn't so lucky. How has your commute been going so far?

On a positive note, the Honors staff is working hard on planning some events for this semester like a lock-in and more coffee hours! Which means that the commuter program (with a focus on non-traditional students) will shortly be back in full swing. Keep checking the calendar as events get added: http://www.emich.edu/honors/honors_calendar/index.php

Enjoy your first week of classes and feel free to make suggestions about what our first commuter event should be this semester!

Kaylee


P.S Just remember that the snow, ice and cold could always be worse!

P.S.S This hasn't actually happened...

Right around the corner

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to send a big thank you to everyone who came to the "Commuter Series" event last night! I know the wind was brutal so thank you to you all that braved it to come play some Jeopardy and talk about resources! It's so nice to see people find things in common and get to know each other! That's what this is all about! (Shout out to Stephanie for winning Jeopardy!)

Feel free to stop in the office and check out our commuter map or pick up some of the information that was left regarding tobacco issues on campus! If you have any questions about this, please contact Emily VanWormer at evanwor1@emich.edu .

As the semester is wrapping up, I just want you all to start thinking about next semester! (Obviously focus on your finals and papers first :b) If there's anything you'd like to see happen with this initiative or any suggestions to make the program better, feel free to comment on here or contact me personally! (kbrow107@emich.edu)

Have a nice Thanksgiving break and good luck on all your finals!

Best,

Kaylee

P.S Here are some memes about finals for a little laugh! 

 

Commuter Series Event: Right before Turkey day!

It's that time of year again.

The end of the semester is coming and with that comes papers and tests and possibly some added stress!

What also comes is a nice little break called Thanksgiving Recess! (and hopefully no snow *fingers crossed*)

Before you spend some time with your family being thankful, spend some time with us learning more about what is available to you, to help you succeed! This won't just be your boring lecture but a discussion based around you and your experiences!

Join us on Monday, November 24th from 5-7 p.m at the Commuter Series! This event will take place in Starkweather Hall! There will be breakout games, snacks and another chance to win a prize!

If you would like to attend or add any suggestions, please fill out this survey:
 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9DGJSWF

More information is also in your email! Get the discussion going on the blog because this is all about YOU!

Hope to see you there!

Kaylee