The end to another great week

Here we are at the last week in January. On month down and about four more to go. And one and a few weeks till spring break. I am looking forward to spring break but only to go home and see my family. I'm not at the point were I want to go to some tropical climate every spring break. I'm waiting for a big trip at the end of my four year: Senegal, Africa.

I started back to my work study job this week. I now will be working on Tuesdays and Fridays. I love work and my boss. The only thing that is complex about working and going to class and finding time for homework is having that extra time to do as I please. I love Yoga and the student center here offers free classes. The problem is that the classes are on Tuesdays at 5, which is right before my night class. I would try to still go but Yoga runs at least a full hour and I don't want to rush or be late to my class. Sometimes it's about sacrifice and time management.

For my weekends I have already come up with a system. My weekends are a little different this semester. Last term my classes only went till Thursday, so my weekend started early. Now that I have a Friday class my weekend starts at regular time. Once out of class I give myself that day and sometimes night (after work of course) to wined  down and maybe go out. Starting Saturday morning I get straight to homework staring with whatever is due Monday morning. I work at this pace so that I can get both my two classes on Monday homework out the way then  a least my two morning Tuesday classes out the way. This gives me more time during the week to relax and focus on other things instead of worrying about doing my homework the night before class.

Well the system works. Today I am working on Tuesday's homework and I have a lot so I should go.

Peace, Love and Homework  

The end of the first week

Good morning my fellow students. This beautiful Sunday marks the completion of my first week back to school. I must say that already my spring semester is shaping up to be wonderful. Even though I am now taking 18 credits my schedule is pretty much the same as last semester.The only thing new is my night class and Friday morning class. I think i'm going to enjoy each and every class, teacher and my classmates.

This weekend I did not go out much but I did let loose one night. A little celebration is always fine if you do not over do it. My motto is that if my homework is done I can do anything. It's important to work first then play. I'm always thinking ahead so I try to get as much work done as possible in order of due dates.

MY ADVICE: Always do your homework in the order of your class schedule. You don't want to be doing your Friday once a week class homework before the homework that is due on Monday. This of course does  not apply to longer assignments that may need more time.

I wish you all the best of luck. Make your college experience custom, it's all about you and your success.


Peace &heart; and Cafe  food 

Right in the middle of week 1

Welcome my fellow students to a new year and semester. I look forward to sharing my college experience and in return getting feedback and comments from my readers.

Let me re-introduce myself. I'm Ciera J Onley or CJ. I am a first year student at Point Park University and this is my second semester. I am beyond excited for my classes and all my new duties this year. I will be taking some very interesting classes this term. I start taking my minor requirement classes, which is global cultural studies in addition to my journalism major. Also, I am taking a French class which I haven't done since high school but I have high hopes. Along with these classes I have extra activities to look forward to. Last semester I was elected as black student union's sectary which means I get to put my note taking skills to good use. Also, I am participating in the ELS programs by taking on a conversation partner. I truly enjoy talking with and befriending people from different backgrounds. Lastly I will continue to work as an office assistant in the honors program office. Just call me a busy bee.However I do plan to update this blog regularly. I hope to have a new entry at least once a week.

Wishing you all a great spring term
 Peace ♥ and textbooks


  

You Snooze, You Lose

I have one piece of advice for not only the college student, but to any one who has some where to be; do not (I repeat do not) become friends with the snooze button. Maybe your bed is extra comfy or maybe you just  stayed up late and you can't get out of bed, whatever the case may be do not hit the snooze button like its the answer button on a game show. There is no other way to say this, just get up. I know you rather not leave your furry robot blanket and body pillow but the world is not waiting.

 There is no remedy to stop oversleeping but there are certain steps we should take to prevent it from happening. First, if you have a class you should set an alarm. It doesn't matter if you think you can get up on your own. We are not robots, so set your alarm and make sure its a reasonable time. If it takes you an hour to get dressed don't set your alarm 15 minutes before you have to be somewhere.What should you do when that alarm goes off? You guessed right, get up.

If you follow those steps you should be fine. However there are days when the sleep fairy gets the best of us.
I believe that being late is better than not showing up at all. You may disagree but consider this, missing ten minutes of class versus missing an entire lecture. Which sounds better to you?

It is all up to personal decisions.If you try hard to make the best choices than you should be fine.

Peace ♥ and alarm clocks

In between homesick and just sick

Living in such close proximity to others, common illnesses are bound to be passed on. Think about it; if your whole dorm floor is sick or your roommates are sick your going to get sick.

So here I am sick as a dog. It is a combination of the common cold and body aches. I canceled out the flu because I had that vacination before I came to school. I have always been the misberable type when I am sick. I don't want to do much or go any were. However, I have never let the way I feel interfer with my school work. This is majorly important in college. Students get sick all the time and teachers get sick all the time. There is  no room for pity in school. Now, I'm not saying walk around like your pefectly fine when in fact your not. I'm advising you to keep the work ethic up. You can't think your professor is going to understand that you did not turn in your essay becasue you didn't feel well. Although, some teachers my take sickness into consideration (possibly with a doctors note), most will not. Simply put, a cold is just a cold and the work (or the world) does not stop for you.

On another note, I think I might be home sick. No dramicllly, were I call home every day or wish I could leave. Just to the point of missing some people back at home. I miss my grandmother the most because she has been my best friend my whole life. There is no food here to remind me of the aromas in her kitcken. I miss seeing the smiles of people that made me smile. The new season at my old dance centers are starting without me. I won't hear the young girls I used to student teach dance class calling me Ms. Ciera. Simple joys like going to my best friend's house around the corner are over now. I look forward to coming home to visit but it seems so far away. Still, I am happy to experience college like this. I will gain a better understanding of myself being away from everyone I've ever known. I want to travel the world some day. How can I possibly go to India and Africa if I can't deal with being six hours away from home. Being away from family and friends for a good amount of time is not for everyone. I plan to use this time in college to my benefit. The hope is that I become a more rounded person. After all, everyone has room to grow.

Best of luck to my fellow students
♥

Living with others

In my opinion the number one rule of living with roommates is to be considerate. Always be aware of the fact that you are living with other people. Little things you used to do at home (like waiting a whole week to make your bed) you should not do in a dorm room. It's as simple as applying the things we learned in kinder garden. When you made a mess at lunch time, you were told to clean it up. This simple routine doesn't stop because you have no one telling you to do it. You wouldn't act out at nap time, so why wouldn't you be quite when someone else is sleeping.

Just my vent for the day.

Dear Pittsburgh

Let me start by introducing myself. Hello, my name is Ciera but you can call me CJ. I'm originally from the city of Philadelphia, but college has brought me here. Although I'm used to a faster pace and bigger city life, I must say I'm impressed. Your downtown area where my school is located is just as brimming as my own streets. The lights atop the tall buildings never lose there shine. I must admit I'm falling in love with you. Your hills are Godly from the top of the incline. Once at the top I can't help but look out. To see the city from that angle, view the bridges and just take it all in is amzaing. It's almost to much to stare at. Blinded by your beauty I smile at the sun. The best part is this is only the begining. I have yet to see your snowy hills or even the rain pour down. For the next four years I am yours to keep.

Never stop showing your grace
Sincerly, CJ