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The Nationals 2007-12-10 08:56:44 On Sunday, I went to the National Horse Show in Wellington. I have been a rider almost all of my life, except when I came to the US, as it was too expensive here. I rode for the South African Team and spent every weekend at horse shows, and most afternoons training. It was so odd going to the horse show this weekend and being on the ground! I half wanted to put on my jods and steal a ride!
Well, I dragged my poor boyfriend there, who says going to horse shows is like watching paint dry! Anyhow, he endured it, and luckily we ended up sitting next to another South African Family. The show was amazing. It’s incredible to think of the amount of money that goes into that sport. I think most of it gets consumed by traveling costs, vet costs, and general fees! My dad always used to say you should never invest in something that eats while you sleep.
I went to watch the Finals, which was an international event. It was incredible.
Spring Break 2008-03-10 17:14:54 I just got back from SpringBreak
. I had such a wonderful time. A college peer, Laura, convinced me to go to Langerado with her. I had never even heard of anything like Langerado before, however, after much persuasion I bought my ticket and packed my bag! For those of you who are as clueless [...]
The last day of Grad classes Spring I 2008-02-29 10:06:45 Yesterday was the last day of my two grad classes for Spring
I: Methods for Communication Research and Topics in Mass Communication (the study of the communication of social movements). I have to admit that at first I was a little anxious as to whether or not I was going to enjoy studying the science [...]
Sick and Finals 2008-02-26 08:28:10 For the last two day I have been sick in bed. I am so nauseous! Additionally, just my luck, I get food poisoning over my finals week. I have finished one of my finals, which is due tonight, and the other I am yet to finish… which is due Thursday. It’s a 10 page paper, [...]
Doris Kearns Goodwin 2008-02-26 08:23:59 This is the photo of Doris
Kearns Goodwin and myself, after I interviewed her at the Dively Frontiers Lecture.
Campus Security 2008-02-20 09:15:26 I was just reading on the Lynn University Portal an alert from security alerting students of a robbery that took place a few blocks from our campus. No Lynn students were involved, and it was a petty crime, however security still alerted students of the crime, telling them to be aware of their surroundings, and [...] Read more:Campus
Exhausted 2008-02-19 08:23:45 So, this weekend was a lazy weekend. My boyfriend is recovering from the flu, so we watched kids movies like ‘monster house’ and I made brownies (which we consumed both for breakfast and brunch!). On Sunday we decided our balcony needed some more greenery… so we bought a bunch of flower pots and a selection [...]
Doris Kearns Goodwin 2008-02-11 14:47:05 So, on Thursday late afternoon I received a phone call from Jena (The Grad Assistant who previously held the position in the Marketing Department, and also the producer of many of my projects). Jena is now working in the College of International Communication. She asked whether I knew who was doing the interview for Doris
[...]
The I’m Lynn Contest 2008-02-06 08:51:42 I’m loving my job as Graduate Assistant in the Marketing Department. It truly gives me the opportunity to use all the skills that I have learnt over the last 3.5 years of my undergrad. One of the events I am arranging is the “I’m Lynn” contest. The contest is such a wonderful opportunity for a [...] Read more:Contest
A first time for everything 2008-01-30 20:05:06 Even though I have been in the USA for 3 and a half years, there are still many things I haven’t yet done here. Like, I’ve never had Kentucky Fried Chicken (not that I want to), nor have I had a funnel cake, root beer, or biscuits and gravy. Until today, I had never tried [...]
Senior Salute 2008-03-12 12:14:05 I’ve come down with a cold! I suppose it was all the cold weather from Langerado that did it to me! Anyhow, I am trying to rest as much as possible, but Murphy’s Law, I get ill over the most inconvenient of times. I had to force myself to class last night: my mind was [...] Read more:Salute
Speechless 2008-03-18 21:56:36 Well, I’m speechless. No, seriously, for the last two days I have been completely without a voice!
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be unable to speak? I have begun to realize how vital one’s voice is for everyday activities.
The worst is when the phone rings, I pick it up [...] Read more:Speechless
Star Spangled Banner 2008-03-17 09:53:10 I was doing my usual snoop around the very addictive Youtube and found this great video of a Lynn University Baseball player performing the national anthem at Conference Championship Finals for Basketball at Lynn.
I was very impressed! I think it’s wonderful that there is such immense support between the different teams at Lynn.
[kml_flashembed movie="" width="425" [...] Read more:Banner
South African Video 2008-03-23 13:16:18 In South
Africa there is a national game reserve called The Kruger National Park. I have spoken about it in one of my earlier posts. In my opinion, The Kruger always promises to be an amazing holiday, as you get to see animals in the wild. They are untamed, and are left to fend for [...] Read more:African
The Associated Press 2008-03-27 13:41:28 Last year, round about this time, I entered into a competition for young broadcasters and journalists by the Associated Press
Florida. I put together a series of interviews and features I had produced in the past. I sent the application to the Miami Associated Press, not really expecting to win. However, a few days later [...]
Visiting Lynn 101 2008-03-30 15:26:13 Prior to becoming a Grad Assist, I worked in the Office of Admissions for a good 2-3 years as a campus tour guide.
I believe that first impressions really do count. I loved giving the tours, as it was an opportunity for me to play a part in prospective students decisions. I still remember my tour [...]
“I’m Lynn” Media Contest 2008-04-06 19:33:26 It is just a few more days until the deadline for the “I’m Lynn” Media Contest
. So far we have had two entries, however, I know of six more people who will be entering their projects, and that is not including the classes that have been assigned the contest and their class project! I’m so [...]
Life after Grad School 2008-04-12 10:00:52 One thing I have truly learnt is that as a graduate (or even senior graduating) student, you’re plans change quicker than you’ll realize. For example, I hadn’t always know I had wanted to do my masters, in fact I only realized I did about a month and a half before the end of my graduating [...] Read more:School
No title 2008-04-17 08:49:31 Undergoing MyBlogLog Verification
Summer Break 2008-04-23 11:39:12 One of my fellow bloggers wrote a post about the last minute rush before SummerBreak
and all the things one has to do.
I have four years worth of Summer Break experience, so I recommend that if you’re planning to be a college student, think ahead, read on, and learn from my mistakes:
1. Summer Vacation [...]
Lynn’s amazing talent 2008-04-21 21:54:11 The deadline for the “I’m Lynn” Video Contest has been reached, and the videos have been judged. Today at work, the Marketing Department gathered around to judge the contestant’s videos. We were all prepared, score boards and pens. All that was missing, as Debbie said, was the popcorn! Watching the videos was a lot of [...]
The Blog Squad 2008-04-29 09:32:51 When I first agreed to become a Lynn blogger, I never ever thought that one day I would be the administrator of the Blog Squad
, neither did I have any idea of how successful the blogs would be. Yesterday evening, the Blog Squad and two new bloggers we will be bringing on next semester and [...]
The iPulse goes live! 2008-05-05 13:37:41 The Lynn University’s student run newspaper is now online.
The iPulse is a daily paper on campus, it covers topics, such as faculty and student profile interviews, and many other interesting student-written articles.
Whether you are a prospective student, a parent, an alumni, or a current student, this site is well worth checking out. You will be [...]
The Graduate 2008-05-14 08:52:57 On Saturday at 6:30 AM I woke up and hurried around my room. It was the day, the day I have worked four long hard years to finally reach. As I put on my cap and gown, they didn’t make me look quite as pathetic as I had anticipated. The long black gown and the [...] Read more:Graduate
Graduation Speakers 2008-05-19 08:23:45 One aspect of the Graduation Ceremony that made it such a special and memorable occasion, was the words of advice and encouragement from our student commencement speakers, Taryn Hamil and Jena Zakany.
Taryn Hamil, who earned her degree in Business, addressed the undergraduate students, whilst Jena Zakany, a College of International Communication major put her masters [...]
Some words of wisdom 2008-05-22 09:17:32 At my graduation get together, my grandparents who were unable to fly to the USA for the ceremony sent an email congratulatory speech to be read to me after graduation. A similar poem was once quoted by Mother Teresa. The following words are words of advice from my Grandfather to me, and are words of [...]
Question: Where do you often go and party with friends? 2008-05-23 10:57:27 Answer:
Well, Lynn University is just a 5 minute drive from the beach. If you head South along the A1A (beach road) you will come to Deerfield Beach. There are plenty of beach front bars and restaurants. One of my favorites is JB’s on the Beach because you can literally step from the beach into a [...] Read more:Question
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