I love Owls and I rep it hard!

What's happened since we last spoke:

1. I went on my first high school visit. Another counselor ran the visit, but I added my info here and there.
2. I went to Articulation (guidance and admission counselors meet and get information) at BGSU. It was interesting to hear representatives talk about private and public colleges.
3. I went to my first college fair with a counselor and another one by myself. I honestly thought I would be more nervous on the road with these visits, but so far I've been fine. I guess Public Speaking with Linda Davis really paid off. Blue is for you! The college fair by myself went fabulous. I had lots of students asking about Otterbein. And we all know what that means, more PNMs (potential new members)! YAY!

Okay, yes. I do have an unhealthy obsession with finding new members for owls. But can you blame me? It's probably the most fun I've ever continuously had! Obviously I love Sigma Alpha Tau and owls, but mainly I want to throw out to GO GREEK! I love Owls and I rep it hard! But Greek Life is honesly one of the best things you can do to easily get involved on campus. It's a great way to meet new people, network, do community service, and receive scholarships. Okay, well that's my schpeel. But really GOOOO GREEEEK! DO IT!

So back to my life and the real world. Well, speak of The Real World...the season finale was on last night...ugh. I wish it was on continuously because I love it, love it, love it. And I really really really really really want to be on it. Like really bad. It would probably help if I made a submission tape. : )

Okay...real life. Well, I'm living the admission field. It has been pretty amazing helping students. It's the first time in my life I feel like I could make a career out of this and feel like I'm legitimately helping others. Best feeling in the world. I could do without the driving and early mornings, but that's nothing compared to the end result. Also, I'm missing my owl girls. I hate missing meetings, but I'll be at the next two...no worries. I am just trying to be a sponge and absorb any and all knowledge about the admission process.

:Currently loving life

Otterbein University--Wow, that's weird to say.

So it's about 4 days before classes start here at Otterbein University. Wow, that's weird to say. I can't get use to saying that. I guess it will come with time.

I'm still working at the admission office and then next week I start traveling. I'm so so so excited. I am kinda sad though that I won't be taking classes with everyone else. I have an internship class, but that doesn't really count being only 2 credit hours. I probably won't be writing as much because I will be on the road quite a bit.

Freshmen move in tomorrow, which is super exciting!! YAY!!! I'm just really exciting to see more people on campus. It can get pretty boring over the summer. Today at my internship we met with Sarah Fatherly to talk about the new INST programs. OMG--so jealous! The classes are going to be awesome!

I'm now watching Hellcats. I'm about ten minutes into the pilot and LOVING it! It's about college and cheerleading. Two things I love!

So I spent all of Labor Day crafting--my new found obsession. I did fifteen kinds of crazy shenanigans all over the owl house. Pictures coming soon : ) I've also decided I need my sewing machine here. I would get so much use out of it and I CANNOT wait : )) Yay!!

Alright it's nighty night for this hooter. Moving in freshman tomorrow during work and then Zach is coming over to help me move random things out of the basement.

Love & Hoots!

I think I might have found my niche.

Long time, no talk.

So I'm finally doing better when it comes to my teeth. I'm still in a little bit of pain, but nothing compared to what it could be so I'm not complaining.

As most of you know, or SHOULD know today is the first OSU game of the season against Marshall. My dad is coming up for the game and we're trying to find tickets or he's found tickets already or something like that. Basically we're trying to go to the game and if we don't make it, we're hitting up a local bar for the duration. I'm so pumped just for football season to be here, which means it's about fall time! My favorite time of year!!!

I'm on my second week working at the admission office as the intern and LOVING it! It's the first job I've ever had that I thoroghly enjoy every aspect of my work (well so far that is). Actually, there is one thing about it giving me a headache. I'm having to confirm my travel schedule. I'll be traveling to high schools and attending college fairs across Ohio and even some in Indiana.

The other intern, Danielle, has been working on her travel schedule and apparently it was a breeze for her. I was not so lucky. Schools only can do visits on certain days or certain times or not at all. And the best, is truly when schools ignore your communication with them. It's really not that bad, just frustrating and the planner in me really just wants it all to be taken care of.

I hit the road in a week and a half. I'm pretty excited about that. I'll be traveling with the new admission counselor, Paul to Northwest Ohio. This will be a great way for me to get a feel for how these things operate.

This week and last, I've been doing some mock college fairs and admission conferences. It is extremely helpful to go through the motions. I feel very comfortable and will probably get to do one with prospective students within the week.

I am truly loving this experience and cannot wait to help students. I think I might have found my niche. Finally : )

Love & Hoots