Sorry I have not written in a bit, my job with the camp, and my internship have pretty much had my hands full!

Since the camp kicked off three weeks ago, we only have 2 weeks left and I am a bit bummed. I am only there three days a week because of my duties at the Living Room, and cannot believe how fast it has gone by! The camp ends August 6th, and the internship should be ending a few weeks later or so.

What I am really excited for is the August Academy at CUNY’s Graduate School for Journalism. The Academy is the perfect opportunity to come and see the school, and take classes there before you even apply. This years Academy takes place Aug 11th to the 13th and includes classes like food writing, and the art of the personal essay. Since I am a communications/journalism student, it is only fitting that I chose to attend a school designed only for journalism, and that whose faculty are current journalists in the field.

Needless to say, my summer has not been boring, nor has it been slow. Which is exactly how I like it.

Peace and Blessings for now!

K

Can you all believe we are almost in July?! The idea of how fast this summer is going kind of baffles me!

My summer ends a week early because on August 21st I am moving back into GCU. The Student Ambassadors have a retreat on the 26rh that is mandatory. We also move in that day, but because it is a Thursday,  I have to move in on a Saturday because Thursday is no good for my family to move me in.

Today was the Orientation for Operation Summer FUN 2010! We had a lot of returning volunteers, mixed in with some fresh faces! We have a total of 90 kids and campers coming at the moment, and about 30 volunteers. We are going to get some more kids in as the course of the camp goes on, and we hope to get a few more volunteers in. It is always good when you have a lot more pairs of eyes..especially when it comes to the younger kids!

In fact, we told the volunteers to have a lot of patience, and faith, and if they have the little kids, like the 5-7 year old babies, make sure you wear comfy shows because some of them like to run! All in all, we told them to have fun. but it is essentially a job.

This week is also the halfway mark for my internship! For Communications majors at GCU all of our internships require a 120 hours. I have 60 so I have another 60 to go!

Alright people, I’m heading to bed now!

Peace and Blessings,

K

Well I am a officially a senior, and must say it is kind of weird this being the last summer before I am a post grad!

Next summer, I will have a whole new set of problems to worry about!

I started my internship in late May, and so far so good. Again, it is not what I would have expected a music internship to be, but after talking to my adviser earlier today, I have a new take on things. Since my field is journalism, and I am used to the writing aspect of things, it is not a bad thing to be exposed to new skills, and ways of doing thing. If anything, I’ll gain some new skills in organizational communication, and see how things are done in that area.

On another note, the church I belong to, The Journey recently just started their new teaching series this past weekend called “God on Film.” Each summer, this 7-8 weeks series takes a look at some of the big summer blockbusters, and finds the Godly message in them. Out of all the movies we are looking at this summer, I cannot wait to hear the “Toy Story 3: Growing Through Transitions” and “Eclipse: Truth About Love” messages.

Everyone goes through transistions, and everyone falls in love, so being where I am in my life, I am/have gone through them all!

Well, I have to peace!

Till next time!

Krystal

Well since we are at the end of May almost, know what that means?

Its summer time! And school is out! After a long, and busy semester, I can finally take a break.

My last final of the year was May 17th, and I moved out that Saturday before that.  I decided to commute in that Monday to drop off my final, and to take care of some last minute items.

I ended off the semester strong with a 3.52 gpa (I got mainly A’s, more or less A minuses, but still A’s) and am now officially a senior!!! Whoo!

Speaking of seniors, the class of 2010 are now offically GCU alumna, and I am so proud of all the girls I met and became close with in that class. But now, it’s my turn next year!

I began my senior internship Maybe its last week at the Living Room, and must say, its cool, but not what I would have imagined. Perhaps it is because we did just start, and probably over the course of the summer we will pick up some more momentum.

The camp begins (Operation FUN) begins its summer program on July 6th, and I am very excited about that. Our winter program ends this coming Saturday, and we are ending off with a carnival. What a good way to kick off the summer!

Well kiddies, I have to get going!

Catch ya on the flip side!

-K

It has been a while since I have written last, and allow me to apologize! Once the semester gets going, sometimes you just get caught up!

It is so weird to know we are in April already! We just had our Easter break last week, and this week only had two days of class, so it was a fairly short week. Now, we are in the final stretch of the semester, and summer is around the corner! Yay!

So far, my semester has been full of surprises, blessings, challenges, victories and upsets. (Just like the real world!) But in all, it has all been a learning experience. My internship is going well over in our Office of Marketing and External affairs, and I am going to be so bummed when it ends! I have learned a lot, and know these skills will help me in the future, and the present.

Over break, I applied for about 8-10 internships for the summer. For the Communications major, we don’t have seminars, but rather we put what we garner in the classroom into practice by completing a major internship. In the past, students have worked for MTV, Vogue, radio stations, and even publishing companies. I applied for MTV as well as Time Out New York to name a few. It would be ideal to get one for the summer, that way, I can breeze through senior year.

Speaking of Senior year, my goodness how times flies! A few years ago I was in the same position as many of the underclassmen: excited, and not knowing what to expect from college. Now, about three years later I’m almost in the same boat, but now it is about the future: excited, scared, but positive all the way. It is odd how life works out!

Okie dokie folks!

That is all for now!

-K.

It has been such a long time since I had written anything! My schedule has been kind of crazy and busy this year!

So where do I begin? Well I am carrying 18 credits this year (including a three credit internship), and working two jobs on campus. I am also working really hard with my Lion’s Tale staffers, and editorial staff to ensure that each issue is just as good as the last, and to make sure that news is getting delivered in a timely fashion. I am also starting to look for an internship for the summer, so that way my senior year of college can be  a breeze.

The seniors now are applying to graduation, and I cant help but think that I will be in their shoes next yr! Its exciting and scary at the same time because I feel like i just came in yesterday, and now I am going to be a senior in a few short months! Ahhh!

The juniors, sophomores, and freshmen are just going through the semester, and taking everything we can in stride. The good thing is that we have Spring Break next week!

But unfortunately, I will be doing alot of work, and papers (must get those A’s)

till next time,

Krystal

Sorry I have not written anything in a while! The end of the semester gets really crazy with papers, exams, presentations, etc.
But fear not! Christmas break is here, and its time for rest! As I look back on the semester, I can honestly say it was one of the best ones I have ever had! I was surrounded by great friends, I am editor of the campus newspaper that is currently holding 14 awesome staffers, (and hopefully adding more)! And I have been give some cool opportunities not only academically but socially as well.

Now, as I head back to NYC for a month, it will be time to recoup, rest, and geat ready to come back strong in January. Next semester is already looking promising as the Lions Tale picks up meetings, and production in Jan/Feb, J Cru picks up in Feb, and my internship with the GCU alumna magazine takes off in Jan.

So on that note,

Have a great break and take care!

Catch ya on the flip-side!

Krystal

Well I must say it is way weird to write this, but we are almost in November! Know what that means? We are so close to the end of the semester!

This week is week 10, and there are about four more full weeks of school left. It is crazy! I still have so much to do in such a little bit of time!

GCU is having their Halloween Celebration tomorrow in the Casino from 5 to 7, and then the party “Blood on the Dance Floor” at 10 pm for the students. I am actually not going to the party because I am not into Halloween, but some of my friends are.

Instead, my other Court Cru ladies and myself are going up to Montclair state university for our monthly JCRU Campus Crusade for Christ Event. I went to the one in September and could not wait for this one. Then on Saturday, some of my friends and I are heading to Fright Fest at Six flags. I have never been, but I am ecited to go! As long as someone holds my hand during all the scary stuff, I should be good!

Then Sunday we welcome in November, and we are one step closer to ending out the school year!

Till next time,

Krystal

It is so beautiful, yet so tragic all at the same time.

It always seems to throw things at us when we do not expect it, and yet is so full of suprises it can make one’s head spin.

For example, I recently ran into two girls I had attended high school with in my neighborhood of East Flatbush, Brooklyn. One went to college in the Mid-West, and does not really care for it, but will finish up there. The other hit a rocky path for a time, and now seems to be on a much better path.

Interesting correct? And they happened when I was going to work, and coming from work.

Or another perfect example: I work at a camp, and our security guard for the summer was hit with a tragedy over the weekend. He was hit with the unfortunate loss of a loved one. His brother had his life slip away on a Summer afternoon on a Brooklyn street due to a cold act of violence. Quite difficult to fanthom? Surely. Unexpected? You got it. Shocking? Yes and no. Yes because his life was cut short by another human being. And no becasue death is indeed a part of life.

The lesson to be learned here kiddies is that life is short and unpredicable. Meaning then, life should be lived everyday like it is the last day, and should not be taken for granted. Often times we do not do what we wish becasue we have a case of the “Someday syndrome,” basically putting things off because we think we have tomorrow. So how about we not live like “someday” and start living for today.

I do not mean to sound preachy here, but it is the truth. And the truth is indeed stranger then fiction, and can sometimes sting.

Till next time

Krystal

It just seems like  yesterday I packed up my dorm room and came home for the summer, and in alittle over a month I’ll be heading back!

On that note, I hope everyone had a good July 4th weekend, and that it was how it was meant to be: Fun and spent with people that are close to you!

I started my job as a camp counselor yesterday, and so far it is going well. This is my 5th year working with Catholic Charities Operation FUN programs for the mentally disabled, and it seems like it gets more enjoyable each time.  This year, I have most of the same kids I had last year and a few new faces, which always makes for an enjoyable summer.

There are some new faces on staff as well, especially since we combined with SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program) which provides jobs for young people aged 14-24.  So it is a Catholic Charities/SYEP collaboration this summer. 

Everyone  basically has their set schedule of trips already, and for my group, trips include South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Promenade, the Coney Island Boardwalk, and Bowling. Tomorrow is the Promenade and I am excited for this first trip in the first week of camp.

For the next six weeks, this is what I’ll be doing, and I enjoy it!

Till Next time kiddies!

Krystal.