First week recap

Hey everyone! This first week of school has been crazy, but a blast. All of the pre-college jitters are out of my stomach and I'm enjoying the whole realm of the college world. I was worried before school started that I wouldn't fit in, everyone would be in clicks, and being that I'm from way up in Vermont, I didn't think anyone would have much in common with me, but all my worries and anxieties came to an end quickly. My dorm is AMAZING! Our whole floor is made up of some of the nicest guys that you'll ever meet. We do everything together: chill in each others rooms, play football, even eat dinner as a group. I've found that as long as you make the effort to talk and get to know people, the social aspect of college will be cake. Homework on the other hand is a different story. Being that I'm a Biochemistry major, getting work done isn't as easy as making friends. A lot of time and devotion is spent trying to finish up assignments. I'm kind of jealous of my roommates being that their business majors (with little homework) and they're enjoying themselves while I'm learning states of matter, grinding out numbers, you know the whole bit. As you can tell I'm bit of a nerd. Along with meeting new friends and getting homework done, I've been searching for new clubs to join. Siena offers such a wide variety of them its tough to choose just one or two. I'm thinking of joining the Outdoors club since they plan to go white water rafting, hiking, and camping, all the things I love to do back home, as well as joining the Biology club. I was stoked to have made the hockey team this past week. I'm looking forward to a long season ahead! Well, I have to hit the books as we speak, so till next week. Keep it real.

-Josh-

heyyo..

So I can’t believe it’s the end of the second week. I am so busy; it feels like I never left in May..! This semester I am taking Cost Accounting, Taxation, Intermediate Accounting II, Operations Management, and Philosophy. I have tons of work for every class so time management is critical for me this semester. When I first started college I remember it took me a while to learn how to balance schoolwork, clubs, and friends. Anyways, in addition to all my classes I am actively involved with the business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi. I am the head of marketing/promo so the first few weeks are always crazy busy for me recruiting new pledges. There are so many opportunities to get involved on campus and I think its so important. Last week at the annual first Friday block party in the Quad we had a club fair where every club and organization on campus was represented and had a booth to talk to interested students. Between clubs & organizations, sports, volunteering, student senate, student events board, there are so many opportunities for getting involved!

AMC Picnic

As you may or may not know, I am a part of the Albany Medical Program here at Siena and today we had our annual picnic. It is a time where all students of the AMC program can gather for a meal, both students at Siena and at the Medical college.

As a junior, I am still getting used to the idea of last year's seniors being first year medical students. I miss seeing them around campus, (granted I still see them all the time because many of them choose to come back to Siena to study). I loved hearing about their first exam that they had at medical school. It is very reassuring that they are all doing so well. I'm so scared to start medical school, but excited as well. They won't let me forget that in two more years, that will be me.

We also got a chance to meet the freshmen in the program. They all seem really nice. Its certainly going to take some time for me to remember all their faces and names, but its a start. I can't wait to see how the semester turns out.

I'm so lucky to be in the AMC program here at Siena. It has given me a whole network of people who support me and can advise me. Even students who have graduated two years ago when I was a freshman still keep in touch. It really is like an alternate family.

Below is a picture from the banquet they held my freshman year.



-Indira

A Fun and Busy Week

So its already been over a week since I first arrived on campus September 1st. Its always great to see your friends again. I hardly can go outside without stopping to talk to somebody I know to catch up.

This year I'm living in Padua Hall. In my opinion its the nicest residence hall on campus. There's air conditioning, you get your own bathroom and, for those of us who are musically inclined, there is a grand piano in the lobby.

This semester I signed up for a hefty course load. I'm taking three political science courses: The U.S. Congress, Civil Liberties, and course on U.S policy regarding the War on Terror. I'm also taking two philosophy courses: Basic Logic and Philosophies of Love. Lastly, I'm taking macroeconomics. I've found all of the classes really interesting so far.

Aside from that we had the Club Fair last Friday. At the Club Fair most all of our clubs set up tables where incoming freshman and even some upperclassmen can sign up to be a part of the club. I was asked to sit at the Mock Trial club table and was excited to see so many people sign up. On top of that, today, we have the Volunteer Fair where students sign up with various organizations throughout the community to, you guessed it, volunteer. Volunteering is especially important to those of us in the honors program seeing how one of the requirements for completing the program are performing 100 hours of community service.

All in all its been a fun and busy week and I'm glad to be back in the swing of things.

Hello Everyone!

So, the first week of classes is already over!  I still can't even believe its sophomore year already...it's just crazy how fast time flies.  Anyway, the classes I'm taking this semester include: Survey of English Literature, Micro Economics, Spanish I, Acting I, and Religion and the Environment.  All of them seem to be pretty good, so I'm excited and hopeful for a good year! :o)

My friend Kevin came to visit this weekend, which was a lot of fun.  He is actually a student at Siena, but he's going abroad to Ireland.  He leaves the 18th, so it was really nice to see him before he left!  He will be missed A LOT though :o(  Ah whatever, more of a reason for me and all my friends to go to Ireland! :-P  

Speaking of going abroad, that is something I need to start seriously concentrating on.  I really want to go to England.  As of now, I have the grades, (and definitely the personality :-P)  so all I need is the "OK" to go!  Oh and I need to declare a major. BOO!  Ha-ha, oh well.  Coincidentally, my friend Liz is in England right now.  She is absolutely LOVING it!  Which is so awesome.  Ahhh I'm getting excited just thinking about it!

Alright kids, time for me to go and do some work, YAY! 

...not.  Ha-ha, talk to you later!

Hey there!

Hey there! My name is Michael DiSiena, so it only seems appropriate that I would go to Siena College. I am from the tiny city of Mechanicville, located several miles north of Siena. I’ve really enjoyed my experience here so far. I am a junior pursuing a degree in political science and philosophy and plan on attending law school upon my graduation here. I am a member of the college-wide Honors Program which offers a range of educational opportunities and regularly participate in the Siena Mock Trial Team. I hope my time spent describing what Siena is for me will be beneficial to you!

Welcome!

Welcome! As your personal Siena blogger, I fervently anticipate spending time with you on a weekly basis so we can discuss my life at Siena College. I promise to share it all; the good, the bad, and the ugly. My name is Patrick and I am a sophomore and member of the graduating class of 2011. I am a Finance major who also follows the pre-law curriculum and I am from Long Island, NY. I am a very involved individual on campus. Currently, I am a member of the Student Conduct Review Board. I also serve on the Human Rights Committee; I am an Ambassador, Pre-Law society member and a Siena Saintly Student Speaker. I am your personal liaison into the college world. Come with me, and we will build a relationship that is much more than a current student to prospective student interaction. If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact me.

To your success in all your future endeavors,
Patrick

And will you succeed? Yes indeed, yes indeed! Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed.
-Dr. Seuss

Hey guys and gals!

Hey guys and gals, my name is Josh and I am heading into my freshman year at Siena College. This summer has been filled with excitement and anxiety knowing that I’m leaving to be on my own in the fall. Currently I am an undecided science major; however, my gut is telling me that biochemistry will be my impending career. At Siena, I plan to play hockey, the game I’ve loved to be around since I was three. Huge Canadiens fan! “Go Habs Go!” I aim to become involved once again with student government as I was in high school, along with any other clubs or groups that seem appealing. I love to be active. I’m hoping my freshman year goes smoothly; the roommates and I get along, I stay focused on school, and get to know some of the stunning ladies on campus. I can’t wait to share my trials and tribulations at Siena, so you can have a better idea of some of the thrilling experiences Siena can provide you.

Excited for another year!

Hi everyone! My name is Lauren and I am a returning sophomore this year at Siena. I grew up in Huntington, on Long Island, but Siena is truly like a home away from home for me. I am currently Undeclared as far as my major, but am beginning to lean toward English. I am also involved in a wide variety of things on campus, some of which include the Ambassador's club, Dog Pound, and The Promethean (our school newspaper). I am so excited to start my sophomore year at Siena, and I’m so glad I will be able to share it with you!

Hey Everyone!

Hey everyone, my name is Greg and I am a junior Accounting major from Westchester County, New York. It’s hard to believe I am in my 3rd year here already. Siena has become a second home to me and I have thoroughly enjoyed my college experience thus far. I'm so excited to be back this fall for part 3. Aside from academics, I am involved in a plethora of clubs and organizations, one of which is Delta Sigma Pi, Siena's professional business fraternity. In the Spring I will be spending the semester abroad in Siena, Italy. I am so excited for this and I know its going to be an amazing experience. I’m excited and enthusiastic to be blogging for Siena this year and sharing with you my experiences as a Siena student.