CWRU: A music geek's perspective

Getting Started

Well, here it goes. I've never had a blog before, but then again, I've been doing a lot of things I've never done before this past week. College life is so much more than I expected. Sure I expected to go to class, eat, sleep, and make friends, but I didn't expect my whole way of life to change.

The biggest change is going from an only child to never spending a moment alone. There are always people around. When I'm not in class, I'm eating in the dining hall, going to a movie, taking a walk around campus, or just spending time in my room. But none of these things are done alone, which leads me to my next topic: my new friends.

First of all, there's my roommate Sam. She and I are so compatable, it's scary. Today we had to fill out this "roommate contract" to agree on things like cleaning schedules and bedtimes. We were cracking up on how many things we agreed upon. Also, we hate the overhead lights so we've invested in many little lamps and decorative window lights. People have actually come up to see our lights because they can see them outside through the window. It is so awesome. And with our carpeting, we definetly have the greatest dorm on campus.

Next there's Jocelyn. I met her during freshman orientation and we bonded over a love of music. She plays viola and is majoring in Computer Science so she is a cool computer person as well. Her roommate's name is Adrie (pronounced like Audrie). She is a medicine major but might major in music as well.

When it comes to the guys, both Zhen and Matt are so funny. A couple of nights ago, Matt decided he wanted to run around and touch all the dorm buildings in the NRV (North Residential Village) and have me time it. The funny part is, it was raining the hardest I have ever seen it in my life. Both he and Zhen were soaked by the time they got back.

And then there's Mark. I met Mark on the first day of orientation and we clicked. I don't even know what to say about him. He is the greatest friend I could have ever hoped for.

Going to school so far away where I didn't know a soul, I thought it would be hard to make friends. Now, I'm finding it is hard to spend time with all of them. I can hardly wait to start taking my music classes and start singing again. It has been so long since I've done any serious singing and I am ready to get back into the swing of it.

My schedule if finally resolved. For the longest time, my freshman seminar, called SAGES: the Life of the Mind, was conflicting with my music theory class but it is now all resolved. I am taking 20 hours this semester which sounds like a lot but many of those hours are small, one credit, music classes like my Studio Class, Recital Class, and 3 hours for Voice Lessons. I think I only have 4 classes with real work as far as I know: Physics 123, Math 223, Music theory 107, and the SAGES seminar. I am also taking Eurthymics and Concert Chorus but, again, it doesn't sound like there is much work involved. I will know better after tomorrow when I go to the rest of my classes for the first time.

I could go on forever about so many things that are different from little old Cary but if I did now, what would I talk about later. So for now, thanks for reading and see you all soon.

Comments

Posted by: Pat Berry
Posted on: September 3, 2005 09:06 PM

Welcome to the Blogosphere, Alana! I look forward to reading many more entries about your collegiate adventures.