Finals, finals and more finals

Well, it's that time of the year again: the end of the semester. Which means summer vacation, no work, hanging out at the beach and finals! Ahhhhh! This semester I have four final exams, but they are all spread out very nicely. Only one a day. I had my first this morning at 9am. I thought it went quite well. It was for my Art History class which has been a really fabulous break from all of my science classes. Tomorrow is Political Science, then Chemistory and Zoology next week. Then, graduation from Oxford!

I'm bittersweet about my time ending at Oxford. I have loved all of my experiences here and I cannot imagine how different I would be if I went someplace else. Oxford has given me so much: wonderful, caring professors, leadership opportunities, fabulous friends and most of all - I found my passion for genetics research. So, while this is an end to my career at Oxford, it is a new beginning for a new chapter in my life. In the fall, I am taking some higher-level Biology courses and I'm getting to meet so many new people.

But first, this summer I shall be at the Medical College of Georgia performing Biomedical research. It is going to be a wonderful experience meeting new people who share some similar passions to myself.

Well, back to studying. But look out for my posts over the summer!

Peace and love,
Lizzy

Springing for Oxford!

Oxford's campus is teeming with activity! The weather is gorgeous and student's are relaxing on the quad and enjoying the sun despite their busy schedules. Every club on campus has their final event to bid the semester goodbye and celebrate their accomplishments. The Hindu Students Association celebrated Holi with the Oxford community by playing Holi with everyone on the quad. Also, chorale is having their final concert, the tennis teams are competing well, Spirit week is next week (it's going to be EPIC), and a new sport has begun at Oxford... Quidditch.

Now is a great time to come on campus and see some Oxford's student life first hand. We only have 2 Spring for Oxford events left on April 23 and April 26th so don't miss your chance to visit Oxford!

Our Accepted Student and Deposited Student Handbooks are now available online. Check these out for more information on applying for housing and Orientation details!

Deposits are due on May 1st so hold your spot by sending in your deposit today!

Hey you! Can I be your PAL?

SEN10RS of 2010!

I bet y'all are so excited right now. I remember when I was in your shoes. I was on cloud nine. I knew I was headed to a great college, I had a couple of scholarships under my belt, I was about to graduate and get out of my momma's house-- everything was perfect.

Well trust me, it only gets better from here. Sure, the next four months will be somewhat stressful. This is to be expected with any major lifestyle change. Still, Oxford College is all about making the transition from high school to college as smooth as silk.

One of the best aspects of your orientation experience will be meeting your PALs. PALs or Peer Assistance Leaders are your orientation leaders, freshman seminar teachers, and (hopefully) longtime friends who are committed to making your first year experience awesome.

I remember when I had my first PAL sighting at orientation. We were driving into the little village of Oxford and I saw all these people in bright blue t-shirts jumping up and down, waving, and screaming. They were holding signs that pointed the way to Oxford and looked very excited about their job. The next sighting came on the quadrangle. The all marched across the quad yelling Emory fight songs and the Alma Mater. Their school spirit was admirable but for an introverted little freshie like myself I found them to be a bit frightening at first.

No need to worry, though! Never fear, your PAL is here! The PALs made my transition wonderfully easy. You're assigned a PAL group on the first day of orientation that you'll send a lot of time with. You'll eat dinner with them and go to activities with them and hopefully make a new friend or two along the way.

Once orientation is over and you register for freshman seminar you'll get to take a class taught by a PAL and an Oxford faculty member. During this time you'll get to meet more awesome friends and learn a lot about yourself and others.

Your PALs, along with other student leaders, will your ultimate buddies on campus and I hope you'll take your first few months at Oxford as an opportunity to get to know and love them as they'll know and love you back :)

P.S. If you haven't caught on by now. . .  I'm a PAL! I can't wait to work with you!