High School Teachers vs Professors
Jan 14th 2010jcostaUncategorized
Well I’m back from break, and I wanted to write about something I’ve been thinking a lot about recently. One thing that’s different between high school and college are the instructors. I came from a very small high school where I had formed good relationships with most of my teachers. I thought it might be harder in college to form the same relationships with Professors. Good news is that I have had Professors, even in large lecture classes that I have gotten to know well just by going to class every day.
I can’t believe it’s just one week before Thanksgiving! I’m so looking forward to my trip back home for a few days. I can almost smell mom’s turkey roasting in the oven. I think Fall is my favorite time of the year. Maybe I’m still a kid at heart, but I love the anticipation of the holidays. Sure, I’ve got finals to deal with afterwards, but I’m ready to go home for one of my favorite breaks. Then it’s back to the books for just a couple weeks of cramming and one loooong break for the year-end - yeah!
Ok, so I’ve still got a lot of work to do — chemistry project, ULE essay, and finals. But, the weather has taken a turn toward summer and I’m beginning to smell freedom! At least for summer break. I really can’t wait. 
Just thought I’d share this really cool picture. Tonight I went to a Jazz concert & had dinner at the Atrium with some friends. It’s a really an awesome place. I took this just outside the back entrance. The guy was cool about it — and he plays a mean horn! Did some photoshop desaturation stuff to make it look older. Hope you all enjoy the picture…
For those of you who think us college students spend all our time “partying”, let me tell you the truth. There’s a whole lot of studying going on around here right now, and very few parties! Yep, it’s finals week. The time of the semester when I get little sleep, and my brain feels like it’s going to explode. 
Wow, can you believe this Dec weather in CA? Finals are over, and I’m officially on break!!! It will be great to get out of the dorms for the next 15 days. But I have to say, I’ve gotten used to my new life here. It might not be too cool to say it, but I like being able to set my own schedule. I can sleep in till almost noon on Tues and Thursday, and study after hanging out in the evening with the 5th floor gang. Movie Wednesdays in the commons, NLTH Saturdays, and hours of conversations in D’s room throughout the week have all helped to make this a pretty cool place to be. 
Hi, my name is Jason. I’m just starting my first year at Gallena, and I volunteered to do some blogging about my experiences at the university. So far, it’s been awesome. I’ve settled in to my dorm, met some new friends, and I really like a couple of my courses. More to follow…