Tidbits From a Month Without Posting

Hey Friends!

So I haven't posted for a month--with good reason. It seems I've had one major project after another--essays, applications, and workshops. On top of that, I was sick last week.

Okay, so I've been doing work. But that's so vague. So I'll give you a quick run down of the details.

In Computer Science class, we made websites for one of our labs. I really enjoyed it; I already had some experience in html/css coding so I got to write some more advanced codes to get extra credit. You can't really tell how fancy my code is by looking at the website, but I'm darn proud of it anyway.

Here is the homepage for my website.

Also, this website has a detailed version of my weekly schedule. So if your skeptical of my crazy college work schedule like Nancy (I know, it's hard to believe you have more work in college when you go to class fewer hours in the day) you can see my schedule here.

As you may or may not know, I was chosen for Haverford's Dining Center Development Committee. We were supposed to start meeting last November, but the director resigned before we could get started. So I contacted one of the managers, and eventually got in touch with Bernie, the head for both Bryn Mawr and Haverford.

We've met three times so far, and It's been great! We made a few positive changes and have gained a better understanding of the way Dining Services works. I'm so excited about this that I even requested to work at the Dining Center. Though I never thought I would work in food service again, I feel good about working at the DC because it will allow me to make the food I'm eating even better. Say hello to one of the newest DC workers!

I am also very excited about the ceramics workshop I will be holding at Haverford after spring break.

If you read my previous posts about James House, you'd know about my frustrations with there being no left-handed-friendly wheels and the obvious dirtiness of the studio. So I wrote a grant proposal to get a wheel and teach classes.

The picture above shows the room back in October. It looks a lot better now--it's been painted, and my friend Tami and I spent two hours cleaning it a few weeks ago. As soon as I get the room arranged as I like it for my class, I'll take an updated picture.

Lastly, I've been working hard on applications the past few weeks. A few weeks ago, my AMA application was due. What is an AMA? It's an Ambassador of Multicultural Affairs--I'd be a member of a team of upperclassmen designated to guide and befriend a particular freshman hall next year. Particularly, my job would be to teach freshmen about culture--at Haverford and in other contexts. It's kind of hard to explain in a short amount of space, but if you have questions, I'd be happy to answer them!

A few days ago, my internship application for the Weaver's Way Farm Education Program was due. This internship would give me the opportunity to work and learn on an urban organic farm. One of Weaver's Way's farms is at a homeless shelter, so I'd also get to teach the children of the families living there about farming!

This is a competitive program fully funded by Haverford. The college will even pay for my Summer Expectation, or the money that the school expects me to earn during the summer. In other words, Haverford would pay $2300 towards my tuition if I get the 10-week internship. Money is not the reason I'm applying of course, but I wouldn't get an opportunity to do such an internship without the funding. Most likely, I'd have to take a low wage job in something I'm not interested in and isn't related to social justice or helping the poor. I've been there and done that--I don't see the need to repeat the experience!

Whew! That was a long one. Enough about me--What are you up to?