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Corie

New school year, new school

by Corie on September 11, 2012

in In Saint Louis,Organizations, Activities & Events

Hello, Griffins and future Griffins! My name is Corie and I am a transferred junior here at Fontbonne. I am from Plainfield, Illinois. Plainfield is about an hour south of Chicago. I usually tell people I am from Chicago because no one knows where Plainfield is located, so Chicago is easier. I like to spend time with my friends, watch reality TV and movies, surf the net, listen to some music, and the obvious shopping (when I have the money). For being a transfer student I have actually made quite a few friends. People here are incredibly nice. For the most part I see people here are very outgoing. I’m probably like most transfers, worried about making friends. Here at Fontbonne that was not a problem at all, the key is to get involved! Now you’re probably wondering: if she’s from Illinois how did she end up in Saint Louis? Well, my whole family pretty much lives here, and my cousin goes to Fontbonne as well. Actually, being here has brought me closer to my family.

Now, over the weekend was my first real baseball game. It was so much fun, I had a blast. My roommate and I went on the metro link to the stadium and enjoyed our free hot dog and drink while watching the Cardinals win. Five dollars to see a baseball game and free food; who would pass that up? I cannot wait to get tickets for the Blues games. This is a picture of my roommate and me (I am on the left), the other is the front of the stadium.

Tagged as: hobbies, on campus, Residential Life, Transfer

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Conner

What College Has to Offer

by Conner on February 24, 2012

in Extracurricular

There may come a time when I ask myself, “Why am I here?” Not here on Earth specifically, but here at Fontbonne University. The answer to that question is simple. The answer is because I value a college education, but what is the value in college education?

The education that I am able to receive here at FBU is of a far greater quality than I believe I could receive elsewhere. Small classes, a helpful faculty, and a sufficient learning environment allow me to receive the type of education not seen in typical educational institutions. It is for that reason that I find value by being here at Fontbonne. This education is the next step in ensuring a successful future for myself.

Taking that next step to college is a whole new experience for me. There’s new people, new things to learn, a new place to call “home,” and an entirely new city to explore. Adjusting can be quite difficult, but the students and faculty here at FBU have made it really easy. Just this month, our floor is competing against each other in an “open door” contest. We receive stars daily (yes, like Kindergartners, but it’s fun to act like a five-year-old right?) for each time our RA sees our doors open for communication. This has provided a friendly competition for all of us on the floor to partake in, and I find myself talking and being more sociable with others. I have learned here that college isn’t just about learning and studying  (and maybe partying for those who have a wild side), but about embracing all that your college can offer you, which is more than just an education.

I look forward to continuing here at FBU, and winning that “open door” contest at the end of the month!

Tagged as: Education, Residential Life, value

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Deanna

Getting Back Into the Swing of Things

by Deanna on February 13, 2012

in Academics,Campus Community,College Life

It feels like it’s been ages since I’ve blogged… It’s been roughly a month, and I have been adjusting myself to my new schedule. After that month-long break, it was hard for me to jump right back into classes. I can say that I am glad to be back in the dorms, I love being able to see friends at all hours, and it certainly is good to get that college experience of living away from home, and I am fortunate enough that my house is only about 15-20 minutes from here so if I need anything, I do not have to go far. The best part about living on campus is how convenient it is: 1. I rarely have a tough time finding a parking spot, because I hardly ever need to leave campus during the day and come back while the crowd of people are there for classes. Around 4 p.m. or so, everyone begins leaving and the lot becomes much emptier, so it is nice because I know that parking is one of the major problems for commuters. 2. I don’t have to wake up super early for my classes. I have an 8 a.m. class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so it is nice not having to wake up any earlier than 7 a.m. ever. 3. I can nap between classes. On Monday, Wednesday and Fridays I have a two hour break before my last class, so it is nice to know that I can easily get back to my room and have time to take a nap and have no worries of being late to class. Living on campus really is great.

The reason I haven’t blogged in a while is because this semester I am trying to dedicate myself a lot more than last. I did really well last semester, I just know that there is room for improvement, and that I can stress myself out a lot less if I don’t procrastinate quite as much. I remember last semester my friend and I were talking about how we both had put off a 7 page paper until the week it was due and out of stress and frustration I just said to her “College is a procrastinators playground!” Which really is a good way to sum it up. Because if you procrastinate in high school, there is a good chance you may have a really tough time adjusting to your first semester of college. Even though you are not in school for as long during the day, that does not mean you have a lot of free time. College can get really busy and hectic. If you don’t manage your time well enough, it will bite you in the butt later on. I have learned this and not necessarily the easy way either. That is why I am trying harder this semester, and I hope to keep it up.

Tagged as: procrastination, Residential Life

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Deanna

Typical Tuesday

by Deanna on September 21, 2011

in Campus Community,Organizations, Activities & Events

My idea of a good, relaxing day at Fontbonne? Only having one class in the morning, where we only watched a video! It does kind of suck to have to wake up for an 8 am class every day, but it is GREAT to get classes done and over with! So while everyone else is in class I get to sit in my room getting work done, listening to music, or watching movies. Whatever I want with no distractions!

That’s not the only thing that makes a good day, Tie-Dye Tuesday in the Meadow for Spirit Week helps a lot too! This will be my second time Tie-Dyeing in the Meadow since I have been living here for just barely a month! It’s fantastic! Tie-Dyeing is so much fun and relaxing. And I love it because no matter how many times I have tie-dyed I still have fun each time, and nothing ever turns out the same!!

Another ingredient in this good day is my usual chicken wrap at lunch from the DSAC: Some people tease me because I get this so often, but everyone loves the wraps there and get them a lot! The main reason I get teased is because of how I eat it.

First you order a fried chicken wrap (I am not a big fan of grilled, but I know others are) and your side should be fries (You’ll see why later). When they ask you what you want on your wrap you ask for the following:
-ranch
-lettuce
-shredded cheese

Then when they hand you your food you find somewhere to sit: Often my friends and I head back to my room to watch something on TV and eat and hang out.

Before I start eating I usually open up my wrap and put a few fries in it (See, I told you there was a reason for the fries as your side). By now most of my friends just think it’s hilarious, but at first they thought I was fairly weird for doing this…I am not even sure why I started doing this, but I am glad I did :)

I picked this sort of thing up from my two older brothers – they always put stuff on their sandwiches or in their mashed potatoes.

It makes a delicious wrap and I get it very often! You should try it sometime :)

Another great part about tonight…Glee season premiere! I am quite the Gleek and I am really looking forward to this, but the down side to today: I have a class from 6-8pm…This means we are recording Glee and are going to all hang out in someone’s room (most likely mine) and watch it after class is over!!

Plus, it’s a beautiful day outside…so it’s time for me to stop typing and to go out and enjoy this weather until I have to go to class :)

Tagged as: campus life, DSAC, Glee, Residential Life, wraps

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Conversations with My Community

by Alumni Posts November 1, 2010

One thing I really love about Fontbonne is how easy it is to embed yourself in the community. I’ve been very fortunate in my experiences at this school and have gotten a lot of opportunities that I may not have at a larger school. With all these experiences has come the possibility of making friends [...]

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Liz- Duty Calls :)

by fontbonneuniversity April 6, 2009

My Easter Break plans are to stay on campus because I am an RA and duty calls. LOL Also, on Thursday and Friday, I will have student teaching because though Fontbonne is off school, my district is not. My students and I will be enjoying learning together, listening to kids being kids, which is always [...]

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Stephen- Boring and Fun

by fontbonneuniversity March 13, 2009

My plans for Spring Break are not all that fun and interesting.  If you would ask most anyone, it seems that they will tell you either Flordia, California, or Ireland.  But not Stephen… he is staying in Missouri.  But there are plans there which are both exciting and boring.  On Saturday of Spring Break I [...]

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