Midterms and Columbus Day Weekend!

Hello again!

Whew-my last two weeks were very stressful and the next few will be as well! I had an Accounting quiz that required a good 15 hours worth of studying and homework beforehand, an Econ midterm, a Theology paper due, and multiple papers, tests, and quizzes to come! One thing I really like about sophomore year, though, is that it is SO much easier to be motivated and stay on task than it was last year.

Anyway, enough about homework. This weekend was Columbus Day Weekend, and since we live on the East Coast we get Monday (tomorrow) off! My sister came up to Boston from Rhode Island to stay with me at my Grandmother's house nearby for the weekend. I would say about 40% of BC students go home over Columbus Day weekend. My friends from Minnesota are jealous because they do not get Monday off!

For my Intro to Sociology class, I have to do a "breaking the social norm" experiment. So, I went to a Target in Rhode Island today before I dropped my sister off. I was dreading doing this, but here it goes: I put my iPod headphones in and wore sweats, a t-shirt, and sneakers, and jogged around the inside of Target! The purpose of the experiment was to violate a social norm and gauge how people react. Some of the reactions I got were priceless!

Libby

About me and my sophomore year so far!

Hi! I'm Libby and this is my first post! I will start by telling you a little bit about myself.

I am from Woodbury, Minnesota, but have lots of family on the East Coast so I have spent tons of time in the Boston area throughout my life. I actually lived in Duxbury, Massachusetts for two years when I was 7-8. I've played competitive traveling softball since I was 9 and enjoy co-ed intramural softball here at BC!

I am a sophomore and an Economics major in the school of Arts and Sciences. In the beginning of last year, I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to major in, between Psychology and Economics. It turned out, I grew to love Econ and decided to do a Sociology minor in place of a Psych major! I chose Sociology rather than Psychology because although I loved science in high school, my interests changed when I got to BC. I decided I like that Sociology focuses more on group interaction versus Psychology's study of the individual and the brain. I have always loved math! So, in addition to the Econ major and Soc minor I am hoping to take 6 classes in the business school: I considered applying to transfer to the Carroll School of Management last year, but decided I would instead take up to 6 classes in CSOM since BC allows it, and stay in A&S! I am taking Financial Accounting this semester to start my CSOM experience.

Last year, I lived on Upper Campus in Loyola Dormitory and this year I live in an eight-person suite in Walsh on Lower! I am loving it so far.

My first weekend back, in addition to watching BC dominate Northeastern in football, I went into Boston with my boyfriend (we met in Loyola in the beginning of last year!). We started at Boston Commons (the park, lots of people, grass, benches, paths) and migrated through Beacon Hill (tons of beautiful, really expensive homes tucked in a quiet little neighborhood), and walked along the Charles River all the way to a Boston University T-stop! It was really relaxing and it was a good way to spend a gorgeous day.

This weekend was Parents' Weekend. I always think it's really funny to watch all the parents walking around campus and in the dining halls and even in classes with their son/daughter! My boyfriend is from New Hampshire, so his parents came down to watch BC football beat Wake Forest. It was a very nerve wracking game! We had what seemed like a safe lead for a while, but then Wake Forest scored two touchdowns in the end of the 4th quarter to tie the game! Luckily, we made an exciting victory in overtime. After the game, we went to the North End (Italian section of Boston) for a delicious dinner!

Well, I think I'm going to head to the Plex (gym) but if you have any further questions feel free to email me at kroening@bc.edu or keep reading my posts! I hope to post about once a week.

Libby