During your four years of college, there may be a weekend or two in which there is not a lot going on in terms of activities to do or people to see. There may be a weekend in which lots of people go home leaving you and a few other people looking for something to do. Finding something to do may be a stretch but with some creativity, a simple idea can turn into a fun evening.
Weeks before I graduated from Otterbein, one of the most fun evenings I had was when not as many people were around on campus and a couple of friends of mine decided to take out a Nintendo Wii. I hadn't been much to play video games since I was younger but with not a lot of people around, my friends and I figured trying something a little different could be fun. My one friend was an Assistant Hall Director and had access to the big screen TV in the main lounge.
Even though we had friends with Nintendo Wiis, none of us had ever really played the sports games that had been the talk of the video game industry from the past year. The three of us had known that the sports games the Wii had were popular but we never had the opportunity to play them.
After hooking up the Wii, we started playing the sports games and we were hooked! All three of us had so much fun playing the Wii boxing, baseball, bowling and tennis we probably spent at least 2.5 - 3 hours playing! None of us we were really competitive and we spent most of the night laughing our way through each game! I had played video games with other people growing up but that was probably one of the most fun moments I had playing video games with other people The simplest idea of playing the Nintendo Wii became an awesome night that my friends and I will remember for a long time.
In addition to having a simple idea, sometimes taking that idea and thinking outside the box can create a fun night as well. For example, sometimes my friends and I would have movie nights where we would relax and stick in a movie. It was fairly easy to find whatever we wanted to watch but sometimes we would pick something a lot of us hadn't seen in a long time. It was easy to find a new release but sometimes watching a classic from our childhood or when we were younger made the night more fun. There were times it was fun sticking in a movie that none of us hadn't seen in a while because there were jokes and scenes we forgot about and it made watching the movie a more enjoyable experience.
During your college years, there may be times in which you have to think outside the box with a simple idea to find something fun to do. Taking a simple idea for something to do could end up in a fun night for not only yourself but your friends as well. Think outside the box, keep it simple and you may end up having a great night of memories.
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Developing Friendships Can Help Open Up New Opportunities
At all stages of life, having friends who will stand beside you, be in your corner and be there for you will help you get through different points in your life. Having people who will be with you through the good times and the rough will always provide a sense of comfort and enjoyment to your life. Having these people in your life is always something to be grateful for and developing these relationships can help pave the way for opportunities.
If you are a college student, take time to get to know the people in your dorm, the people you participate in other activities with, the people in your Greek Life organization, etc. You may never know how you will meet some of your best friends during these four years and take time to develop some of these relationships that are meaningful to you. Take time to help these people out, support them and give them a reason to develop the friendship with you.
During those four years, you may never know where you will meet some of your best friends. I met one of my best friends from college while watching an Ohio State football game in the lounge of the dorm, met another while doing a community service project that wasn't quite what I had expected, and became close friends with others who stood behind me at key times and I naturally clicked with. There will be times in which you know you will develop a deeper friendship with someone and these will be the friendships that will last for a long time beyond your college years. Don't be surprised if the friendship starts in the most unexpected place or instance; take time to let it grow.
Beyond your college years, take time to develop relationships with those you meet during networking events, other social functions and different events. Similar to your college years, some of your best friendships may develop through unexpected paths. I met a good friend of mine while at my dad's company picnic one year (we both found out we enjoy hockey a lot), have met some other friends through networking events, and have developed a relationship with others through mutual connections. If you feel a great friendship can develop, take time to learn more about these people, enjoy common interests and let these relationships grow.
Having friends in life is a must but finding them and letting them grow is important. Some of the best friendships may come out of the most unexpected places but can create a friendship that can last a long time.
If you are a college student, take time to get to know the people in your dorm, the people you participate in other activities with, the people in your Greek Life organization, etc. You may never know how you will meet some of your best friends during these four years and take time to develop some of these relationships that are meaningful to you. Take time to help these people out, support them and give them a reason to develop the friendship with you.
During those four years, you may never know where you will meet some of your best friends. I met one of my best friends from college while watching an Ohio State football game in the lounge of the dorm, met another while doing a community service project that wasn't quite what I had expected, and became close friends with others who stood behind me at key times and I naturally clicked with. There will be times in which you know you will develop a deeper friendship with someone and these will be the friendships that will last for a long time beyond your college years. Don't be surprised if the friendship starts in the most unexpected place or instance; take time to let it grow.
Beyond your college years, take time to develop relationships with those you meet during networking events, other social functions and different events. Similar to your college years, some of your best friendships may develop through unexpected paths. I met a good friend of mine while at my dad's company picnic one year (we both found out we enjoy hockey a lot), have met some other friends through networking events, and have developed a relationship with others through mutual connections. If you feel a great friendship can develop, take time to learn more about these people, enjoy common interests and let these relationships grow.
Having friends in life is a must but finding them and letting them grow is important. Some of the best friendships may come out of the most unexpected places but can create a friendship that can last a long time.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Future College Graduates:Before You Graduate College, Take Time To Say Thanks
Even though it's been said many times, college is considered to be one of the most fun times a person has during his or her lifetime. Whether you were in a fraternity, were involved in different organizations on campus, or found different ways to hang out, college often brings great memories to people over the course of four years.
College is fun but chances are, it wasn't always easy at times. There were projects, tests, and extra-curricular activities that probably took up lots of time and energy during the course of those four years. Many college students had to make the adjustment of moving away from home to creating a new life elsewhere and that is not always easy.
Chances are, no matter what you went through, someone probably helped you along the way and helped make life easier for you through his or her guidance. It could have been your RA who helped talk to you about being homesick, it could have been an upperclassman who took time to show you the ropes, it could have been a fraternity brother or sorority sister who helped you study for that big test or it could have been a professor who helped tone your skills and mindset over four years to make you a better student and better person.
No matter what the situation was, there were people along the way who helped you go from being a first-time college freshman to college graduate and it's time to say thanks. If you think back during your four years, you might be surprised as to the number of people you can think of who helped you grow into the person you are now and helped you succeed through four years of college. These people stood behind you during the tough times, provided the shoulder to cry on and helped make sure you succeeded. Before you walk across the stage to get your degree, make sure you take time to say thank the people who helped guide you along the path you took during your four years of college.
Whether you are graduating this weekend, the following weekend or in a couple weeks, take time to consider the following groups of people who may have helped you along the way:
1) Your Friends- some of the best friendships are made in college so take time to thank the people who will have your back no matter what. Take time to hang out before you graduate, take pictures of the good times and make sure to thank these people for being there for you during your four years of college.
2) People in Your Extracurricular Activities- this can go hand-in-hand with friends but might include advisers and coaches (if you played sports) as well. These people were apart of your four years of college and chances are, they played some role in helping you succeed and earn that degree. Take a few moments to thank these people and show them you appreciated their guidance and time.
3) The Cafeteria People, the People Who Work in the Bookstore, the Librarians and Anyone Else Who Helped Serve You on Campus- whether you liked the food or not, cooking for a campus full of students is not easy and many people worked hard in the kitchen to make sure you had breakfast, lunch and dinner ready. The people who work in the bookstore helped you find your books and there might be a librarian or two who helped you find the materials needed for a project. Either way, these people helped you somewhere along the line on campus and make sure to say thanks.
4) Your Professors- these people helped provide your education and the steps towards earning that degree. There is a good possibility you had some professors who really helped you grow as a student and helped hone the raw talent you had. These people helped grow your talents and make sure to say thank you before you graduate.
College is fun but chances are, it wasn't always easy at times. There were projects, tests, and extra-curricular activities that probably took up lots of time and energy during the course of those four years. Many college students had to make the adjustment of moving away from home to creating a new life elsewhere and that is not always easy.
Chances are, no matter what you went through, someone probably helped you along the way and helped make life easier for you through his or her guidance. It could have been your RA who helped talk to you about being homesick, it could have been an upperclassman who took time to show you the ropes, it could have been a fraternity brother or sorority sister who helped you study for that big test or it could have been a professor who helped tone your skills and mindset over four years to make you a better student and better person.
No matter what the situation was, there were people along the way who helped you go from being a first-time college freshman to college graduate and it's time to say thanks. If you think back during your four years, you might be surprised as to the number of people you can think of who helped you grow into the person you are now and helped you succeed through four years of college. These people stood behind you during the tough times, provided the shoulder to cry on and helped make sure you succeeded. Before you walk across the stage to get your degree, make sure you take time to say thank the people who helped guide you along the path you took during your four years of college.
Whether you are graduating this weekend, the following weekend or in a couple weeks, take time to consider the following groups of people who may have helped you along the way:
1) Your Friends- some of the best friendships are made in college so take time to thank the people who will have your back no matter what. Take time to hang out before you graduate, take pictures of the good times and make sure to thank these people for being there for you during your four years of college.
2) People in Your Extracurricular Activities- this can go hand-in-hand with friends but might include advisers and coaches (if you played sports) as well. These people were apart of your four years of college and chances are, they played some role in helping you succeed and earn that degree. Take a few moments to thank these people and show them you appreciated their guidance and time.
3) The Cafeteria People, the People Who Work in the Bookstore, the Librarians and Anyone Else Who Helped Serve You on Campus- whether you liked the food or not, cooking for a campus full of students is not easy and many people worked hard in the kitchen to make sure you had breakfast, lunch and dinner ready. The people who work in the bookstore helped you find your books and there might be a librarian or two who helped you find the materials needed for a project. Either way, these people helped you somewhere along the line on campus and make sure to say thanks.
4) Your Professors- these people helped provide your education and the steps towards earning that degree. There is a good possibility you had some professors who really helped you grow as a student and helped hone the raw talent you had. These people helped grow your talents and make sure to say thank you before you graduate.
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