Family Weekend 2009!

This weekend, September 18th-20th, was our 1st family weekend of the Fall 2009 year! Even though my family wasn't able to attend (sadface), I had a wonderful time! It was kicked off Friday with events such as bowling and movie night, recreational activities in the Walker Complex, and lets not forget the "infamous Fish Fridays!"

Awaken to the aroma of fried fish and chicken, turkey legs, and fresh pineapples, Saturday morning was our pre-game tailgating! As the stands filled with screaming students, alumnis, parents, and staff, the game begin! We had a good game and even went in to overtime, but the scoring of a field goal by Morehead left us in a lost, 13-10. =[ After the game, our Legacy Talent Show was held, eveybody did a wondeful job and we even had SAB (Student's Actvities Board) raffling off gifts and prizes!

The Hill Harper Lyceum was a must see! Open to the public and free admission, it was no reason for you to have missed it. In his inspirational ceremony, he spoke of several topics to motivate youth in the right direction. The subject about "THRIVE" sparked my interest the most; he explained how "surviving" was "low bar" and in life, you must do more than survive you must thrive!!

Wrapping up, Family Weekend 2009, turned out to be a great success!! Join us Saturday, as we take on Duke University!! NCC-Uuuuuuu!!

until next time,

BRi

NCCU vs. Liberty =]

Saturday, I had the chance to travel on "Eagle 2"; one of NCCU's 56-passenger motercoaches. The buses were leased to provide an oppurtunity for students, faculty and staff to attend cultural and athletic events.

Saturday, we traveled to Lynchburg,Virginia to our game at Liberty University! The ride there was great, the reclining seats, flat screens, and yes even Wi-Fi!

Even though we arrived semi-late we fell right in place, immediately cheering our eagles on! At the game I was informed of our "SCREAMING EAGLES",which is a pep-club or "screamers" who attend every game and basically scream!! l0l!

We led the game all the way up until halftime, but unfortunately fell short and returned with a loss! Despite the fact of losing, the experience was amazing. I had NEVER seen any group of people cheer their school on so boldly and proudly, even when we fell behind they kept a cheering!! The court, which consists of Mr.& Miss. NCCU and more, was also there, attired in their maroon and grey suits! Our band played during half time and even had THEIR crowd rocking and dancing! Shoutouts to the great SOUND MACHINE!

If their was one and only one thing I was allowed to say about NCCU, it would be the willingness to love and meet new people. It doesn't matter whether you are black or white, fat or skinny, or short or tall, we show love to everybody! I started off to Virginia knowing two people on the bus and returned knowing two hundred! It's simply family love!!!

with love,
BRi

College Life!

Good day peoples,

So now I think I can say I have hit the “nitty-gritty” of things, and I can tell you this isn’t at all like HIGH SCHOOL!! Nobody is here to babysit you! I have come up with all kinds of schedules and a variety of ways to get things done. In college, getting to class on time, studying, eating, and social life have to be arranged to fit your own personal schedule. Everyday won't be a fabulous brunch with the girls/guys; you have to get it and go, and every night can't be a 3am hangout in front of Vintage Baynes =] Also, mama is not here to wake you up, and there is most definitely not a Saturday Morning Make-Up Day! Reaching the maximum number of absences equals being withdrawn from the class....DON’T let that be you! I set not 1, not 2, but 3 alarms to wake-up! I usually wake up on the 1st one, the last two are considered my “just-incases”!!

What some fail to tell you…?
COMMUNTIY SERVICE is REQUIRED, and STUDENT INVOLVEMENT is equally important!! Around this time is when you start becoming aware of different ways to earn community service hours. Here at NCCU, 15 hours per semester are required, giving you a total of 120 at graduation. There are many events such as our Book bag Drive, our Make a Difference Day, which I will be attending, and blogging which I also do!! Another option is the American Red Cross Blood Drive; you can save a life and earn hours all in one go!!
Now student involvement is not required, but name a reason why you wouldn’t want to be involved!!! There is SGA, which includes positions such as freshman president, Miss. Freshman, Mr. Freshman, and etc. There’s SBA (Student Activities Board), which I was accepted to, that partakes in all the campus events and activities. Also there is House Council, where you can run for positions and Mr. & Ms. of your residential hall. Lastly but not least, there are several modeling troupes and dance squads you can try out for. Here at NCCU, there's something to do for everyone...there's not an excuse not to be involved!

And before I let you go, college is what you make it. If you make it hard, then that’s exactly what it’ll be! If you make it simple……..
then that’s exactly what it’ll be!!


Until next time,
BRi


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