Let's Begin

Well hello there.
It has been quite an adventure since I have first arrived on the beautiful UNA campus. Many things have happened, including the acquisition of many new friends, courtesy of the honors program. My very first encounter with many of these lovely people was at the Memphis trip. I am pretty sure i was not the only one dreading the awkwardness of being thrown on a bus with a bunch of people i did not know. However, it was not like that at all. It was so much fun. We were all so eager to meet eachother and get to know one another. I give a big shout out to my bus buddy, because now she is a great friend. I love the honors people, not just because they are interesting and funny, but because of how open and nice everyone is.
My favorite part of the trip was the art museum. I have never been to anything like that before in my life, and it was so exciting. I had so much fun and learned a lot. My favorite part was analyzing and debating a ridiculous piece (in my opinion) made of eyelashes. It was so much fun to hear everyones perspectives. It still didn't change mine, but it definitely openend my mind to how others perceive art.
Going downtown around Memphis was also fun. It was great for me to see the city, because that is where i eventually want to work someday- at St. Jude's Hospital. It was cool to see a city, where I feel like I could make a difference. So overall, of course, i loved the trip.
Aside from the trip, hanging out at the Honors Dorms has been so much fun. I have met so many people that way. Plus it's always nice to know people in my class and have easy access to them to ask them questions. Even though I don't live there, i am constantly over there "studying", socializing, and eating cookies ( Thanks Abs ;) ). I am not going to lie; the work load is a lot. I am worried about upcoming tests just because I do not know what to expect. However, I have been staying on top of things, at least I think I am. I am looking forward to more memories here at UNA and in the Honors Program.
Relating to what we talked about, I had a few thoughts, which I am not sure how much they pertain, but that is okay. It reminded me a lot of my Sociology class back in High School. We talked about society's values. They were similar to the values we talked about in class. However, that was one society. Every society values different things, so it makes me think of how what we "value" is so very different than many people on the planet. So really, how important are our values? Especially if we were to try and function in another society. I don't really know. My thoughts are still cooking. I am looking forward to see what all these future people have to say.

Till next time

Anna.