An Introduction...

It is currently 8:30AM on this icy morning at Lasell College and I have successfully made the trek across campus from my dorm, Rockwell, to work on the second floor of the Campus Center. My name is Jordan and I'm a sophomore here at Lasell. I am a Communications major with a focus in Journalism and work in the Office of Student Activities.
Coming in to work this morning I braced myself along with the other shuffling bodies making their way to class, work or breakfast. I've exchanged "hellos" with friends I passed on my way and "good mornings" to past and present professors. The beauty of Lasell, especially on a morning like this morning when walking is not preferable, is the smaller size of the campus. This means smaller classes and a more intimate student/teacher ratio. There are few people on campus I don't know or know of and even fewer that I've never seen before.
As I stated earlier, I live in Rockwell. It's one of the newer residence halls nestled behind the freshman dorms, McClelland and vanWinkle. Rockwell is primarily a sophomore dorm and is also occupied by a large amount of Lacrosse players. My roommate, Ariel plays lacrosse and so does one of my suitemates, Lawren... as well as the majority of boys on our floor. As a girl who has never been too interested in sports, living with people who have that passion has definitely been an eye opening experience. It's amazing the different types of people you meet living on campus in college.
I met Lawren last year in my old dorm, McClelland. Both of our roommates were rarely on campus and we found comfort in having someone else to spend our time with. Lawren introduced me to her friends and I did the same for her. Two of Lawren's friends, Ariel and Carly, were on the lacrosse team and by the end of the year they were looking for a fourth person to live with them next year in Rockwell. I was quick to accept the offer, and it is one of the best decisions I've made at Lasell! Living with three other girls is not always easy, but between the four of us we each add something unique to what has become an amazing friendship.
My job is also something I am thankful to have found myself with this year. My freshman year was difficult, as it is for many first years. I missed home, old friends and family and because of that I found myself not always putting myself out there to join clubs and involve myself in many activities on campus. Entering school this year I had a different outlook: I am exactly where I should be and I am going to enjoy it to the fullest. Being involved with the Office of Student Activities, I feel an even stronger connection with my campus. I know what is happening at Lasell and find myself further enjoying what this campus has to offer me. This year I joined a new club called Urth Club and was recently appointed secretary. Urth club focuses on our community, recycling, sustainable living and the benefits of "going green." I doubt I would have become affiliated with such a great group if I had not been more involved at school.
My job here is also fun- my bosses have taken the time and gotten to know all of the work studies in the office and isolated what they do best. At work I design and create bulletin boards hung around campus and write for this blog. Writing is a passion of mine and I am beyond excited to be able to do it now at work. Lasell is a great school in an awesome location filled with impressive students, faculty and staff. There is no doubt in my mind I will have a lot to write about this semester!