Top 3 Things to Look Forward to for Winter Term 2010

Korrin B.

December 10, 2009 - 5:30 PM

I think this could be the best winter term I've ever had at the UO. I'm trying to stay optimistic, so here are the top three things I am going to use next term to keep my soul warm.

3. Winter Fashions: Ok, this isn't very deep, but it is very important. It's easy in the winter to succumb to the coldness and lose pride in your appearance. It's raining outside, so why bother looking fabulous? It's easier just to throw on some sweats, some Ugg boots, and a couple of Ducks sweatshirts. Wrong! I am looking forward to taking the time to look fabulous, so that I can feel fabulous while Eugene's ice storms nevertheless wreck havoc on my skin. Winter fashion to me means heavenly scarves, all sorts of scrumptious boots, and peacoats that could make your heart skip a beat. Winter is a thousands shades of gray with an occasional splash of color somewhere in the outfit. Getting dressed is how you start your day, so start it fabulously! Winter has too many fun fashion opportunities not to take advantage of it; therefore it receives my third honorable mention in the top three things I am looking forward to for winter term 2010.

2. Exploration of My Major: Don't worry, it's not all about what you wear. I am finally getting to that point in my college experience where the bulk of my remaining classes are directly related to my major. Next term, in addition to continuing my sign language sequence, I am taking two classes through the PPPM department. It is so exciting to feel like I am finally getting to focus on what I'm interested in and what I want to build my career from. I have been working with the internship director for the PPPM department this year and she has greatly inspired me to see all of what I can do with my major and my work discipline. Next thing you know, I'll be completely, joyously engulfed in my honors thesis for the department. I am so excited about studying what I truly want to study and so the exploration of my major gets second place in winter term's top 3 upcoming excitements.

1. Project Homeless Connect: Last year, I volunteered at an annual event in Lane County called Project Homeless Connect. This is a one-day event that brings a huge amount of needed services to the homeless population of Lane County all in one convenient location. I was completely inspired by the event last year. It was an overwhelming feeling seeing that many homeless individuals and families. I knew that the event was something that I wanted to be a bigger part of. This year, I have made contact with a couple of the leaders of the event and they have agreed to take me on as the assistant event coordinator for the event. I had one of my first meetings this past week and it looks like I will be doing a lot of work securing in-kind donations. This will be such an incredible and beneficial experience for me. I am also excited because it relates directly to the type of work that I want to do post-graduation, as well as inspires some ideas for my upcoming thesis. This is such a unique and incredible opportunity that I can throw my passion into throughout winter term, so it righteously takes the top spot in things I'm looking forward to for winter term 2010.