Today I did Archaeology

As I mentioned earlier I am taking Archaeology this term to meet my science requirement.  With this, I have a lab once a week, in which I've already done more than I ever imagined I'd be doing.  One week we sorted bones and teeth, and another week we made stone tools in a process called flint-knapping.

Today, however, our lab took us off campus to a field owned by Mercyhurst.  For about two hours we searched in a field for artifacts, a task which I proved to be somewhat challenged with.  After a number of "false-alarms," with "pretty rocks," I was hesitant to ask the professor about subsequent finds.  However, the most lovely piece of artifact caught my eye, and although I forget the specifics of its purpose, I know I stuck an orange flag in the ground to designate the find.  After this I also found a piece of glass and a flake that was used in tool making!  Despite this uptick of success in my search, I think I will be sticking with my criminal justice major for a while.

Homecoming 2010

This past weekend marked Mercyhurst's homecoming weekend.  The campus was filled with activity as parents came up to visit, and alumni students returned to the campus.  I spent Saturday morning selling raffle tickets for a basket benefiting the Ambassadors club.  Towards the end of my shift, however, I met a student who had graduated in 1999.  She asked if I could give her and her family a tour of the campus.  Of course since giving tours is one of my favorite parts of being an ambassador, I did not mind at all.  It was really nice to talk to this woman and her family, and although very far in the future, I could see myself returning with that same enthusiasm for the campus.

My own parents came to visit later in the day; I was excited to see them, and they were excited-- maybe surprised that our apartment was spotless (Thanks to my cleaning on Friday)!  We spent some time driving through Erie, and we made a visit to Presque Isle.  I think it is very important to go to school in an area that you can connect to, and for me this is definitely the case with Erie.

Today began the start of a new week, and I think it's is going to be one filled with a lot of reading and visits to the library.  I'm still waiting to get back a few papers and tests.  I forgot to mention last Thursday I got an A on my criminology test!

Rested and Ready,
Paige

Happy but Busy Thursday

Although I'm very excited that the weekend is rapidly approaching, this only means that Friday is tomorrow, which also means I have a paper to write and a test to study for.

My paper is for my Street Gangs class...yes, there really is a class just on gangs, and I love it.  It counts as an elective within the criminal justice program.  The test is in Archaeology, which even though is not in my major still interests me a great deal.  That's one great thing about the liberal arts program here; the distribution of required courses makes you realize how many fascinating things there are to study.

Two out of my three roommates are going away for the weekend, and the apartment will feel immensely empty.  On campus though, it is homecoming weekend, so I will be happily busy with free food, games, and prizes...which should also make for some excellent writing material!

Mindfully Preparing for a Busy Night,
Paige    

A Recap of the Past Day

Good Morning!  Despite the fact that I posted only a day ago, so much has happened here at Mercyhurst.  Yesterday was probably one of the busiest days I have had in a long time, but secretly I think I like it that way. 

 

In the morning I went to my work study job in the admissions office.  I really like the work study program here, it's a great way to make some extra money.  After work study I had a meeting about starting the yoga club...everything was finalized and approved!  It was all very exciting, they gave me a lot of papers and a mug that says, "Congrats!"  After the meeting I went to Criminology, which is one of my favorite classes this term.  

Today should prove to be even busier, yet if all goes as planned I can steal a nap this afternoon!  

Always Happy to Take Time to Write, 

Paige

  

About Me

Hi, everyone!  My name is Paige, and I'm a sophomore criminal justice major with a prelaw concentration.  I'm also minoring in the psychology of crime and the law.  Eventually I want to pursue law or correctional psychology.  I love the program here, and it is one of the biggest reasons I chose Mercyhurst.  

During the year I stay pretty busy with my coursework, being an Ambassador, and most recently with starting a yoga club on campus.  I have three roommates who I love and spend most of my time with.  I enjoy meeting new people, and Mercyhurst has proven to be just the place for that.  

Life at the 'Hurst is definitely interesting...sometimes a little hectic, but for the most part, I'm making memories and being a part of an experience that I would not trade for anything.  

The week coming up, especially tomorrow, is going to be really busy, but I'll make sure to write about as much as possible- I'm truly excited to share my experience/thoughts/and stories with you.  

Looking forward to talking often,

Paige