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"Enough of Summer"

October 5, 2006

Greetings R-Journal Readers!

It is a pleasure to address you from my new location on the Rollins Campus—which will remain undisclosed at the time (fans and stalkers, you know). However, I can assure you that my new digs are quite spacious and conducive to journal writing. Anyway, I trust that all of your summers went incredibly well. I know mine did.

SGA Executive Board member Joey Betts poses outside the Hilton during SGA Retreat.

Since I last wrote, I’ve traveled back to Ohio to visit a good friend and vacationed in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Since August, however, I’ve been back on campus and have loved getting back into the swing of things. Sounds crazy, huh? I know that in high school I was not a huge fan of the whole “back-to-school” routine. Amazing what a couple of years can do for your outlook. First, keep in mind that the college summer break is incredibly long. At Rollins, we essentially break from early May until late August—close to four months. And, while one can certainly find lots to do during his or her free months, enough is enough! While on break, you definitely begin to miss familiar faces and even the routine that is college. Needless to say, I was ready!

Steve (right) with his brother and sister.

For me, the second year of college holds a similar feeling of excitement to that of the first year. It’s a better feeling, though. Gone are the unknowns and the nebulous of college. You know what to expect—although I’d hate to imagine a year without any surprises. You know how amazing college is—but also realize how hard it can be. You know the locations of the buildings, the value of a meal plan dollar, the magic of an empty parking spot and just how long you can put off writing that six pager. I don’t think any amount of time in college, however, can prepare you for the people that you will meet, the professors who will challenge you, and the experiences that are at once life changing and unforgettable.

My first couple of months back at school have been incredibly fun—and busy. I’m lucky to play an executive role again on the Student Government Association; this year, I get to manage students on all of the College’s committees on subjects ranging from food to finances. To start off the year, we had a great retreat at Cocoa Beach. (When you join organizations, it’s never a bad idea to ask where they go on retreats!) So far, we’ve been working hard to implementing a student voice into all sorts of big decisions on campus. It’s going quite well!

Steve and 2004-05 R-Journal Fan Leah

I’ve also been involved with the service organization that I helped to start, Rollins Relief. Together with a group of interested students and faculty, I am planning a trip back to New Orleans for January. Students will receive two credits for the class, as it will take place during the January Intersession. Regular R-Journal readers might remember my Intersession class from last semester…it was pretty cool! This trip will be a massive undertaking as we are planning to take a total of 60 people. I’m actually headed back into New Orleans this weekend to plan for the trip.

Anyway, I’ve got lots more to update you all on, but I’ve got to run…please email me with questions and comments. I love to hear how you all are doing!

Steve

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