This year, I am finally going away for spring break and I could not be more excited. Of course, this is far from a problem for me, as I am looking forward to roasting in the Puerto Vallarta sun for five days. I have taken up a problem with something else, naturally - the amount of work I have ALREADY been assigned pre-break. And I am sure I am not the only one.
So far, I already have a two page, single-spaced paper due the Monday we return from spring break, along with being challenged with the task of keeping a journal of my spring break adventures. Not for anything, but remembering to journal in every move I am making spring break is far from what I want to be doing. And I am not completely certain my professor is going to appreciate the stories I have to tell, nor will I feel comfortable reporting them.
Honestly, Lehigh Professors, why is is necessary to assign work over the ONLY 5 day break we are given in the spring semester?! It is only five days; isn't there any way work can be postponed until after our tease of summer vacation. We know you don't want to be working over spring break, so why are you making us?! Personally, I'm in dire need of this break. That 2 page better is looking all the less appealing as Friday gets closer and closer...
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
School Today? As Always
Here's a problem all Lehigh students will agree on, especially students who have friends at other colleges who actually respect national holidays - why don't we get off on Presidents' Day?! Happy Birthday George Washington, from every school but Lehigh.
Why is it that Lehigh only allots 5 days off per semester? In the fall, we are only off for two days for pacing break and three days (luckily) for Thanksgiving. In the Spring semester, our only break is spring break which encompasses the 5 day allowance in one shot. This policy seems semi-ridiculous to me. When the rest of the country's institutions are celebrating a national holiday, it seems rather unfair to hold classes. Public schools around the world enjoy this glorious Monday off, as do private institutions who lack this strict limited-days-off-per-semester policy. Everyone could use a random Monday in the middle of February off. But whoever makes Lehigh's calendar begs to differ.
Why is it that Lehigh only allots 5 days off per semester? In the fall, we are only off for two days for pacing break and three days (luckily) for Thanksgiving. In the Spring semester, our only break is spring break which encompasses the 5 day allowance in one shot. This policy seems semi-ridiculous to me. When the rest of the country's institutions are celebrating a national holiday, it seems rather unfair to hold classes. Public schools around the world enjoy this glorious Monday off, as do private institutions who lack this strict limited-days-off-per-semester policy. Everyone could use a random Monday in the middle of February off. But whoever makes Lehigh's calendar begs to differ.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Up, Up, and...Up
As you're driving through South Side Bethlehem, approaching Lehigh University, there is only one direction you can look in to get a glimpse of the entire campus - up. Lehigh was carved into a mountain in the 1800s, and continued to expand but upwards and downwards ever since, into the extremely steep campus we know today. With the winding roads that were so strategically (or some not-so-strategically) engineered, the seemingly 90 degree angle the campus exists on is camouflaged. However, if you are not venturing around campus via vehicle, you immediately will encounter the uphill battle...with stairs.
One of the biggest complaints amongst Lehigh students is the absurd and awkwardly shaped and sized stairs that can be found all over the campus. Granted, the stair are completely necessary and provide "shortcuts" from building to building. But, there are few places you can stand on Lehigh's campus and not have a view of some set of stairs. They're al over the place, and when they come they seem to come in hundreds. When planning to walk up from East Packer, no matter what route you take, one thing is for sure - you better brace yourself; no matter how in shape you are it is almost a guarantee that you will be panting by the time you reach the top of campus.
These specific set of stairs are known as the "death stairs," and I became very familiar with them freshman year when they were the only obstacle to stand between me and the dining hall. I blame my hatred for these stairs (combined with the other million in between) for my lack of gym use freshman year. The battle with these stairs was not worth the workout. Instead my workout consisted of taking on these babies multiple times a day.
One of the biggest complaints amongst Lehigh students is the absurd and awkwardly shaped and sized stairs that can be found all over the campus. Granted, the stair are completely necessary and provide "shortcuts" from building to building. But, there are few places you can stand on Lehigh's campus and not have a view of some set of stairs. They're al over the place, and when they come they seem to come in hundreds. When planning to walk up from East Packer, no matter what route you take, one thing is for sure - you better brace yourself; no matter how in shape you are it is almost a guarantee that you will be panting by the time you reach the top of campus.
These specific set of stairs are known as the "death stairs," and I became very familiar with them freshman year when they were the only obstacle to stand between me and the dining hall. I blame my hatred for these stairs (combined with the other million in between) for my lack of gym use freshman year. The battle with these stairs was not worth the workout. Instead my workout consisted of taking on these babies multiple times a day.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Personal Problem
Tonight, I'm going to use my blog to post about a personal problem I'm having right now at Lehigh (which I know Professor Littau will not appreciate nor approve of). WHERE IS THE ENTHUSIASM ABOUT THE GIANTS WINNING THE SUPER BOWL? This is Lehigh! Half the school is from New Jersey and another majority is from New York. That's a double team for the Giants due to the fact that New Jersey doesn't have its own team (things I may never understand) causing most Jersians to typically support New York teams. It's killing me that I cannot go to that parade tomorrow, but after last night it seems as though everyone has forgotten about the victorious team of Superbowl XLVI. Where are the Jerseians/New Yorkers - and why aren't you celebrating!
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