Whether you are new to reading this blog or a returning reader, I want to start off this year's blog with a bang and an introduction about me with some plans for this year.
My name is
Madison Olle and I am a sophomore.
If you ask me my
major, the answer has probably changed three times since the start of this year
alone.
Thankfully, the
fact that UNC Asheville is a liberal arts school has allowed me to change my
major without getting behind in credits due to their goal of “well-roundness”
for each student.
This means that
even though I may have not liked French last year like I thought I would have,
it helped me get my foreign language requirement done.
I love the fact
that UNC Asheville is a liberal arts school.
Time after time
I have expressed to my friends and family that I couldn’t imagine if I had to
declare a major upon entering school last year.
Picking a major
is tough…
As I mentioned
earlier though, UNC Asheville makes sure you take a variety of classes to
become an active learner in all departments; one way of achieving this is to
have each student take a “cluster”.
A “cluster” is a
combination of different department courses, such as art, science, language,
and math. Each “cluster” is designated a certain topic, such as “Human Health
and Illness” or “Latin American Studies”. For a complete list of the clusters
and what makes them different in courses, here is the link for more information
- http://clusters.unca.edu/clusters.
There you go –
the beauty of a liberal arts education; giving you the opportunity to “dabble”
in various spectrums.
With all of that
said, it is obvious that I am in love with UNC Asheville, and promote it
whenever I can.
I also love to
promote school programs, which I am heavily involved in.
There is
something on this campus for everyone, and this year through this blog, I hope
to enlighten readers of the wonderful opportunities that are inside and outside
of the classroom. I will include links whenever possible to help you get
involved too!
But knowing where to get involved can be tough.
Last year as a
freshman, I knew I wanted to do something
but didn’t know how to get started, but once you have the proper sources, the
process of choosing becomes easier.
What about
joining a club, starting your own, or maybe becoming a part of Greek life? SAIL
(Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership) can give you all sorts of cool
information.
Feeling sick? Or
want someone to talk to for free counseling? Health
and counseling center
will have you feeling better in no time!
Besides all of
these cool activities, there are campus recreation opportunities that do not
involve long-term commitment.
I love to relax
by taking some campus workout classes, in particular yoga. Campus recreation
has a lot to offer, from weekend trips such as hikes to casual workout classes,
campus workout competitions, club sports, intramural sports, and so much more -
they are worth the web search.
Wondering what
else is going on on-campus?
Whether you want
something relaxing or a lecture to attend, here is the link to go to – the
master school calendar.
Everything on-campus is listed there.
As I mentioned,
I try to stay involved with campus events; I will try to give you a heads up
about any exciting events, but I also write about them after attending, that
way if you couldn’t make it, you can check out the blog post and catch up on
how the event went.
On the other
hand, maybe you don’t attend UNC Asheville and are a prospective student, or alumni
– I will definitely make sure you feel
as though you were here by staying informed.
Here’s to a
great year of school blog posts!
GO BULLDOGS!
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