Popping in quick to post a photo I just found. Here's a picture of me and some friends at the University Day luncheon!

Forest not tree

So sometimes in the classroom, other than the material that you are currently learning about, professors will teach you tidbits of wisdom applicable to your current life situation. Last week we were discussing a book we had read in one of my classes. My professor said "Don't get so caught up on the tree that you can't see the forest." She was referring to some of the smaller, less important details the class had been dwelling on throughout the book that weren't as pertinent as the main thesis.

I quickly jotted down the metaphor and the more I thought about it the more it resonated with my everyday life. How many times do I get caught up in smaller insignificant things that aren't as important as the big picture? I try to remind myself of this saying when I find my brain wondering to thoughts that aren't significant. I encourage you to do the same! This is a great example of Notre Dame professors teaching more than what you could learn from your textbook.

Happy Tuesday!

American Saturday Night

I spent my Saturday night at a Blake Shelton and Brad Paisley concert outside of D.C. I love being so close to Baltimore AND D.C.!! There's always so much to do! I went with my best friend who goes also goes to college in the Baltimore area. It was a fun time!!

Now I am working on a paper so I can be finished in time for the RAVENS game at 4:20 P.M.!! I hope everyone else has a good weekend.

First Post!!

Good Evening everyone!!

So I guess this qualifies as my first post.. I hope it's interesting! I am excited to start this blog up so you can see what a Notre Dame student's life is like week to week. Today marks the half way point to my school week! It's been a busy day, filled with my internship, two classes, work, and homework! And to think exactly one month ago I was just starting off my vacation down in Ocean City, Maryland!!

That was my view a month ago! Now as I sit in my room, taking a break from reading for my history class, I can't help but wish I was reading my textbook outside on the beach.. but never fear, the signs of fall are showing here in Baltimore and I'm looking forward to the season!

Family Weekend and Honors Convocation are this weekend so there's been a lot of hustle and bustle around campus. They are opening the new entrance on Charles Street tomorrow which is exciting! I got a chance to walk down the new driveway on University Day a couple weeks ago when I was selected, along with some other friends, to take pictures with our President, Dr. Mary Pat Seurkamp, by the new sign. The entrance is beautiful and I can't wait for the campus community to see it! I guess I better get back to studying now.. I'm a busy bee!

I'll update soon!

Emily