Summer 2012 - Here I come!

Many of you stayed updated on my "Odd Job Summer Adventure" last year. I had such a blast trying so many different jobs ( If you weren't able to check out all the things I did in summer 2011, click on 2011 and then on any of the summer months on the right-hand timeline and look at the job profiles to get some crazy and fun job ideas). Well, for this summer, I will be continuing one of the jobs I started last summer. Here's the scoop:

Thanks to you, I have had a fun job for the past year! Last summer, I decided to try to do 10 odd jobs and blog about my experiences. One of the jobs I applied for was an on-call banquet server position at a local full-service hotel. I mainly applied for the job because I wanted to try something new and I really was looking for some job experience and new skills. I started the job this time last year and worked all summer. I blogged about many of the fun times I had, as well as many lessons that I learned. After the summer ended, I continued to work on the weekends, and I also worked over Christmas break. Now that it is back to summer, I will be working at the hotel as much as possible. It is such a great job, and I can't believe that something that started out as a self-dare to work 10 odd jobs over the summer could turn into a long-term job that I love and couldn't do without. I really look forward to getting my weekly schedule because I love working at the hotel so much!

Have you had (or have) a job that you really love? I would love to hear about it, so leave a comment.

** Make sure you check out the blog post beneath this one as well. Let me know if you like my gushing review of my college by leaving a comment or clicking on any of the feedback boxes at the bottom of the posting. Thanks :)

The one item I used a lot last summer? A handy agenda book to keep up with all my job schedules. Check out these if you are looking for the best way to stay on top of your schedule!

Why GGC is THE BEST COLLEGE!

From this blog, you can pretty much tell that I believe that getting job experience is a very important part of getting ready to join the professional working world. I also believe that getting a college education is important! As I wrap up this semester, I can’t help but gush about my college: Georgia Gwinnett College. Being at this school has been such a blessing to me; it really is the best! Here are the top 3 reasons that GGC is the best college in the world.

 1) Teacher-student relationships. I know all of my professors personally. They care about us and are involved in our education as well as with the student activities on campus. I feel comfortable dropping by a professor’s office to chat, and I know of tons of students that will ask their previous professors for tutoring help, even if they are not taking a class from them anymore. I’m definitely not just a number at GGC; everyone knows me here!

 2) The new technology on campus. Not only does our campus boast several huge computer labs, we also have great new laboratories with amazing equipment. We even have students from other colleges come take science classes at our school because the labs are so great.

 3) Small campus. Because our campus is very compact and our student body is just above 8,000 (right now, at least), I have tons of friends that I get to see every day. We all cross paths, whether we are liberal arts majors or science majors. Our student center is always buzzing with activities and events, and there are a lot of ways to get involved on campus.

 So, how have these aspects of GGC helped me in my pursuit of my bachelor’s degree? Because of the teacher-student relationships, I have been able to really learn, not just wing classes. My teachers put a lot of time and effort into making sure that we understand the material and concepts. Plus, having good teacher-student relationships has given me the opportunity to do research with professors that understand my goals and can help me work on projects that I am really interested in. The new technology on campus has given me the opportunity to use laboratory instruments that I will probably be using for the rest of my life. Plus, on my small campus, I have been given opportunities to be involved and to get noticed. Recently, my whole analytical chemistry class went on a school-funded trip to an undergraduate research conference. My research partner and I were able to present our research in an oral presentation, and we even won an award for it! If I was on a larger campus with huge classes, I wouldn’t have had this opportunity. So, if you are looking for an amazing campus, look no further. GGC has been the best experience ever for me, and it has really equipped me for my future career. I’m positive it will do the same for you. Go Grizzlies!

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Favorite Summer Hang-outs

Hi y'all!

I am almost out of school for the semester. This is pretty bitter-sweet...I will be transferring to a different school in the fall, as well as moving into an apartment about 45 minutes from my family and closest friends. I am excited, but also sad that I will be leaving my current campus, which I love, plus I won't be able to see my friends as often. In order to stay close to my friends and still get to hang out often, I like to plan last-minute get-togethers throughout the summer. Here are some of the things we do, as well as fun places we like to go. Feel free to use our ideas, and please comment on this post if you try one out :)

 * Pool Parties - These are uber-easy to plan if you have a neighborhood pool. Just invite people over, get some pizzas, or ask your guests to bring munchies and drinks. We play lots of fun group games, such as Marco Polo, Sharks and Minnows, and Categories, plus we usually have some fun races or 'best jump' contests.

 * Girls' Tea Party at Aristeacrats! This Lawrenceville tea shop is the best place to hang out, get some iced or hot tea, and talk for hours ('cause of course, we are girls. We talk a lot).

 * Bonfire Party - Best for spring or fall when the evenings are a little chilly. Build a bonfire, eat, and run around playing games. We like to play Man Hunt (a manly name for Hide and Go Seek) and several other versions of it, such as Mass Murderer and Sardines. Plus, end the night around the fire playing Apples to Apples, a fun card game.

 * Game Night - Get your best friends together for a night of fun games. Play some fun games, such as Catch Phrase, Apples to Apples, Spoons, and Would You Rather. Make sure you have popcorn, pretzels, and lots of sweets available.

Let me know which party idea you like best. Have fun with your friends this summer :)

~Kaelin

It's that time of the year again!

Teens, you know that feeling...school is almost out, and you want some great summer adventure to make this summer one to remember. Plus, you really could do with some $ for college. Never fear! You have come to the right place :)

The summer is a great time to get outside of your comfort zone and get a fun job! Building your resume will help you out down the road, and getting a summer job will help you meet new people, have new experiences, and make $ so you can have more fun in your free time.

Why stick to the normal jobs that EVERYONE applies for? You'll have a better chance of getting the job if you are creative and find a job that many people may pass over. This was my goal last summer, to have an Odd Job Summer Adventure (hence the blog). I challenged myself to have 10 odd jobs over summer break. I ended up enjoying 7 odd jobs (working around all those work schedules is a challenge in itself), and I had the time of my life. Why not check out my job descriptions to see if there is one you might like to try? Go over to the right side of this blog and click on a summer month to have easy access to my job descriptions. Let me know if you try one of these jobs! I would love to hear how it goes :)

Thanks for reading :)

~Kaelin