Learning to Live

2 posts in 1 day because I finally have free time. As this academic year comes to a close, I find myself thinking about how it was the best year yet. Granted, I say that about every year, but I'm so thankful for the people I met this year, the fun times I've had, and everything I learned. Even though it's difficult to say goodbye to some of my wonderful senior friends, I know this is their time to shine and they are going out to do wonderful things. I'm really just happy I had the opportunity to get to know them all. I wish there was a way I could show everyone how happy I am that I came to Concordia three years ago. But I think the only way to understand it is to experience it for yourself. And it's not Concordia for everyone (obviously), but I think everyone finds that special place that feels like home. I am so happy that it is Concordia for me. Without this wonderful school and the opportunities it provides, I would never have had the chance to get to know a...

This semester I had to take an Advanced Public Speaking, and I was dreading it because I hate public speaking. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to take this class from one of the greatest professors Concordia has and although I learned a lot about public speaking, I learned more about life. Mizzo has the reputation of being a badass professor-- for good reason. Her enthusiasm is contagious and she cares deeply about what her students are learning. Another major plus is that her energy level is through the roof. In her class I learned how to use my voice effectively and how to slow the f down when I'm speaking in front of people, but like I said, there were some important lessons about life as well. Anyone who knows me knows that I have the tendency to be an emotional person and there was a moment when I ended a speech in tears because I felt so passionately about what I was speaking about. I apologized profusely and I was angry with myself for letting my emotions get in the w...