What a Way to Make a Living...

I have just finished two weeks on my placement, meaning I have been in America for 3 full weeks now.

So far so GREAT.

I have been allowed to meet more students which are enrolled at Northeastern University, themselves are a part of the Husky Ambassadors group which means they volunteer to help visitors (prospectus students and their families) around the campus on tours which lead them through the full campus itself, into classrooms, student dorms, around International Village or even an Athletics tour to allow people to see what we offer here at Northeastern University.

I have been helping out a great deal in the Visitor Center, attending tours and info sessions as a visitor but now a faculty member to enhance my learning of the wonderful University.  I do feel that I have learnt a lot through these sessions, but being given the chance to meet so many people throughout these weeks I now have a great feeling of Northeastern University, what it has to offer- and my important role throughout the next 12 months I will be here for.

I do love working 830-430 it allows me to have evenings to enjoy by the park, running, baking, exploring or even just to relax.

This is where I wait every morning on the Green line to transport me to my wondrous workplace. 

'Heeling'

Sadly I haven't had the best of weekends.  My blister which was on my right foot became really big one day when I tore of my band aid which did not help matters in the slight.  From there my ankle and heel all ballooned up from working on it weekly, the heat and my irritating new leather shoes.

 I had been given two free tickets for the Boston Freedom trail to use that Saturday.. unfortunately I could not do it so I had to give it a miss and I stayed put all weekend in my room watching a total of 7 movies, researching LOTS on Boston and eating. 

 On a BRIGHTER NOTE.. I have just finished work and my foot has HEELED tremendously which means no more icepacks, bandages or plasters which is good news.  Tomorrow is Tuesday 10th July - which can only mean after work I am heading to the airport to meet Molly!  She is the 2nd of three co-ops which are interning with Northeastern University, me being the first and Molly now the second.

EXCITING STUFF!

My July 4th.

To my surprise we had July 4th off work, I never assumed we would get a holiday off work but understanding the importance of independence day it’s obvious to have a day of to reflect on Americas history and to enjoy your day celebrating Americas past, present and future.

On my July 4th, I headed into the Boston Harbour area, which I enjoyed watching the many big old tall ships sailing the sea, showing off their elegance fabulous structures.

Meeting some sailors testing boys strengths at their pitch tent, indulging in free goodies which were getting given out in celebration of today. 

Walking alongside the Charles River was a treat, there were so so so soo many people out with tents, blankets, towels, BBQs and drinks awaiting the fireworks which were taking place at night.  I managed to go into the Hatchshell area and experience where the Boston Pops concert was going to be taking place, which was cool as there were just as many people crammed into the area happily awaiting for the concert to start later on in the evening.

It was a great atmosphere anywhere you went with Blue, White and Red floating around everywhere showing of the colours of the American Flag!

  

I'm hoping next year to do celebrate more, but I think I did not too bad at experiencing some of the festivites of July 4th considering it was only my 2nd week of being in America.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

 Since I am in America and today is a really really big important celebrated day here,  I have the day off work, going out later to the Charles River to watch the celebrations and the many mighty fireworks!

"Fourth of July is Independence Day

The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a federal holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of the Independence on July 4th, 1776."

http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Independence-Day.shtml

Newby..

My first two days within Northeastern and I am loving it!  Everyone is so friendly, slightly unsure on everyone’s names but I’ll remember them all soon!  So far I haven’t done much computer work as it was not ready for me to become added onto the system!   

Though I have learnt so much about the campus… actually wishing I could enrol here to study!  Getting adjusted to the different grading systems is going to be a long process, but there is lots of manuals and help available for me to pick up my answers!  I attended about 5 or 6 of the NU visitor guides, which gave me a real feel of what the university has to offer.  It truly is a great university for students to arrive to, and feel in a massive family.  

Sadly my new shoes gave me a MASSIVE blister, which hurts a great deal.  Moral of my first few days is to wear socks when wearing new shoes and avoid painstakingly sore ankles!

All in all, I am excited to continue learning and growing a part of the NU admission team for my 12 month placement!

Buuterflys..

Well, its 2100 and I am lying in bed, all ready- set to go.
Tomorrow is the first day of my placement, even though I know where to go, how to get there, whom to meet ... ..I still feel nervous.

Its a good thing though!  I can not wait to start my placement, a full year ahead thats pathed out infront of me on unpredictable pebbles.
Exciting.

Good Night...  ..  ... .

Pinchpunchfirstofthemonth

I visited and used the laundry station just a 3 minute walk from the apartment today – my clothes are now so fresh and so clean clean!

Visited Northeastern university today, taking pictures and getting to know the campus a little bit more, hopefully I’ll not get lost now tomorrow on my first day of placement!

This is an on campus volley ball court! I'll need to join in one day

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The very welcoming chairs all around campus! I LOVE.

GO HUSKIEEES