We’re checking in again with new student blogger Emily Koh. This is what she has been up to during her first semester here at USF!
“So I promised you big calves, and big calves are what I got. Running in between classes, zumba, and all the extra-curricular activities I have eagerly joined, I discovered that freshman year is a self-discovery each and every day. I’ve learned my limits on procrastination and I’ve learned that crepes every night pack on the unwanted pounds.
Since the beginning of the year, I became a floor delegate for Residence Hall Council for Hayes Healy, got hired as a showroom host for prospective students, founded an online magazine called Her Campus (www.hercampus.com/usfca) at USF, and became a charter member of Kappa Alpha Theta. It’s quite a challenge juggling classes, extra-curricular activities, a social life, and my sanity.
Emily pledging Kappa Alpha Theta
A hefty list it is, I still have managed to explore the city of San Francisco. I no longer have ‘tourist’ printed on my forehead and I have become quite the expert at the Muni. While I am jotting down notes and keeping track of all the tricks to the city, I still have so much to learn. College has tested me not only in academics and responsibilities, but who I am as an individual. I’ve come to the realization that even though USF tries to provide all the tools to help me succeed in life, it’s really up to my own initiative to make things happen. For example, I was at a warehouse sale for American Apparel and by chance I interviewed Dov Charney, the owner of American Apparel, for my magazine. After some talk, I received a call later that day from American Apparel offering me some gift cards. I, of course, willingly agreed. A small action on my part ended me with some bragging rights and a self-indulging shopping spree.
Emily interviewing the owner of American Apparel for her online magazine
Every word you speak, every action you take, and every encounter ultimately determines whom you will be and whom you will associate with. So I want to tell you that freshman year is not only about self-discovery but taking advantage of everything that is offered to you and seizing every opportunity. Sure I’m just a freshman, but who says I can’t have a success story after one semester? Try everything and aspire for everything because if there is one time to do it, it’s now.”
Thanks Emily! I know I have said it before, but I am so impressed with how involved on campus and in the community our new students are! They have only been here a short time, but have already set up roots! I think all of our new student bloggers are setting excellent examples of how to become involved on campus. Congratulations!
We’ll check in with Victor, Sascha, Karissa, and Emily one more time after the end of this semester.
