If you are rubbing your eyes wondering if you could possibly be seeing two blog posts in one week when we have been quiet for so long, I don’t blame you! But I was too excited to introduce you to one of our new Communication Studies majors that I couldn’t wait any longer! Help me welcome Kelsey Duff to USF! She has agreed to document her first semester here on the blog for us! Here she is…
“Hey everyone! My name is Kelsey Duff and I am a freshman, Communication Studies Major at USF! Leaving my hometown of Somerset, MA seems so far to others, but I am already excited about everything San Francisco has to offer! I am sure you are all wondering why this 18-year-old girl wanted to fly all the way across the country to go to the University of San Francisco. Well, I can tell you that when I visited this school last March with my family it was love at first sight. From the beautiful hilltop views, the stellar school clubs, the overall beautiful campus, and having this all located in THE BEST CITY EVER, what more could a student possibly want?
New COMS major Kelsey
First day of moving in was exciting, nervewrecking, and busy. Everything was planned to the nines for the new students even to the point where I received a 3 musketeer on my desk as I entered my room! My room and the school itself were starting to feel like home instantly. Once the bed had been made, pictures had been hung, and the overall convocation ceremony had been performed, I felt like I had officially become a Don.
As I began to attend all of my new classes, I got to know the campus better. Yes, the views are extraordinary at Lone Mountain I assure you, however the hike up to get to class is certainly a workout! But after the first week it’s a piece of cake! I certainly will not gain the “freshman 15” going up that mountain. Either that or the Koret Recreational Center will surely keep me in shape! Koret has so much to offer! The other night my roommates and I did Zumba! What a fun workout!
No need to go to Koret…
One thing I have definitely looked forward to about this school was visiting the city with my friends and just going to different kinds of events, restaurants, and shopping districts. On our first weekend off, my roommates, Danielle and Macie, and I used the MUNI pass for the first time and went to Union Square. Now you have to understand the excitement when I saw a two-level Forever 21. It was awesome! What girl wouldn’t love that large amount of space filled with brand-new fashion-forward clothes?
My roommates and I love the independence we get from going in the city! In fact, just buying groceries for our dorm makes us feel a little grown up inside. We all just love walking around town trying to figure out how to get from here to there and enjoying the overall San Francisco scenery! I love going to Golden Gate Park for a run and seeing the beautiful garden displays they have there. The flowers are absolutely stunning, and the park is always maintained well. The fresh air, beautiful views, and fun paths make the run even more worth it than just getting into shape.
Some scenery we found in San Francisco!
Overall I am beginning to adapt to San Francisco as my new home! Even though I may be far away from Massachusetts and I am missing my family and friends at times, I know it is all worth it. I look forward to telling you more about my experiences at USF and thanks for reading!”
Thank you, Kelsey! We are glad you are enjoying USF!
