To Grandmother's House We Go

It is a tradition in my family to travel to my grandmother's farm in Iowa for holidays, and this winter was no different. I traveled with my husband out to my parent's house in Kenosha County to spend a smaller, more personal celebratory time with my mom, dad, and my little sister, who flew in from Colorado for a few weeks. (But, sadly, has gone back!)

One of the things I most appreciate about attending UW-Parkside is that I live so close to home! It is a reasonable 30 minute drive to the county from Racine, but it's far enough away that I have always been more connected to the city than the county. This makes every get away to "home" an experience to treasure! Often, my parents come up and visit me, too!

On the trip to Iowa I got some good reading done and was able to catch up on some much needed sleep, but the rest wouldn't last long. As we drove down the gravel road to my grandmother's farm, listening to the radio forecasting more snow, I realized that there would be lots of shoveling ahead on me for this holiday. My grandmother's driveway was completely covered in ice! We had to salt it, chip it, and shovel it. It took nearly two days to finish!

I was glad to help my grandma, though. She turned 85 this year and is still living on that farm and driving. Pretty crazy. It was nice to get a break from school and visit with family, but I'm glad to be home with my kitty-babies! Now that I've had a nice long break I am ready to get back into school!!!

I'm Back for Spring Semester! Are you ready?

Hi everyone! I'm sorry I haven't posted anything new for a while! If my last post is any sign to the affect that 18 credits can have on one person's sanity, perhaps you will be understanding of the needed hiatus after fall finals!

There has been a lot that has happened since I posted last, and I am hoping to do some back posting on those experiences today. Spring semester is a week and a half away, so there will be all kinds of new and exciting posts coming soon! But first -- If you have stumbled across this blog and are planning to attend school next semester you might want to read this:

If you have received an acceptance letter from the university, and are a new incoming student for the spring semester, (and you don't have any transfer credits), you should contact the advising center at UW-Parkside. If you are planning to transfer, (and have received an acceptance letter and a transfer credit report), you should also call the advising center! Make sure you call as soon as possible! The sooner you can sign up for classes the easier it will be! (However, if you are waiting on transfer credits and are anxious to sign up for class -- don't freak too much. :) There will be classes open, but you should be prepared to be a little flexible and take a little more time in selection. It won't be the end of the world!)

For current students, if you haven't met with your adviser you might want to give them a call. It's good to get into see you adviser earlier vs later. At the end of each semester, (ei November/March-April), you need to meet with your adviser to review your plan for graduation. If you have a declared adviser you have to meet with them to lift your flag! If you have a declared major your adviser is in that department, unless otherwise specified.

I hope you are all ready for spring semester! If you need to reach advising you can call 262-595-2040. You can also access information on the advising session and other links online


Post any advising questions or concerns below and I will either answer them, or refer you to a source with the necessary information!!!