Countdown to College

Currently I have roughly 13 days to pack all of my belongings and make the big move to Btown. That number could quickly jump down to 9 however because yesterday I was offered an application for some new position titled "Community Mentor." From the sounds of it, it appears this is a somewhat new position, despite the "previous CM's future success." All of my IU friends seem to be absolutely clueless. Assuming you, as well, have no clue what a Community Mentor is, I'll quote the email that was sent to me.


"Each year the Foster Center selects promising residents to serve as Community Mentors. The Community Mentors (CMs) are first year students who take on various leadership roles on their floor and within the residence center to gain experience as a student leader and valuable knowledge of the university. CMs from Foster have gone on to be resident assistants, student government representatives, leaders in Greek life, leaders in the business school, and many other roles.

The CM program works to balance learning with experience. CMs go through a year-long programming model of leadership and development, and learn about themselves and what it takes to be a great leader. With guidance and support from the Foster staff, the Community Mentors are also responsible for Welcome Week Events as well as being part of Community Council and Foster’s Little 500 week events.

In addition to all the great skills you’ll learn as a CM, you’ll also receive a $1500 scholarship that will go towards your housing fees and you will move into the center on Friday, August 20th and start leading right away!"


Well for starters, the $1500 and early move in date sound excellent! Besides that, I think I'm pretty cut out for it. I've been thinking about being an orientation leader next year, so this would definitely be a good "in" for that and for the disney college program down the road. I'm such a college student already, thinking ahead about every little aspect. Goodness. The only bad news is I won't find out if I get the position until the 18th..two days before move-in in that case. Hmph, just a tad challenging. I'm finishing my application today and will obviously keep you posted once I find out for sure. Fingers Crossed! :]

On a much brighter and absolutely positive note, I received an email the other day informing me I have been awarded an additional scholarship through IU. The email explained that I was awarded because of positive academic standing and financial need and instructed me on how to sign into OneStart to accept the given amount. I was extremely excited but was expecting a smaller award, $500 or so maybe? I signed onto OneStart, clicked on the financial aid link only to discover the Scholarship is an additional $2500! Whaaaaaat?! HOLLA, HOLLA! It just goes to show that hard work and good grades actually DO pay off. :D


This post is ridiculously long. If you're still reading, a pat on the back is well deserved! I'm off to pack up even MORE stuff in my newly bought plastic storage. I'm quickly learning to cram stuff in places it shouldn't fit...all preparation for college life. :P