IT'S MY BIRTHDAY TODAY!
I am so excited today because I am finally turning 21! Not only have I waited 21 years for this, but I've waited 11 long months for my birthday!
The only reason I'm blogging about how special today is is because I feel so very special - not only did I receive a card from the Admissions office where I work, but I also found a card and chocolate in my mailbox from the Student Affairs office and one of my professors! I'm just beaming with joy from all the celebratory facebook and instagram posts, not to mention all of the tweets and texts.
This feeling of absolute elation is 100% because of all the amazing relationships and friendships I've built over my 3 years at Coe. I cannot begin to explain how great it feels to walk to class and get hugs and high fives from my fellow Kohawks wishing me a happy birthday! It may seem superficial, but it is amazing to be reminded about how close-knit the Coe community is and days like today make me so happy to be a Kohawk.
So thank you to everyone who wished my a happy birthday because today truly is the BEST birthday I've ever had! :)
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014
The Original Cinnamon
Fun fact: I'm named after my mother, so when she comes to visit it is extra spicy on campus ;)
My parents switch off coming to visit me for Family Weekend, so last year my dad came & my mom has visited me twice - once freshman year and again, this year. It's awesome to have a chance to share Coe with them especially considering how far away Colorado is! Coe puts on tons of events for the families and a home football game always happens to fall on that Saturday which is well-attended by all the football-lovin' dads & brothers.
I would have to say the best part about having my mom in town was all the shopping trips we took - my mom, sister, and I went shopping in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids! Plus she hooked me up with a fridge full of food! Now that it's passed, I can't wait for next year when my dad will come to visit (plus my snack supply has since been depleted).
'Tis the season
It's beginning to look a lot like Autumn!
I cannot get enough of the changing leaves and crisp breeze that signals the end of summer - I am definitely a cold weather person (just ask my closet full of sweaters and puffy vests). There is not a season I love more than fall and being at Coe makes it so easy to bask in all of the red-golden glory of the season. From my single in Voorhees, I can see the perfect tree with the most amazing shades of red and orange branching over the quad and it makes for the perfect start to every day - even Mondays.
Trees on the New Apartment Quad
I cannot get enough of the changing leaves and crisp breeze that signals the end of summer - I am definitely a cold weather person (just ask my closet full of sweaters and puffy vests). There is not a season I love more than fall and being at Coe makes it so easy to bask in all of the red-golden glory of the season. From my single in Voorhees, I can see the perfect tree with the most amazing shades of red and orange branching over the quad and it makes for the perfect start to every day - even Mondays.
Trees on the New Apartment Quad
Even though I LOVE the changes that come with the season, my favorite part of fall is Homecoming - the trees and leaves provide the perfect backdrop for some Kohawk football! Not to mention all that happens during Homecoming week like the parade, pep rally/coronation, and dance. Regardless of the weather, Homecoming season at Coe is truly spectacular.
Representing as Student Body President in the Parade
Emceeing the Coronation with Riley!
Thursday, October 2, 2014
#TSM
#TSM = Total Sorority Move.
Being in a sorority at Coe is a unique experience in and of itself, not only because Coe was ranked among the top ten schools who do greek life right, but because the organizations value each individual and strive to empower each member to be the best they can be.
I'm proud to be a Tri-Delt and for the last 16 years, a Delta has been the Student Body President or Vice President and I am honored to uphold that tradition.
Being part of a legacy of excellence. #TSM
Being in a sorority at Coe is a unique experience in and of itself, not only because Coe was ranked among the top ten schools who do greek life right, but because the organizations value each individual and strive to empower each member to be the best they can be.
Second only to choosing Coe, the best decision I've ever made was joining Delta Delta Delta; these amazing women have inspired me to grow and challenged me to live everyday with purpose. I'm so thankful for the lessons I've learned and the opportunities I've been given just by being a part of something bigger than myself.
Sorority life goes far beyond glitter and letters; it's a perpetual bond of friendship and a promise to steadfastly love one another. I can't imagine my life without my sisters and now that I have them, I will never have to.
I'm proud to be a Tri-Delt and for the last 16 years, a Delta has been the Student Body President or Vice President and I am honored to uphold that tradition.
Being part of a legacy of excellence. #TSM
Thursday, September 25, 2014
#KohawkNation
My name is Cinnamon (yes, just like the spice) and I am OBSESSED with Coe College. Not only because I'm the Student Body President and I have to, but also because it is my home away from home.
I chose Coe and in a lot of ways, Coe chose me. I am from Colorado and moving 14 hours from home seemed a lot more appealing as a senior in high school, than it did as a freshman in college. But Coe is easy to love and after crying once or twice and more than a couple calls home, I realized that this college was the place for me. I chose to come to Coe after I visited campus three times. Once was definitely not enough and I cannot imagine what would have happened if I didn't experience Coe over so many seasons. I came in the fall, winter, and spring and loved it more every time I came. The atmosphere and student body are incomparable and the sheer amount of opportunities unfolding before my very eyes was what attracted me to Coe, but the reality of everything the brochures said is what kept me here.
Coe truly offers the quintessential college experience - challenging academics, engaged students, endless opportunity, and an unparalleled support system. But most importantly, Coe wants amazing students and isn't shy about making that known. I received sooooo much mail and calls from the Admissions office, but all that did was solidify my decision and make me feel wanted.
The #KohawkNation is a living entity fueled by students past and present and is a tradition that I am so proud to be a part of. I wouldn't trade Coe for the world, and if I had the chance, I would choose Coe again and again.
I chose Coe and in a lot of ways, Coe chose me. I am from Colorado and moving 14 hours from home seemed a lot more appealing as a senior in high school, than it did as a freshman in college. But Coe is easy to love and after crying once or twice and more than a couple calls home, I realized that this college was the place for me. I chose to come to Coe after I visited campus three times. Once was definitely not enough and I cannot imagine what would have happened if I didn't experience Coe over so many seasons. I came in the fall, winter, and spring and loved it more every time I came. The atmosphere and student body are incomparable and the sheer amount of opportunities unfolding before my very eyes was what attracted me to Coe, but the reality of everything the brochures said is what kept me here.
Coe truly offers the quintessential college experience - challenging academics, engaged students, endless opportunity, and an unparalleled support system. But most importantly, Coe wants amazing students and isn't shy about making that known. I received sooooo much mail and calls from the Admissions office, but all that did was solidify my decision and make me feel wanted.
The #KohawkNation is a living entity fueled by students past and present and is a tradition that I am so proud to be a part of. I wouldn't trade Coe for the world, and if I had the chance, I would choose Coe again and again.
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