tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64231632733680136502024-02-20T04:23:33.708-08:00Cinnamon MooreNataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151148379110706877noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423163273368013650.post-73148054262549110952015-09-21T08:53:00.000-07:002015-09-21T08:53:34.247-07:00we're backkkkkSENIOR YEAR GET IN GEAR!<br />
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I can't believe I'm actually a Senior and 3 weeks into my last semester at Coe...it's awesome and bittersweet all at the same time. I truly feel like everything is my "last". College is such a weird experience because it is an entirely transitional period and never in your life will it be okay to stay up so late, eat so terribly, and nap so frequently.<br />
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Just last night, I sat with some of my best gal pals and talked and laughed until 2am. We all had studying to do and papers to write, but how many more nights like this will we have? We never know, so sometimes a test can wait and that paper can be put off until tomorrow and just staying for one more story from freshmen year makes all the difference.<br />
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If someone had told me 4 years ago that my journey at Coe would lead me to all these wonderful people and to this great place, then I would've signed on the dotted line.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423163273368013650.post-25286073115487574972015-03-25T08:14:00.000-07:002015-03-25T08:14:15.185-07:00springggg breakkkkwhy did spring break have to end?! this past week off from classes was exactly what I needed, but I am definitely not ready to start back today...<br />
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taking time off in the middle of the semester is a blessing and a curse. it's a good time to catch up on work and relax, but at the same time it's so hard coming back after a week of vacation (no matter how nice the weather is now).<br />
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my spring break this year was a lot different than the ones from years past because my family moved to Stafford, VA (about 30 mins outside DC), so I went "home" to a completely new house. luckily, my parents made sure there was a room for me and took all my stuff from home when they moved, but it was still weird adjusting to an entirely new place. however, despite the initial shock, it was awesome exploring DC and seeing all the awesome museums and sites. <br />
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getting to see my "little" brothers was also really awesome - I hadn't seen them in months and it's insane how much they've grown since December! but, when the 3 of us get together, there's no telling what will happen. by the end of the week, I'm sure my parents were relieved to see me go back to iowa after all the shenanigans we pulled. </div>
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Rain or shine, we will take prospies (prospective students) & their families around campus and it's awesome because no two tours are alike.<br />
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I've given some tours that take 2 hours because the prospies are so excited that they want to see EVERYTHING & other families take 45 minutes on their tour because they only want to see essentials, but either way it's always an experience!<br />
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One of the most fun opportunities I've had was giving tours during IPCW (Iowa Private College Week) over the summer - not only was it really awesome to see all my coe-mies again, but we got the chance to show Coe in an entirely new way. The larger groups over the summer had so many questions that they really tested my tour guide skills, but I honestly learned tons of new tricks & tips for showcasing Coe in the best way.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423163273368013650.post-13713687091748347622015-02-13T09:04:00.003-08:002015-02-13T09:04:57.156-08:00$$$One of my favorite times visiting Coe was during Scholar's Weekend - not only was campus swarmed by other prospies (prospective students) which was awesome, but all the faculty and staff were just waiting to meet us. Campus was so welcoming and inviting, that I immiediately felt comfortable despite my 3 different scholarship interviews.<br />
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I practiced answering interview questions with my dad and guidance counselor for weeks leading up to my official scholarship interviews, but nothing could have prepared me for how laid back and easy the interview was. All of my interviews quickly turned into conversations and when I left, I felt excited about everything we discussed and I know I could've just kept talking to the interviewers for hours. Even the departmental interview with only faculty members went very smoothly and I knew that I had chosen the right course by the time we concluded.<br />
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About a week later, I was told that I won a Diversity Leadership Scholarship and it was the best news I had gotten since I found out I was accepted to Coe!<br />
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This year, I am on the other side of the table and get to interview potential Kohawks for the DLS and Distinguished Trustee scholarships. It's been really enlightening to meet tons of new prospies and hear more about them. Being able to interview my potential classmates is so rewarding and it feels awesome that the admissions staff trusts me to know what kind of qualities and experiences shape into a great Kohawk. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423163273368013650.post-66918250336079932912015-01-30T09:38:00.002-08:002015-01-30T09:38:57.321-08:00SBP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Over this last year, I've served as Coe's SBP and it has been the most challenging, exhausting, rewarding, and terrific year. My VP and I focused on students' needs and we made huge strides in improving their Coe experience. We didn't back down when we faced opposition from within Senate and kept pushing to improve relations with faculty, staff, and students.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am beyond proud by all we have accomplished, but unfortunately we weren't re-elected for this year. I don't know what we could have done better or differently, but the great part about moving on is moving up. There are tons of other clubs/organizations to get involved with and I just have to continue being a leader on campus by not letting this loss redefine my Coe experience. We still have the successes of this past year and we have left a great a foundation for the new SBP/VP to build upon. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423163273368013650.post-57169465610435741862014-12-02T13:55:00.001-08:002014-12-02T13:55:55.749-08:00TODAY IS THE BIG DAY!IT'S MY BIRTHDAY TODAY!<br />
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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!<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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A couple weeks ago, I was lucky enough to have my mom and sister fly out to visit me for Family Weekend! They traveled all the way from Colorado Springs, CO to hang out with me for the weekend and I could not have been more excited. My older sister has never been to Iowa and it was awesome to watch her experience Coe and the Midwest for the 1st time.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423163273368013650.post-85155616907043137772014-11-13T13:04:00.000-08:002014-11-13T13:04:09.666-08:00'Tis the seasonIt's beginning to look a lot like Autumn!<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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 <a href="http://www.collegexpress.com/lists/list/10-colleges-that-get-greek-life-right/2020/" target="_blank">greek life</a> right, but because the organizations value each individual and strive to empower each member to be the best they can be.<br />
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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.</div>
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Being part of a legacy of excellence. #TSMUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423163273368013650.post-61495788763085966982014-09-25T13:53:00.002-07:002014-09-25T13:53:13.431-07:00#KohawkNationMy 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. <br />
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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 <i>three </i>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.<br />
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Coe truly offers the quintessential college experience - challenging academics, engaged students, endless opportunity, and an unparalleled support system. But most importantly, Coe <i><b>wants </b></i>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.<br />
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