Sitting here trying to figure out what to write about, I came up with nothing. So I’m just going to give you world news updates:

How do you feel about monopoly? Have you played the new electronic version, with no cash but you have a debt card. I played the new version and my mind was so confused….just wait for it…. there’s this 10 inch COMPUTER in the center of the board, that roles the die, picks your chance/community chest card, and holds your cash. Are future?? Where is the fun in it that way….

Would you drink???

 

That’s right the world has created lobster flavored ice cream…

Last for all you Justin Bieber fans…they have FINALLY made the Biebertini

Don’t worry their is no Alcohol in it

Thats all for now ~STEF

•      Plan a weekend get away with your friends. Getting out of your environment can really reduce your stress level.
•      Get together with some people you haven’t seen in a while. Make plans to visit your family or grab lunch with a pal from last semester that you haven’t seen around.
•      Do something for yourself. If you like dancing, go crazy in your room. If you like shopping, head to the mall for a window-shopping session.  If you like movies, treat yourself to a movie and your favorite snack.
•      Have dessert. I wouldn’t recommend in every meal, but every once in a while…indulge yourself in something sweet.
• Listen to a power playlist of feel good music. Here’s my feel good songs.
•  P!nk’s Raise Your Glass > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjVNlG5cZyQ
• Chris Brown’s Yeah 3X > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mC2ixOAivA
• N*Sync’s Tearin Up My Heart > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0lv5llZaS8
• Destiny Child’s Say My Name > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQgd6MccwZc
• Flo Rida’s Club Can’t Handle Me Right Now > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgM3r8xKfGE
• Bruno Mars’ Just the Way You Are > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjhCEhWiKXk

• Try autogenic relaxation. This is a technique where you use visual imagery and body awareness to reduce your stress. You can repeat  words or suggestions to help you relax. Imagine some place you find peaceful and then focus on your breathing.
•  Try progressive muscle relaxation. This technique is when you tense up your muscles one at a time and release them one at a time. This causes you to become aware of muscle tension and relaxation. 
• Try visualization. Sit or lie somewhere peaceful and close your eyes. Imagine yourself in a very calm, peaceful setting and let yourself feel all of the sensations of this place. If your visualizing a beach, feel the sand, hear the waves, smell the salt water. Bring yourself to a calm visual and take a journey.

• Head to your Resident Advisor or ask an Orientation Ambassador if they can help you out.
• Go to the Counseling Center to talk to someone about your stress. 
• They are located on South Campus, McGauvran Student Center, 3rd Floor across from Health Services. You can walk in to make an appointment or call  978-934-4331. They’re open weekdays from 8:30am to 5pm.
• Head to the Rec Center to blow off some steam.
• Talk to your advisor if your course load in over-bearing.
• Join a club to start doing something you love.

Do you know how to ski or snowboard?! I never really learned how because I’m afraid of the ski lifts (I had a horrible experience, it’s painful to talk about). But I think I am ready to giving that ski lift a second chance and learn how to ski. But I have a feeling some of you UMass Lowell people don’t know how to ski either so I have a brilliant idea, let’s hit the slopes! Nashoba Valley is only 20 minutes away which makes it the perfect places for a day skiing trip. Nashoba Valley has different rates depending on when you want to go, if you go all day during the week it is $36 and on the weekend it is $46. Not a skier or snowboarder but still want to go enjoy the snow, try tubing! It is one of my favorite things to do in the winter and a 2-hour pass is only $25! So study this week so you can head to Nashoba Valley this weekend for a study break and some fun!

Your future Olympic skier,
Meg! 

Hey guys!!!!!!

Did you guys know that the school recently bought the St.Joseph Hospital down the street from east campus. The 6 building was purchased for 6.3 million. The St. Joseph Hospital now called University Crossing will be connecting, North, East, South, and Downtown Lowell.  There are a number of different plans on what will be located in this building: police station, student services and activities, classrooms, faculty offices, food, court, and of course student housing….Alot of things are changing on campus…just wait and see..

~Stef

Hey Guys!

Its that time of year that people either LOVE or HATE!!! If your single you feel more single then ever, if your in a relationship and your a guy the PRESSURE is on. That’s right its Valentines day. It’s hard to be single on a holiday (if you can call it that) that is all about love, and you are just trying to avoid it. When your in a relationship do you try and hint to your loved one romantic things like, flowers, candy and other items. If your a guy are you struggling to get something. Here are some tips for the single and the relationsips:

  

      Well, hello again! Ashley here. So all of the Orientation Ambassadors that write these beautiful blogs, post on our fabulous facebook, and update our terrific twitter were all once ORIENTATION LEADERS. Mind blowing, right? Well, now it’s YOUR chance to become part of the Orientation Program!!!

     Any student can apply to be an Orientation Leader, but there are some requirements!
     – 2.2 GPA
     – Good academic AND judicial standing
     – No summer classes (major conflicts with the work week!)
     – MUST be able to attend SELECTION WEEKEND – 3/5 & 3/6!!
       * If you do not attend selection weekend, your application WILL BE withdrawn.


What’s it like??
    If you’re interested in what the typical day for an Orientation Leader looks like, here’s 
   an example! This is an example of a Monday in the Orientation World.
     – Wake up and be ready for breakfast by 7:15am!
     – Set up for the session with particular assignments for the morning!
     – Help with checking in all of the freshmen students!
     – Head over to the welcome and introduce yourself to your group! (In this example, you
     have a Freshmen group!)
     – Use icebreaker games to get your group comfortable and to have fun!!
     – Take your groups to their sessions throughout the day! (Get to know your group..and
     have lunch & dinner!)
     – Perform in the skit!!! (which takes a lot of practice with your OL Skit Group!)
     – After the skit, you take your group to the Rec Center for the night!!
     – @ the Rec Center, you would have specific assignments!
     – Head back to the building you’re staying in with your Freshmen group!
     – Have a debriefing staff meeting and then head to bed!


So…that’s a BRIEF and SHORT description of a “typical” Monday session as an OL!

Have more questions???
     Attend an INFORMATIONAL SESSION THIS WEEK!
     TONIGHT – At Fox Hall at 8PM or in the Link on South @ 8pm!!
     Thursday – At Eames at 6PM!!

Bonjour! Je suis Meg et c’est ma première blog. J’ai jamais fait un bref, je suis très excités!! I realize that most of you don’t speak French but you should learn because it’s a really cool thing to learn and one way to learn is on Facebook. You never thought that someone would actually tell you that Facebook can be a teaching tool did you?! But it can. If you change the language of your Facebook, you will soon learn how to say common things such as “Home”, “Add as Friends”, “Messages”, and “Privacy Settings”. But Facebook can teach you even more than that, it can teach you how to have fun online while being safe. Sure, you’ve heard it all before that Facebook can be a scary place with random people looking through your pictures and friends. But the question is, have you changed your Facebook privacy settings yet?!?! That answer is most likely no, which is silly because we all know how looking through our best friend’s pictures can turn into reading a wall post on your friend’s old brother’s ex girlfriend’s best friend’s page.(confusing I know, but you know what I am talking about (: ) You might not admit that you do it, but let’s face it we all do it. So let’s change those privacy settings and not let creepy people see our pictures.

Still not convinced that you need to change you settings? Well think of the jobs that you might want one day, guess what! They will look through your facebook, twitter, and whatever else you have online. Wanna be an RA or Orientation Leader?! You won’t get it with if your default photo is you taking shots with your friends. Be smart! No one wants to get in trouble for this, so take 3 minutes to change your privacy settings. I promise it will be worth it!

Seulement deux jours de plus de classes cette semaine alors son le week-end! S’amuser!
Pix,
Meg (:

I was blissfully enjoying my tuesday afternoon, when WHAM! I got hit by a snowball out of no where.  When I went to go see who my assailant was, I too grabbed some ammo from a nearby snowbank. What I found was this:  IT IS CURRENTLY PERFECT WEATHER FOR A SNOWBALL FIGHT.  Due to all of the light rain we have been getting, all of that snow has melted and soaked up the rain and it makes perfect spheres of cold goodness.  So if you are looking for something to do this week, grab a couple of friends, make some forts, and seize the day! (Also, be safe… don’t put rocks or crowbars in your snowballs.)

ENJOY THE WINTER WONDERLAND

~James (Lord of the Snow)