Oct
10
Once you get to college, you are faced with dozens of decisions every day, especially the first week after move-in. One of those decisions is whether to go through Formal Recruitment, also known as “rush.” Rush is essentially the same for guys and girls: there’s a few days set out where you will tour all of the Greek houses on campus, shaking a lot of hands and meeting a lot people (which can be a bit overwhelming). But by the end of rush, yet another decision arises — to pledge a fraternity or a sorority or not. Personally, I did go through rush, and I did pledge to a fraternity, and I have not regretted it once. I went through rush because I wanted to meet new people. I ended up pledging because I saw the positive aspects a fraternity has to offer: brotherhood, accountability, and friendship. So far, I have loved being in a fraternity. I’m meeting great guys and getting plugged in to more campus activities. Going Greek is not going to make or break your college experience, and it is not necessarily for everybody. But once again, college is about making your decisions and deciding what is best for you.
Oct
7
In the fall, football is my all-time favorite sport to watch. During the game against Mizzou last weekend, the most beautiful sunset took place. It was gorgeous! This was such a special moment, with the band playing and the fans all cheering. I sat in the student section but happened to be very high up in the stands this game. Even when you’re high up in the stands, everyone is so excited to be at the game and to be a part of the Sooner family. One of my favorite moments of the game is before the game even starts. Every week at home, they play a video that shows all of the players and Coach Stoops. When he says “there’s only one Oklahoma” the crowd roars with excitement. It’s amazing! If you haven’t been to a game yet, I would definitely recommend coming out and supporting the team! Even if you’re not a student here, you will definitely get the same feeling of excitement that everyone has. BOOMER SOONER!
Oct
6
Hey guys! I got a little ahead of myself in the last blog and jumped straight into an excited account of my English class without even introducing myself. Anyone who read that probably thinks I’m a nerd now (hint: It’s okay, because you’re right.) My name is Parisa and I am a freshman here at this wonderful university. I like crafts, dancing, traveling, running, quality time with loved ones, baking cakes, making to-do lists, and reading, I’m currently a declared English major, but I’m about to change my major to International Studies with a focus in the Middle East, and I’ve even thought about minoring in Arabic. Or I might change it to Human Relations. (Edit: Actually, as of today, I think I’m going with Sociology.) Honestly, I have no idea what I want to be “when I grow up,” and your advisers at OU will assure you that indecisiveness is perfectly okay. Luckily, at OU there are over 150 majors to choose from, so I have quite the selection to go through until I find the ‘right one’! Read more
Oct
5
As I am getting settled in my classes and starting to plan my schedule for next year, I’ve started to realize how much I rely on all the different OU websites! So I thought I would post a list of some of the sites that make my life as a student and resident so much easier! Read more
Oct
4
One could really fall in love with the 80 degree weather here in Norman. If you haven’t scheduled in a college visit, NOW is the time to do it! There hasn’t been a whole bunch of rain and the temperature is perfect to enjoy an all-day-stroll on the beautiful grounds of the University of Oklahoma. It’s a wonderfully landscaped campus and THE perfect size for walking; not too big, yet not too small.
Oct
3
Alright, so as of a few days ago, I’ve officially been here at OU for over a month. And although it has been extremely hectic and stressful at times, it’s definitely been worth it. I’ve probably learned more in this past month than I did my entire freshman year in high school. So I’m here to offer a bit of advice: just a few things that I wish someone would have told me when I started college. Because after all, college is a huge transition, and we can all use help in the beginning.
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