When people think of Honors, they probably immediately think of ambitious and eager kids, harder classes, maybe even the perks of first Monday breakfasts. The first focus on Honors from those on the outside looking in is most likely the academics in the classroom. But how many people consider the learning we do outside of [...]
One week ago, last Thursday night to be exact, I was walking back from the BLUU as an onslaught of extremely well dressed people was flooding into the doors of my dorm, Milton Daniel. As Honors College officials and admissions personnel held open the doors, smiling an apology to me as I weaved through the [...]
Imagine being immersed in a place where the common phrases include “No Pasa Nada” and “Vale,” where meals last a minimum of three hours, and where all the shops close in the afternoon for everyone to siesta and relax. Sounds like the life, huh? This is the culture of a Spaniard who lives in Sevilla, [...]
Dr. Pitcock traditionally takes the students in his Honors Cultural Memory II class on a trip to a unique destination during Spring Break. In the past he has gone to New York City and Hawaii. This year the selected destination was Boston! Eight girls in his class signed up this year to learn a little [...]
Last night a party was held in Milton Daniel Honors Dorm for prospective students. My RA Laura and I went on an expedition to scout nervous, incoming freshman, intimidate them a little with our college student awesomeness, and steal food from their fancy, catered buffet. Before we could get to the line, however, we spotted [...]
