So the 2015-2016 CUNE college year had begun.
Literally it has been nothing but GO since I've gotten here. Classes are great and it's exciting to watch the new freshmen come in. This year I am a Sophomore majoring in Graphic Design. I'm eager to jump into some of my classes, while others I'd rather just be finished with. Textbooks are costing me out the bum this year. One of my books for Art History was $252.00 in the bookstore and because it's so new, there aren't any used copies. Luckily Amazon saved the day and sold it to me for about $175.00 so that was a bonus. I'd rent it, but long term it was better to buy because I need it for Art History I, II, & III. I guess it pays for itself.
I've only been on campus since Sunday or 3 days. My friend (wouldn't want to mention her name - it's a curtesy thing to me) and I are roommates which is fantastic. Both of us are having a bit of mental health issues but it's nice because we try to help each other. I've been having a bit of trouble, but I'm trying really hard to manage. I feel ridiculous because I've only been here 3 days, but mental health doesn't give a shit - it does what it wants.
Campus is absolutely beautiful this time of year and the weather is epic. Waking up to 51*F is so much better then Texas weather. Got a bit of construction but it's to be expected considering our school is 112 years old, but it'll all be done eventually. I look forward to meeting new people this year and hitting new challenges. I'm really waiting for things to hit full swing. I'm super excited because I was offered a campus job! I'm now working as a receptionist at Jonathan Gallery. I only work once a week for an hour... BUT it's a start which means 2nd semester I should have more luck since I've been previously employed on campus and I can cover shifts. Minimum wage in Nebraska is $8.00 p/h and it's going up to about $9.00 p/h in October or December. An extra $16 every two weeks will be helpful in case and emergency art purchases decide to show up.
I'll do my best to keep up this semester with posts - Classes might get the best of me, but lets hope that won't happen.
I wish everyone a spectacular school year (or work year - whatever).