Think College Vermont

Hi Everyone,

Sorry that I have not been posting to the blog like I should have been.  That was one of my goals this semester and obviously it didn’t turn out so well. I just want to say that this year has definitely been a super exciting and challenging year. As I prepare to start a new chapter in my life, I want to thank everyone that has been such a big part of it this year. This program has meant so much to me. Both students, fellow mentors, and bosses worked so hard to make this year a huge success. I know that only more good things will come to Think College and our current students. To all the students I have worked with: you guys have all grown so much in the past year! All of you should be super proud with how far you have come academically, socially, and with your independence. You guys pushed yourselves. Your hard work and dedication has definitely shown through. Everyone has worked together to pave the way for the future, and things can only get better! I will miss you all very much. I promise to keep in touch no matter where I am or what I am doing. Good luck with everything! I will continually check the blog for everyones updates!

With Love,

Ashleigh

Jinkies! I can’t believe the semester is over. There are so many exciting things that have happened in my life over the past year.  I’m graduating, I’ll be starting grad school through the George Washington University in the fall, I became an aunt!, I’ve been applying for jobs, and I’m going to be a REAL NURSE soon! I’ve also gotten to know all of you better, and I will really miss having you in my life.  It’s so nice to be able to walk around campus and see all of your smiling faces- students, mentors, Kiersten, Bryan, and Deb.  Thank you all for being great friends to me over this past year.  I’m very proud of all of your accomplishments & you should be too.

Here are some things that I will miss most about the Think College students:

BJ- Your wonderful laugh and high-five, fist bump combos! And your creative use of puns.

Taylor- Your kindness & the fact that you always have encouraging, supportive things to say to your friends. And your giggle!

Leah- Your sarcastic, very funny jokes. And your love of babies. And Ben & Jerry’s.

Nicole-Your wonderful, thoughtful writing. And your zumba dance moves.

Stirling- Your confidence and determination. And your love of older gentlemen actors.

-Amber

P.S. I like BJ’s iPad auto-corrected “Sashaying God Bye” title below

Andrew was right, this class was great and hard at the  same time. Amber is a good cook I am most proud that finishing my exam. I will miss amber the most. it make me want to cry like a 12 year old girl .the professor was a great teacher. Over the two class I took I have grown as a person inside and out. I have learned more about us history. I learned how write a paper made new friends. I’m  going to the conference next wednesday the 9 of may 2012. Say goodbye never a easy thing to do.

My end of the year class was awesome. I had a pizza party and made some new friends! I had a great success in my class homework was challenging though I pulled through with an A on my midterm  and had a successful experience with my professor and other class mates. I will remember the laughs, the memories, the writing, the youtube videos and we discussed so much. I’ll take away from the class the hard work and  the story times. While I was writing I got my dreams and goals on paper. I did my first UVM class I  am so proud of myself. Besides English class I worked with mentors on social skills , building life goals and working on my apps on my school iPad . We worked on so much together and had laughs and tears. Lots of thanks Think College for accepting me into the program it was the best first semester. Thanks Kiersten and Bryan.

Made a tee that is tie died, that was fun. So very sad class is over, but saying goodbye is a hard thing to do. But all good things must come to an end. My final exam is on Friday. I am a trooper and I’ll truck right through it.

BJ Parrott Enjoys "Finals Stress Relief Event: Tie-Dying Ts"

On Saturday I went to Hanover, New Hampshire to campaign for Obama. I campaigned with the UVM democrat club and the Dartmouth democrat club for 4 hours. I had a free lunch at the event. I met a girl from my history class named Alma.  She is nice, and we are going work together to study for test Friday.  We now friends. I also met a girl named Lily.  We got over 33 signatures for presidnt Obama. I left at about 4:30 and got home at 6:05pm. I had lot of fun. I want to go back soon, I really loved Hanover, New Hampshire.  If I were able to move there I would. I was really happy.

Post from 4/4/12

Today I had work and class. I also had lunch with my classmate. Alexis It was a fun .time getting to catchup and getting to know another uvm student. Yesterday I went to get a free Ben & Jerry’s cone, Chocalate Chip cookie dough it was yummy. Been stresseed with a reasearch paper I have to write for English. I am writing it on Self Advocacy which is what I am  happy about. Today at lunch I Saw Allison and gave her a hug.. Today I am with Sophia and were going to Autism Awareness Day in Montipler and I am so excited with Sophia. Lots going on  in my life been Crazy. my roomates and cousin and I were all in the news  from the Norwich basketball tournament that was really excited  I won first place that day.  Also I got an A on my midterm which I am happy about Yay!

This weekend for Easter I had a 17 pound turkey with stuffing and mashed potatoes and cranberrysauce and carrots and then for dessert we had mud pie. Then we got dropped off at my mom’ s housethere while I was there we had ham potatoes and carrots and homemade rolls, and we colored Easter eggs. After my feast I was very full. Later that night my mom took me back to my house.

Leah

Happy Easter everyone! (A few days late…)

I am sitting in the fireplace lounge with Leah right now working on her schedule and I thought I’d post since I haven’t in forever! The semester is flying by of course, we only have about a month left of classes! For the Think College students, that means one more month and you have officially completed a FULL year at UVM! For me, and other senior mentors, it means one month until we graduate and leave the wonderful college life. It is so bittersweet! I am excited to be done with school for a bit, but I will miss Burlington, campus and of course all of the students and people I have met through this program (and in the past 4 years!). Anyways, let’s all enjoy this last month together, if we work hard for a little bit longer, we can celebrate just as much when we are all finished! Good luck everyone!

PS. Tomorrow is the Vermont Family Network conference at the Hilton and I get to spend the day with the one and only Stirling Peebles!! I am SO excited, as it has been way too long since the last time I saw her. It should be a fun day with the students and I’m sure we will do a great job tabling, just like we did with the Spread the Word Campaign….!

Until next time…
Alison