A recap

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Darien Lake:a serene picturesque view

Darien Lake:a serene picturesque view

A carousel of memories

A carousel of memories

Nana Gyyesi riding the "Bear Valley Bumper Cars"

Nana Gyesi riding the "Bear Valley Bumper Cars"

Shadesia Roberson soaking in the hot sun

Shadesia Roberson soaking in the hot sun

The Predator: Jacquay Wilder and Sheena Murray

Hey! It’s Kiley here blogging about life here at Genesee Community College. These pictures were were from the first College Village Saturday retreat and there is a Saturday Getaway every week.This is a great release from a typical stressful week here at Genesee Community College.The number of students reached its peak for this event and proved to be a great success.I attended this event last year and looked forward to this event specifically. It’s a great way to start the year, forming new bonds and friendships! I have many fond memories of my first GCC Darien Lake trip last year.For example, I still have the caricature I bought last year as a souvenir. I feel students living on campus should take advantage of the opportunities to get off campus. The off-campus “Saturday Getaway’s” not only get you out of your element, but are free.

On Saturday, (September 11th) I went to the University at Buffalo to visit my friend, Michaela Raes, who is pursuing to get into the pharmacy program. This made me face “head on” the reality of transferring to another school and all the work that is a part of this process. It is a tad overwhelming to be honest with you, but is something every second year GCC student must face. Till next time! -Kiley-

Get Involved

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Thursday (Sept-17-2010) was dinner and a movie, in the student union. I volunteered with CAB (Campus Activity Board) in helping with the set up. CAB provides the majority of the social and cultural programs at GCC. They sponsor a number of activities, entertainers, lecturers, and performing artists, events and student travel programs. I try to volunteer as much as possible when I have the time. It was actually fun to be a part of it and meet new people. Everyone sat around, chatted, ate tacos, and watched “Alice in wonderland”. Oh yea Apple pie was for desert (one of my favorites).

There has been so many events going on, and working in MarCom is giving me a lot of experience in developing my Public Relations skills. I’m always walking around taking photos of people and joining in on the many events on campus. So if you see me holding a camera, don’t be surprised if I ask you for a picture. I’ve also signed up to be a part of the African-American club, our first meeting is on Tuesday, and so I’m ready to see what that’s about. I love to be involved; it gives me a sense of accomplishment and makes me feel good to know that I’m making progress.

“If you’re not actively involved in getting what you want, you don’t really want it.”

STAY TUNED!

Ebony 🙂