So, fortunately, this week has been quite busy. This past Monday was my birthday (yay!) and it has been the best that it’s been in a while. And I didn’t expect it to be. Transferring into a new environment is hard to say the least, but the friends that I’ve made here (and the people I knew beforehand) have been really awesome. The social experience has been getting better by the day and everyone is so welcoming; I thought it was going to be much harder. It’s like everyday, I’m meeting a new friend. As well, I’ve found myself knowing something familiar — again, it’s identifying with the small environment that Albertus Magnus has. Everyone knows your face and who you are, they say hi, and smile when you see them. There’s honestly so much to talk about from this past week. Tests, papers, and everything else have kept me from being idle.
On Monday, I got to train for my new position as a tour guide for the Admissions Office. It was my first training session and it was fun, I liked it a lot. As a history major, I find myself looking at everything and thinking, “Wow. Everything big and small has a history”. Albertus Magnus, like New Haven, is a mecca of history. The college was founded in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters and everything — the sisters, the classrooms, the teachers, and all living accommodations were located in what is now Rosary Hall (the library). All buildings (except for the theater, which housed Polo Ponies and Dominican), used to be homes. And that in itself is something to marvel at. The architecture and layout of the homes is extraordinary and to think that people had lived in them is mind-boggling. Walking around during the tour, the history of Albertus Magnus was clearly abundant, but also, it radiated the programs, clubs, and aspects of the College that make it so unique. It’s the first year that Lacrosse is premiering at Albertus, and will be a club sport. However, as of next year it will join the list of the recognized college sports. Everyday, it seems as though something new is happening and the college is constantly taking steps forward and becoming a bigger name. Personally, I think all of it’s just really cool. Well, then. Homework is to be done (that’s something always keeping me on my toes!)
Later!

This is all a new environment for me. Last year, I attended Southern Connecticut State University and loved it, however it wasn’t the appropriate school for my major — history.
History is something that I love truly and dearly and realized that to continue on with that passion, I needed to be elsewhere. So, like I did my senior year of high school, I looked into becoming a student here at Albertus Magnus College. Thankfully, I made it all the way here and now and living on campus with great classes and everything else that comes with it.
I’ve found for myself that the school has wonderful class sizes (smaller than those at SCSU) and teachers with unique and wonderful personalities; I honestly could not have asked for better. Each teacher recognizes the needs of each student and cares deeply for what they’re doing. The smaller class sizes have really made a difference in how I learn as a student and help me to be more involved and interested in every class. As well, I have wonderful classes that cater to my major and are helping me move forward into my field. Although General Education classes are required, I am still able to take the majority of my classes dealing with History and English (to be my minor hopefully). American Revolution, 19th Century Europe, and Western Civilization are all classes that keep me interested and engaged. I can honestly say whole-heartily that I am more than happy that I have transferred here and plan to stay here through graduation and have found somewhere that I can call a second home.