UWSP Being Home- Blog Post #2

Middle School Students visiting campus

Expanding on why I choose Stevens Point was the feeling of home. Even though I'm from the larger city of Milwaukee, Stevens Point (this little city) to be my home. Like I was saying Milwaukee is way larger than Stevens Point; hence being said the tempo of both of the cities. With the more fast paced environment I assumed that UWM (one of the local UW schools) I wouldn't focus as much as being home, because everything moves so fast within the city. Stevens Point being the smaller school and city its more slower and I was more able to concentrate on my work and be a little bit further from home, but still remaining within Wisconsin. 

The attached image above is a bit of two things that I'm involved within the University. The first one is being a Campus Ambassador on campus. Essentially, I give tours to local schools or any area school within Wisconsin or outside. Most days at work I'm working inside of our Hub, but where the magic happens is when specialty days like "viewpoint, admitted student and tour days." These are the days when I get to show the kiddos or young adults a glimpse of what it's like being a student here at the University. Along, with outside visitors from other schools that visit, they normally stay the night in the ResHalls and really get the experience as a "College Student." I've gone through the sam thing with staying the night. Being able to share my experiences and explain on whats going on is a wonderful feeling Another job that I have on campus is being a general program DJ for our school's radio station 90fm. With the radio station I play music, promotions and speak on live on air breaks. This organization that the school offers through our Communication department allows me to be as creative as possible with my music choice, since music and radio entertainment are certain fields I'd like to get into. 

Having that feeling on "being a student," makes you more excited to go to College! So, when students come to campus and I hold conversations with them, most aren't thinking of College. Especially from my hometown and I know them personally. Getting able to give that advice on how to handle college is an amazing experience to go through! It's definitely a growth that you go through personally, because people really shape one another. 

Stevens Point will forever and always be my home away from home. Days when I go home over the week or when summer break comes, those are the days I wish I was in Point. Whether thats hanging out with my friends, going to my favorite places around town, or seeing the leaves change colors in the Fall. Stevens Point will continue to be my home. Even if I'm 200,000 miles away.