I don't know if it was the clouded weather or that I just had such a wonderful weekend, but as I went to school today my eyes showed me things I had neglected to see. As I was walking to the FLASH bus, two guys passed me that were speaking a different language and it made me think two different things. One; ASU really does have a vast variety of students with many interesting cultures and two; I should really just suck it up when it comes to French because it would be pretty amazing if I could speak it...even if it is only a little bit. As I was on the FLASH bus, it passed through Mill Avenue. Mill is really a cute street with many places to eat, relax and shop. Sitting there looking out the window, I noticed how Mill brings such a convience to the students and local employees. Years ago, I would have been intimidated by all the college students and adults on lunch, now, I want to make some extra time one of these days to stop there and get a cup of coffee and look at all the neat shops that you don't see everywhere and sit and people watch.

ASU has many other neat things to offer, you could go to a football game and cheer on your fellow peers or get involved in an organization. It is truly amazing the differences between college and high school, can you say freedom? Freedom to wear whatever you want, go to the bathroom without asking, even leave class to talk on that important phone call. And from my personal observation, there is no real punishment or embarresment from the teacher for being late. It is nice to have all these adult freedoms, but what do you think you'll do with them when you have such nice options? Most likely you will be late once or twice and leave early, dress a little scandalous and send a text message or two, but hopefully you will also realize that attending class and doing homework are two choices that you should make more than a couple of times.

Today I started thinking about senior year and how excited I was to graduate and go to college. At first, I was going to attend Florida State University. You may be thinking that seems a little random, but at the time it made sense. After thinking how much I would miss my boyfriend, friends and coworkers, I just couldn't bring myself to leave. However, it is kind of ironic that now I really don't see many friends at campus. And, with work, studying and going to school there really isn't much time for a lot of lunches and shopping together.

Back, to my high school flashback, I remember getting really annoyed towards the end of high school thinking that some people really need to grow up and act like they are going to be college students. If you also are feeling this way, or if you end up feeling this way in a couple of months I hate to break it to you, but some of them never change. I was sitting in my journalism class on Wednesday when I overheard a couple of guys talking. They were all about who was getting with who and about the parties the night before. This I found slightly usual, yet, slightly annoying. Then, the started mocking the professor after everything she would say. Guys and girls that act like that really need to grow up and act their age. When the teacher says, "this was very unusual" and you hear them say, "no, you're unusual" it seriously makes you wonder how they are ever going to be taken seriously as journalists of even adults in the real world. After hearing this same childish game over and over it can get pretty old fast. I understand that it takes time for every one to mature a little bit and realize there is an appropriate time to be funny, but I hope that all of you seniors or fellow college freshman consider that you're getting older and to be "funny" all you want but when the timing is right.

Arizona State University has gotten the claim to be a very happenin' party school. After two and a half weeks of school I would have to say this claim is definitly true. I base this on overhearing certain conversations, "dude I'm so tired, I didn't get back to my dorm till three this morning. I almost wasn't going to come to class, we had such an awesome time last night," one ASU student said. I have to say, that it is kind of pathetic that not even a month into school students are already missing class. Most classes students are not even called on individually, but are expected to volunteer to participate in class. That is even more of a reason to go and just sit back and take in the class when you are tired from all the partying.

Moving on, this past weekend was very enjoyable. It was very nice having a three day weekend just after two weeks of school. While I was enjoying laying out in the pool sipping on my very own creative version of a cherry Coke icee ( future reference; making your own icee does not taste as good as the ones at the movies) other freshman students were rushing. As you walk around campus you can see where some of the sororirty and frat houses are. Although they are not the newest houses, they are still pretty well off. They are located perfectly to school, Mill Avenue, and ritzy-pritzy Scottsdale.

Next week is a big week, I have my first ever college test. I have a French chapter test on Monday afternoon and I am a little nervous about it. I am curious to see if there is a big change between college and high scool language tests. I am hoping for my sake there isn't. The following week I have another test so the next two weeks are going to be filled with cramming in study time. I want to review my class reading assignments and make sure I fully understand everything for all my classes. My goal is to get all A's and B's so I am definitly going to have to be prepared for tests. I will make sure to report back to you guys and gals and tell you if there really is a huge difference between exam set ups. Have a good Thurday, I am going to began studying now before my class.