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This was much needed. Studying for my CPA exams has been taking a toll on me (I’ve been drinking lemon water to keep myself awake. It serves as aroma therapy too ahaha). Stay strong Kimi, the holidays will soon follow<3

Ciao New York Hello Rome!

So guys, this is farewell for now.

Finals are coming to a close and everyone will be going home for the holidays.

However, for some of us who have called the New York campuses home, next semester will present new challenges.

Those some of us are called Global Travelers.

Next semester a select number of students and I will venture overseas and study abroad for the semester whether it be Discover the World or just Rome.

Sure it’s a bit nerve-racking, but words cannot capture how excited I am to visit Italy (let alone live there). I am seeing this as an opportunity that I might never get again so I had to jump on it.

Though this semester is closing fast we can’t forget about next semester. The end is only in sight!

Don’t forget to study for the rest of your finals

and finish out this semester strong because then, and only then, can Christmas break live up to its potential. You guys are going to be hearing a lot less from me,

so sorry to disappoint, because of this whole studying across the world thing. The time difference alone will be a challenge,

but a challenge I am willing to accept.

But don’t forget about me! I’ll be back for the fall semester. So for now, arrivederci! I look forward to telling you guys all about my travels.

Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!

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It's beginning to feel a lot like finals

Finals.

Possibly the scariest word know to high school and college students alike.

A necessary evil, if you will.

But there is nothing we can do about it. They will happen. They will stress us out.

However, we can find solace in the fact that after the couple all nighters we have pulled to take a two hour test the end of the semester awaits us.

That glorious light at the end of the tunnel, or on top of the tree, that is Christmas vacation provides sanity.

So breathe. Open that philosophy book. Study. Time management is one of the most cliché things that you hear about throughout your college career, but the clichés exist because they’re true.

If you find out how you study best and utilize your old, or new, time management and study habits finals won’t feel quite so intimidating.

Finals aren’t meant to kill you, just momentarily get you addicted to caffeine

and that’s ok.

Hard work can pay off. In this case it could pay off with an A and who wouldn't want one of those?

So, good luck to everyone taking finals this week and next week. The worst is almost over!

In the mean time enjoy the last few activities of winter carnival that may or may not provide some stress relief and may the grading curve be ever in your favor.

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So, Thanksgiving is over.

However, this does not mean we don’t have anything else to look forward to because Winter Carnival starts today! It’s that time of year again!

This is an entire week of fun filled, winter themed activities. Who could say no to that? We kick off the week with the most classic New York City activity: ice skating in Bryant Park. Other activities include the Holiday Market, Tree Lighting, and our own Central Park Christmas.

What better way to prepare for finals than to participate in some holiday excitement?

Personally my favorite part, and the activity that I am looking forward to the most, is the Central Park Christmas. Even though it isn’t all that far away, the fact that we can bring things from Central Park like horse drawn carriages to our own great lawn is always a good time.

To the freshman: check out as many activities as you possibly can fit into your schedule. You won’t regret having an excess of holiday spirit.

To everyone else: same thing.

You may or may not have gone to some of the events last year, but I can assure you they are a great way to take your mind off the impending doom of finals.

Thanksgiving was just the tease before the Christmas season can officially start, so let the Christmas festivities begin!

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I'm thankful for SJU

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Literally, it’s like two days away.

So, I, like everyone else I’m sure, have been reflecting on what we are thankful for. Cliché, I know. But it’s nice to think of the things we take for granted sometimes. St. John’s has a multitude of things that fall under the category of things I appreciate. So here are just six of those things.

1) Faculty.

The professors and everyone else that is employed at St. John’s really care about what they are doing, and it shows. Some of the professors I have had and classes I have taken have in all honesty changed my life, or at the very least my outlook.

2) Immense study abroad opportunities.

SJU is very aggressive when it comes to study abroad because they know that it is the opportunity of a life time and should not be missed. I am planning to study in Rome next semester and could not be more ecstatic.

3) Location, location, location.

We are situated in one of the greatest cities in the world (and across the world *cough cough Rome cough cough*). The fact that I can go into the city at any given time is something I wouldn't trade for the world.

4) Stellar alumni base.

I am very comforted in the fact that there have been so many people that have gone before me and that I have at least one thing in common with. Who knows, I could get a job out of it in the future and wouldn’t that be fantastic.

5) Hardcore basketball tradition.

We more than make up for our lack of football here with our emphasis on basketball. I love going to the games, especially the ones at MSG, because there is such high energy.

6) Vincentian mission.

I am a Catholic Scholar and very involved with Campus ministry and don’t know where I’d be without it. College is a place to find yourself, and my faith has definitely helped me figure myself out through service and this mission .

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Hello! I am applying to St. John's university as a freshmen for the fall of 2015. I am interested in thw university very much and attracted by its rigorous academics. I would like to know what you went through to get accepted into the university

Well, first thing's first, the application itself is free if you apply online. Click here to take a look. The application itself is very straight forward and the essay isn't difficult. The essay technically isn't mandatory, however, I would highly recommend it because it's an opportunity to show off a little and explain why you're a good fit for our school. I applied about this time (so, like November-January) of my senior year and waited a couple months before I got the news. After that I looked at all the financial aid, weighed my options, and made my decision!

I wish you luck on the application process!

~SMA: Montana Allen

First off, happy Friday. Second, happy home opener! Tonight starts your Red Storm basketball season so come out and support them at Carnesecca Arena at 7:00 P.M!

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Just made this video of when I studied abroad

I highly encourage EVERYBODY AND THEY MAMA to study aboard or at least travel outside the country

God created this entire earth for use to explore…YOUR ASS AIN’T GETTING YOUNGER…SO LIVE!!

ENJOY!!

So midterms are over and I met with my advisor to talk about this semester and next semester. What's next? Finals. Yea... I know they aren't fun, but if you do it right they don't have to be that stressful either. There are so many things that happen within the next couple months that can make this stressful time a little less so. And not to mention we have Christmas to look forward to! This campus loves Christmas. We have horse drawn carriages and a firework display that bring on the Christmas cheer. Don't forget to go to a basketball game or two while you're at it. Then comes the best break of your life while you mentally prepare for the spring semester. For those of you studying abroad next semester, I'll see you in Europe! It was a busy semester trying to get all of the required forms and applications in for next semester but I know that once I'm in Europe nothing is going to bring me down. I can't wait to experience what will, hopefully, be one of the best experiences of my life. Needless to say there’s a lot to look forward to for the continuing academic year.

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It's national candy corn day...

... nuff said

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Guess what everyone?! After waiting for months, I can finally say that I will be attending St. John’s University!!! Such a blessing 😄❤

It's easier than ever to study abroad and I'm going to help you get started! I am in the process of applying to go abroad for next semester so I'm going to give you good tips on places to go, people to talk to, and websites to visit to make this process that much easier (so don't be afraid to click the links).

Being well informed is your first step to being well equipped. So the home page is a good spring board and starting point for you to begin your research.

After you've decided your favorite option (e.g. Discover Rome, Discover the World, Exchange Programs, etc...) you apply through UIS, submit your down payment, and you're in!

The work doesn't stop there. After being fully accepted into the program of your choosing there's a lot of logistics and more things to apply for such as passports, visas, and scholarships if you need them.