Back In The City

Hey everyone!! So I am in the middle of my second week at Marymount and finally getting into the flow of things. Tomorrow is Apple Fest!--and I am so excited to attend. From what I hear it is going to be one giant block party with food, games and music. But before I continue you should know that I am originally from Astoria, which is in Queens, New York but went to school in Jackson, Mississippi. So I've got both angles. Before I left for school I did not want to stay in the city because I'd been here all my life! When I went away to school, I liked it, but absolutely missed the city and everything about it. Now I'm back in N.Y. and taking advantage of all the free stuff you can do here!! So rest assured all you city and out of state prospective students alike. New York City is definitely always the place to be!

Here's what I discovered and experienced my first week at Marymount and in the city:
-Met a bunch of new people in my classes and realized how easy it was to make friends.
-Discovered the awesome library--that smells really good--(if you like book smell) and has an awesome orange carpet on the stairway. LOL.
- Java City on the first floor in the Nugent Buidling has really good Mayan Hot Chocolate.
-Got a haircut for free at the Bumble&Bumble Hair Salon as a Volunteer Model..and it looks really good!!
-Went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a friend for a total of $10..that's not the suggested donation..but this is the recession.. :-P

Let's see how the rest of the week plays out!

Nina C.

Another Blogger Comes on Board!

We are delighted to have Nina join our blogging team! Here's all the basic info:

Name: Nina Chong

Year: Class of 2011 Transfer

Hometown: Astoria, NY

High School: Evangel Christian High School

Transferred from: Belhaven College

Major: Pre-Dance, Minor in Psychology.

Involved in: Writing for the newspaper and participating in clubs.

Favorite things about NYC: STEPS on Broadway, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Lawn at 42nd St.

My First Week In The City

Hey readers..I’m Lexy Alvarez, or as my relatives call me, Alexandria Alvarez. I’m a transfer student from Miami, FL. I’m a communication arts major, but I’m thinking of changing it to theatre arts so I can study to be a stage manager. This is actually my first time in the city EVER. So, I’m coming in with a whole new outlook. I’ve only been here for a week and already have so many stories to write home about. I love it here so much. It is the most unique city ever. Where else can you walk around and see a very strange opera being performed in the middle of the park? Or accidentally run into the set of Sex and the City? No day is boring here..it can’t be, there are too many unexpected things happening. For instance, today was my first day of classes. After class I decide to look in the black book in the basement of MMC for a job. I found one, called the lady up and she wanted to interview me..now, at the end of the day, I have a new job. It’s funny how things change so quickly. Well, I’m exhausted and I have a FULL day of classes in the morning..so I will say goodbye for now.

Meet Our Next Blogger

Another Griffin has signed on to write about her life for your reading pleasure... I present to you Lexy Alvarez!

Name: Lexy Alvarez

Year: Class of 2012 Transfer

Hometown: Miami, FL

High School: Pensacola Christian Academy

Transferred from: Miami Dade College

Major: Communication Arts

Involved in: Humanities Club

Favorite thing about NYC: Walking around with friends and seeing Broadway shows.


Stay tuned for Lexy's first blog entry!

Movin On Back To The East Side

So, you would think that moving into the same location for the second time would be easier than the first right? NO. I had some how accumulated almost double my wardrobe and shoe collection. I knew that living in the city would open my eyes to shop and update more frequently but then I just have to wonder, where did I get the money to buy all of these items!? and then.. I remembered... The glorious checks that came to me, with my name on it,and the hours I had worked over those long summer days and how I always felt it was necessary to treat myself. I also remembered the days like today where I would sit here looking at the heaping piles of merchandise thinking," that's the money for my lunch and dinner for the next week" and the ever so popular, "my mom was right." In any event I moved everything into my new room, with a gorgeous view of the upper east side when I again had a revelation that I had more than enough apparel but that I had no items for the kitchen. How am I to make ramen without a pot,or a fork!? You see, this is all just a hot mess of a situation I had gotten myself into but luckily for me I have 3 other roommates who brought all of the kitchen items. Moral of the story (or shall we say blog) is to spend money reasonably. There are MANY temptations here in New York, so when you are feeling like that black cardigan sweater will really be great cause then you can get rid of your older one. Think, "if I buy this right now, will I be able to eat next week?" If yes, get it! If no, save the money and budget shopping into your next paycheck. Enjoy!

Gab

Welcome!

Greetings, thanks so much for coming by the Marymount Manhattan College blog! Here you'll be able to read about the lives, experiences, and random thoughts of the MMC Griffin community living, studying, and working in the city.

Meet Gabby, our first contributor:

Name: Gabby Wright

Year: Class of 2012

Hometown: Havertown, PA

High School: Haverford High School

Major: Business Management with a marketing concentration, Minor in Environmental Studies

Current Internship: New York City Dance Alliance

Favorite thing about New York City: Student rush tickets for Broadway shows.


Be sure to come back often to meet our other bloggers and to see what they and Gabby have to say!