Summer in Seattle…

This post is posted on behalf of Miss Gretchen who is having log-in problems with her computer! - AdmissionsCounselor

Well as most of you already know it rains a lot up here! And the summer is no exception; at least this year anyway, it has been raining lots.

I have been so busy since school got out back in May! I came home for about a week to unpack all the goodies I accumulated over the school year and then I went to Arizona for two weeks. It was so hot, but a lot of fun! When I returned from my mini vacation it was time to start my summer job, I work as a senior assistant in the IT department at my former college. It's so much fun because I'm on the hiring committee and it's a great way to gain work experience and build my resume.

I am also in the third week on my LSAT prep class; I plan on taking the LSAT in September. The class has been very helpful so far and I'm really excited to see what this next school year will bring! As for the remainder of the summer I plan on relaxing, researching for my senior thesis and having a good time with friends!

Summer in Los Angeles!

It's been about 5 weeks since I left campus....I miss it more than ever! I like the fact that I still get to see some of my DU friends who live in SoCal. Hanging out and going to the beaches is always fun. But, what can be more fun than going to the Cali beaches? Well, how about going to the beaches in Europe!. I just got back fom Amsterdam and Paris. As we get older, we are able to network with people that we meet in college. College and all the people Ive met have opened the doors to various opportunities-including traveling! Amsterdam was amazing and I will definitley be going back in the near future. Paris was beautiful as always. There were four DU students who met up with a larger group of college students from all over the nation. We made friends from Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, Raleigh, and Miami. Some of us already have planned the reunion trip to Thailand next summer. Being able to meet people is a great thing. Many of you will be meeting hundreds of people for the first time once you move onto campus. I recommend that you get to know alot of them!

Lets see, what else is new in my life? I work as a campus manager for EF College Break tours. We promote international travel for travelers between the ages of 18-35 (ask for info!) Ive been busy advertising for my tour company this summer. Ive had the chance to see family that I have not seen all year. Ive gone to a few theme parks since Ive been home. I just started summer school at a local community college yesterday. I like it alot, but it doesnt compare to Dominican. I miss our school's beautiful campus =)

I look forward to what DU has in store for us next semester!

I hope that you are all enjoying your summer. To those who have just graduated- CONGRATS!!!! Can'y wait to see you all in the fall!

Victoria Rivera
Student Ambassador
Sophomore Class Rep

Is it really summer?

Hello all! I realized with my friend today that we have been out of school for a month now. During those 4 weeks I have been working in the admissions office for 40 hours a week. During the semester if you have a job on campus you can only work 20 hours a week but not in the summer. I am also looking for another job to continue through the fall semester when I start graduate school for my teaching credential. I have had interviews at Target, Bev Mo, and Sports Authority so far. I was hoping to work at Men's Warehouse because I could use a sweet discount to get cloths for when I start my professional career (its always good to think ahead). But for now I am taking 7 units of school, which leaves only the weekends to have down time which is very different than high school or the normal college semester. I am taking my girlfriend to the play Beach Blanket Babylon in SF this weekend. I also have done a little hiking, and am planning a trip to an Indian Casino with my 21+ friends, and the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, for some fun activities this summer. I am attending a huge 80th birthday party for my grandmother on the 4th of July, which will be nice because my parents and sister are flying out from Texas. So this summer turns out to be busy with class, work, and fun all in one. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and I will check back in with you next month.

talk to you then, Phillip