"We Are..."

I figured what better mug to start with than my trusty Penn State mug. I got this mug when I visited the school during Spend a Summer Day in August, a year before I would eventually go here. As everyone knows college applications can be one of the most stressful experiences senior year. The agony of picking the best school that fits your personality is tough! It's a big decision to decide where you want to spend the next four years of your life. I knew one thing I wanted, however, and that was spirit. I wanted a college that I can be proud of and that would be proud of me and so my search began! It wasn't long until I stumbled upon, what I believe to be one of the most spirited colleges out there not to mention it's academics were up there as well. It was the perfect fit. I still remember that December morning, waking up to the mail. I've always heard the rumors that big envelopes meant acceptance and small envelopes meant rejections, but I still didn't put two and two together that the large white envelope that was entitled ADMISSION OFFICE could be my acceptance letter.  I nervously ripped open the seal to reveal a folder entitled "Welcome to Penn State". At that point, the sheer joy I felt pushed out any doubts I had about making the right choice. Penn State was for me and I let everyone know that that morning when I screamed that "I GOT IN". Little did my Dad knew, who flew down the stairs to find my mom and me in tears: he expected the worse. But to his surprise it was tears of joy...expensive tears but of happiness nonetheless. From then on began my journey as a college student. There is something about being in Beaver Stadium with "110,000 of your closest friends" all cheering on your school that gives me the chills to this day. I love passing my fellow students to my classes and spotting blue and white everywhere. It is so important to take pride in what you do and that is what I feel Penn State is trying to convey. It unites so many different types of people. Every time I drink out of this mug it reminds me of that day I received my letter and the happiness I felt comes rushing back because I am so glad to be where I am. So even thought my double major workload sometimes get me down, I have a cup of tea and remember the reason why I choose this school.

 My first Penn State football game with my boyfriend Nick (who also goes here).

 

Parent weekend with my mom and dad.

 

My birthday weekend with my mom, dad and Joe Paterno.

 

The white out game being lifted for the touchdown!

"Keep Calm and Carry On"

Cup of (Jo)anna