"Networking For Newbs"

Hey Guys!

So tonight I had such a great experience

attending The Student Alumni Association's Annual "Networking for Newbs"

You may be wondering... well what exactly is that...?

Let me tell you how it went :)

 

 Right when I arrived I had the option of getting a professional head shot taken. The photographers will be sending the picture to me to use as a picture for LinkedIn, resumes, or any other resources you may need it for! It was way simple and how nice of them to do that for us students- for FREE!

Once finished with the headshots we had the privilege to hear from one of our former Student Body Presidents, Erik Mikkelsen. He spoke to us on the importance of networking, finding a good mentor, building a resume and pretty much how to succeed now and in the future! He gave tons of good tips that really changed the way I look at networking! Now some of you may be thinking... networking? That doesn't sound very exciting. Well let me tell you what! Erik really made it way entertaining and applicable! It was soo beneficial AND entertaining all in one!

 

OHHH and let's not forget about the food....

I mean... who doesn't LOVE Kneaders?!

"Networking for Newbs" was open to EVERY student on Campus! It's here for us! For Free! Strictly for our benefit! How great is that?! Not only is it a night set up to help us learn to succeed but it also was awesome being able to chat and get to know so many new people at the same time!

The Student Alumni Association is such a great way to get involved on campus. It creates so many networking opportunities such as this one! I would highly recommend getting involved with it! Everyone and Anyone Can! It's just one of the MANY opportunities you can choose from to get involved here at Utah State!  :)

If you're thinking to yourself.. dang... I wish I could've gone to that... well don't you fret! There will be another opportunity to do "Networking for Newbs" specifically around this time next year! Plus the Student Alumni Association will have multiple events that have to do with networking throughout the year! I know I'll be in attendance :)

Hopefully I'll see YOU there!

 

Keep on Keepin on!

 

GO AGGIES!!

 

xoxoxo

-Meg

Homecoming- Street Painting!

USU HOMECOMING IS THE BEST!

 

There's nothing better than the amount of enthusiasm you feel during Homecoming Week at Utah State!! The week was packed full of so many FUN ways to get involved and make a most memorable Homecoming Week! My very favorite part (Besides our Homecoming Game of Course) is always Street Painting! So you may be wondering what "Street Painting" exactly entails... Well:
The Sunday Night before Homecoming week there are different intersections throughout Logan and by campus that get shut down while we "Paint the Town Blue!" Then Monday- all different groups and clubs on campus gather on Aggie Bull-evard to paint the street! Everyone has a selected plot, a couple hours, and a set amount of paint! OH and it is a competition so it's a pretty big deal :) I LOVE street painting and it is open to ANYONE who wants to join! Definitely one of MANY highlights to my Homecoming week!

Painting on Main Street with The Student Alumni Association!

 

Alex and I having a grand time painting Aggie Bull-evard!

 

We started the week out with Street Painting but everything that followed it was AWESOME!

Some of which included:

A Chalk Dance-(If you've ever been to "Festival of Colors" it's similar to that but a dance)

A night of Live Music on campus!

Mr. USU-  This is a huge tradition of Homecoming week- basically a pageant for guys! This years theme was "Super Hero's" Congrats to all those who competed! It was quite the entertaining night! We saw everything from piano solos, to origami, to someone laying in a bed of nails! They were crazy sharp too! Let's just say it was a night to remember!

Powder Puff Games! 

Homecoming Dance!

I LOVE BEING AN AGGIE! Especially during Homecoming Week!

OH but of course we could not end Homecoming Week without the Special "True Aggie Night"

This True Aggie Night is one of the biggest because it is one of two nights during the year where Two people who aren't "True Aggies" can both become "True Aggies" by kissing on the A at Midnight! People were lining up at 10:30 to make sure they got up there! The line of couples was HUGE!  

I LOVE the traditions at Utah State and am SO Happy to be apart of them!!

 

 

 

 

I LOVE HOMECOMING!

 

Hope you all have a great week!

Keep on Keepin on!

 

GO AGGIES!!!

 

xoxoxo

-Meg

 

 

 

 

Hey Hey! :)

 How's it goin?! I'm Megan and I am SO excited to share my view of the Aggie Life with you! I am a sophomore here at Utah State currently studying Elementary Education. I have absolutely LOVED my time here so far and can not wait for all the adventures that are coming up this new year! So come along and follow our journey as Aggies! I hope it gives you somewhat of a glimpse of how great life is up here for us students in Logan :)

 

It's crazy that school has really already started and is in full gear! We started the year out right with WEEK OF WELCOME :) Week of Welcome is the first week of school- basically there is a super fun event every night of the week to welcome you into what it's like all year long! Most of these are big traditions that everyone looks forward to every year. Traditions at Utah State are HUGE! We go all out :)
Here were some of the highlights of the week for me:


 

 



 Day on the Quad.

Every year there is a day set aside where clubs and businesses from around Logan come set up a booth on the Quad. This is one of the many ways we love and utilize our Quad. I love love love Day on the Quad because not only do you get tons of free food and prizes, but you get to know all about the awesome opportunities there are-no matter what your interest is in. Oh and yes-  I may have won free bowling from a hula-hoop contest. :)

 

 

 

 

 

80's Dance.

The 80's dance. Need I say more?

It's always a huge hit and this years was honestly one of the most fun dances I've ever been to.

Success. :)

 

 



High Stakes Bingo.

 

When you think Bingo you probably picture 70 year olds and a slow pace environment... or something like that.

But Bingo at Utah State is anything but that.

Actually it's the complete opposite.

At High Stakes Bingo the intensity is through the roof as everyone is competing for awesome prizes such as a flat screen T.V, skydiving passes, an I Pad mini and MUCH more.

It's going to take a lot more than a lucky Bingo card to win this game.

I had so much fun being able to help be the "Prize Girl" this year. One of my favorite nights for sure.

 

 

Week of Welcome also consisted of:

A Huge Movie Night

SUCH a FUN Country Concert

Football watch party

Otter pops

and

SO MUCH FUN FOR EVERYONE

 

 

We started this year on a high and I can tell it's gonna be a good one!!

That's all for now!

Keep on keepin on :)

 

GO AGGIES!

 

xoxox

-Meg