Playing Saif: The beginning of the end:Countdown from the Academic to the Practicing Community

It’s been three weeks since my last post and, I sincerely apologize. But, to my defense the classes have started, plans for the football matches are on, the internship presentation was held and I am in the top three and, Fayetteville is awesome. Okay, the last point does not really help my case but, Fayetteville is awesome.

I would like to start my blog with a clean slate and so a quick recap of the purpose my blog. I came to the United States for the purpose of working hard, earning a degree, and landing the perfect job. What I didn’t expect to happen was that while working hard, I would find a nurturing environment; while I began earning my degree, I found that I became a part of a professional and academic environment that taught me the importance of community and networking; and finally, I found that through the environment, community, and network, I began enculturation into the professional that will give me a marketing edge. Over the next few months, I hope to document my movement through the last lag of my academic journey.

The beginning of the semester, meant a few block parties. There was one at the courtyard and a few over at the Union. This is one of the advantages of studying in a community college. “The Community Spirit”- the warmth and affection that is showered on you not to mention, the free food. As a student, who is now cooking for the first time ever in life, I can’t explain the joy of free food. J

Block party at the courtyard behind Walker Hall

Mark, Devavratha, XiaoYan, Charles and Samita at the block party. Friends, food, fun, food, :-) What else do we students need.

Today was a sad day for all the Razorback fans. We lost a match to Alabama. This is my first experience with college football. Even though the razorbacks have not fared well, this season, I will proudly cheer on for them in the future matches. The students are allowed to buy a pass that gives them access to most matches in the Donald W Reynolds College Stadium. The present capacity is about 70000 and when the seats are brimming with hog fans and the stadium erupts into the hog call, the feeling is exuberating. Well, better luck next time. Woo Pig Sooie

My first experience of college football

Go Hogs!

Today's match did not end well but, U of A is the best.

Classes are on with full swing and in between my assignments and GA work I am enjoying my free time with my friends. This week we stumbled upon a great Chinese place called East Buffet. No amount of assignment can stop us Waltonites from heading over to Dickson over the weekends to charge up for the next week. Like I said no amount of assignment; it’s Saturday, time to meet and mourn the match today with my fellow mates.