Proud To Be, EOP

It has been A LONG time since I've wrote in my blog. I'm sorry but EOP has been more than I've expected.

In every program or "structured program" I should say there are always rules one has to abid by. In Albany, being in the EOP program is close to being in jail. We have 3 classes everyday for an hour, which isnt bad at all. I love my professor's and the daily study hours and papers is only going to help me in the future. The only main problem is with the SA's. These Student Assistants as they're called give us hell. Most of them are only sophomore's and feel because they have "authority" they are better than us. Only a few of them are absolutely rude and disrespectful but a couple have their flaws. As a student, the SA's can write you up for practically anything. One girl got written up for yawning in class, another for continuing to walk when the couselor claim to have said she called her when she didnt know her name, the reasons get even more ridiculous.

Despite the complains I am proud to be EOP. Yes, you other "regular" college student may look down upon us but we actually are smart. At the University at Albany more EOP students graduate at the top of their class than regular students. I think its because they prepare us so much. I've been here for a week and I know every building, where the different complexing are and where to go in case I need help. Being in the EOP program means they pay for your Graduate, Masters or PHD Degree which makes me extremly happy. To know that I don't have to take out crazy loans makes me happy.

Yesterday we visited the capital building in which we went into the Assembly Room, Senators Room and the Governors Press room. When your actually in Albany you learn a lot about our government and the things going on. Did you know that currently in the Senate we do not have a Leuitenant, which is why none of the economic bills are being passed? The Leuitenants job is to make the final decision when there is a tie in the votes. As of now we have 31 Republicans and 31 Democrats so nothing can get done. Governor Patterson used to be the Leuitnant but since he ha snow taken office as our governor of NY he can no longer be the Leuitenant. Technically speaking we can not have a new one until the election in 2010, but Pattersons working on appointing someone, which may be unconstitutional. I know I sound like a nerd, but look at the things you learn. :)

I have only been in Albany for a week, and I am home sick. I miss my friends, my mom but most of all my boyfriend. Being away is harder than I expected, especially with a busy schedule like mine. I can't wait to come home next friday ! I can't wait to see everyone.