Hello again everybody!
It feels like I just left yesterday! Summer went by so quickly! There have been a lot of changes to SU since I've been gone though. A major one for me has been the move to the Warehouse! I visited the Warehouse for the first time the other day and it is a very interesting place. The building has this cool modern, industrial atmosphere to it and I love how all of the design majors are in one place. It's like the whole building is one big design project. The brand new desks and shop equipment are a plus too, not to mention the building has taken a big leap in its furniture choices using a lot of modern and bold designs. For example most of the chairs on the fourth floor are of Phillipe Stark's brand. So cool. The Warehouse is also only one block away from Armory Square, an area of local restaurants and small boutiques, which is also convenient and only adds to the artistic atmosphere. So even though it's a change, I'm pleased and I think the Warehouse can only improve from here.
Other than that I'm living off campus this year which is also different! I'm only two blocks away from campus which is great because it's not only a short walk to classes but it's not that far from Marshall St. either. Moving into my own place was some what of an awkward transition since I had to figure out things like cable and Internet, which have always been provided and I never had to think about. Not only that but now I go to a landlord with issues instead of calling the school's housing department. It's different but it also gives me a sense of independence and I love the look of the small apartments around here. Most of them are big old houses turned into split levels so they're all really unique and different. Some people actually rent an entire house and then live with 8 or 10 people; I wasn't that adventurous, but still four roommates is enough for me.
Other than that Syracuse is its usual beautiful self! They've added a new dorm, Ernie Davis, but other than that construction's at a minimum and everything seems to be in full swing around here. I hope every one's summer went well and you are all enjoying your first couple days back! Until next time!~
