Author Archives: Kristen
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Evening Adventures
Having now spent nearly two years at Colby, I can say that I actually don’t mind reading period. I may even slightly like it. To me, there’s something nice about knowing that I don’t actually have to be anywhere for… Read more »
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When Opportunity Knocks…
…open the door. I have been trying a lot of new things lately, and I can’t help but think that a lot of this has to do with the fact that I am in Maine and at Colby. This weekend,… Read more »
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When Feeling Overwhelmed is a Good Thing
There are about three weeks of regular classes to go in the semester. The paper assignments are starting to pile up. This is the time when, academically, everything in the semester starts getting busy but also awesome. Towards the end… Read more »
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Wandering around Waterville
Those who know me are aware that I am easily scared by the task of driving. People have always told me to tackle this fear by going to new places very gradually, in hopes that doing this on a regular… Read more »
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Writing about Writing
Yesterday, I went to Husson University in Bangor, Maine for the Maine Writing Center Gathering. Basically, tutors and administrators from writing centers across the state met to present on and discuss learning disabilities and English Second Language tutoring. It was… Read more »
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Spring Break in St. Louis
I spent my Spring break in St. Louis with another student tutor and two faculty members from Colby’s Farnham Writers’ Center. The group and I went here in order to present at the annual IWCA (International Writing Center Association) conference…. Read more »
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Comic Relief
It’s midterm week here at Colby. Fortunately, this time is characterized by ample amounts of comic relief. Last week, for instance, the Colby Improv team had its spring show. These shows are must-see events on campus. Let me give you… Read more »
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An Engaging Blog about Engagement
One of the things that is often discussed in the context of small liberal arts colleges like Colby is that there is a tremendous level of student involvement on campus. Most classes are fairly small, which allows students to actively… Read more »
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Bhabha Brings Big News to Colby
Last Wednesday, Homi K. Bhabha, Professor of English at Harvard, visited Colby as an advocate for the college’s new initiative to develop a humanities center. The proposed center has support from the prestigious Mellon Foundation and, if approved, will launch… Read more »
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On the Job
One of the best things about Colby, in my opinion, is the availability of on-campus jobs. In fact, not only is there a wide range of jobs available, but many of them are really enjoyable, too. When I first came… Read more »
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