Global Communications is an incredible class! It is challenging, frustrating, and SO worth taking. (Not that you can avoid it as an MJD major!)

It is offered every Spring and taught by Professor Hyde. When you take it, I imagine you will find that most of your MJD friends are in the class as well since it is only offered once a year.

My greatest challenge yet has been learning the countries of the world. Hyde gives you a map, number approximately 90 random countries, and says "name them. With 194 (plus or minus a few) countries, it all seemed like a daunting task, but now that I've taken the exam I feel less ignorant. Sometimes I think "I've seen a lot of the world. I've seen 7 countries," but then I realized that my sense of place was terrible. East and West and North and South can really twist a girl around. However, my new found knowledge has already proved handy.

For example, I got my haircut today by a cosmetology student from Moldova, a country located between Ukraine and Romania where they speak Romanian and Russian. Also, a World Cup ski race was recently hosted in Andorra, a small country between Spain and France. In fact, it is so small, I could barely find it on the map.

It's also caused me to do a lot of self-reflection. In fact, I am currently counting the number of clothing items I have per Hyde's request. I'm at 118 and still counting.... It just makes you realize how much we have and really ask "how much do I need?"

All in all, I am really loving the course and despite the fact that it is difficult and sometimes overwhelming, you will gain a lot from it!

If you have more specific questions, feel free to follow up!

Hi,

Just to preface this answer, I'll tell you a little about me. I was born and raised Catholic, was confirmed, and since then I have entered a church maybe 5 times. Now here is my answer!

The school itself embraces many Christian values, particularly those of the Edmundites who founded SMC, such as community service. Obviously, community service is strictly a "Christian" value. I like to think that SMC takes the best parts of religion to create a great academic/college environment.

That being said attending mass isn't mandatory. The only mandatory religion activities are a Christianity class and 200-level religion course. The 100-level class is more like a history class than a religion class you might see in middle school and high school. I found my Varieties of Christianity class with Professor Patterson (highly recommend) very interesting. I was never pressed to be a devout Catholic or convert to Greek Orthodoxy. The class is simply to educate you on the different varieties of Christianity. The 200-level will vary more in topic. Courses offered include (these can vary): Symbols in Christianity, Philosophy of Religion, Buddhism, or Women in Christianity amongst many other classes.

Hope this helps!
-Gabbi

Oh, I don't know yet. I might celebrate the new year with a good nights sleep. :) Campus isn't really a bumpin' place right now.

Hey Upperclassman,

Contact Public Safety. I usually email Peter Soons (psoons@smcvt.edu). If you just want a general pass (a sticker for your window), I believe you can just pick one up in public safety/fire and rescue building. If you want zone parking (townhouses or suites), you will need to apply for a $45 pass which are given based on seniority and they haven't sent out the application email yet for Spring semester. I imagine that will be going out relatively soon. Hope this helps! Have a happy new year :)

My recommendation is cozy socks. :) Unfortunately, you can't have a space heater in your room. If you are like me, you like to keep the window cracked for fresh air which isn't really conducive to keeping the heat in. I'm really all about the thick socks and a cozy sweater. Your other option is to invite a lot of friends over and dance around to some loud music. Your room will be baking in seconds.

My social media skills/knowledge came, at first, from @MalloryWood. Now, I get a lot of my knowledge from following Twitter feeds of people in the marketing industry, particularly social media for marketing, (especially in highered) such as @higheredlive. Finding a great 'Tweeter' can give you exposure to a lot of different blogs on the subjject. Mashable.com is also a great source for articles on how to use different platforms, updates to the platforms, ect. As far as graphic design skills, I took New Media 1 and 2 (now called Digital Arts 1 and 2) at SMC with Professor Sultze.

Hey! When you get on the North Bus, just ask the driver to let you know where Sloane is! :) They are really nice. As I recall it is the second stop. Like I said, just ask them to let you know! xo

I usually use Walmart, which is accessible by bus. Snapfish.com is also a great option to have them sent to you. I don't think there is a Walgreens, but there is a Rite-Aid on Church St and also down the street from school towards Essex.

It depends on the person. As someone who is generally overly prepared, I like to have them with me just in case the professor wants to review anything. I'd say 7 out of ten times you won't need it, but better safe than sorry in my opinion.

Yup! Same address. When it arrives, they will put a slip in your box that says its waiting for you and you can pick it up at the window. You'll need to have your student ID on you, fyi. (TIP: Just keep your student ID on you at all times for getting into buildings, grabbing a coffee, ect.)

Wow! Thank you :) You totally just made my day! Have a great weekend and #keepitclassy!

I would relive my senior year of high school because I was able to travel. Chile, Austria, Slovenjia, Germany, Holland, Hawaii, Canada.... I think that's it....

My fragrance of choice (right now) is the pear body spray from Victoria's Secret.

Nope, once you are registered you are good to go unless you get a new computer. I've never had to reregister the same computer though..

I loved Chorale! I met new people and we got to be on Good Morning America which was totally awesome. You can always sign up for the semester and then decide whether to stay on Spring. All in all, well worth the two practices a week :)

Talk to Alex Byrne, Class of 2014. I believe she is your go to girl. She's on SMCblogs.com :)

The suites come with a table and 2 chairs (or four chairs if you are in an 8 person suite.) A couch, side table, and arm chair are also provided. All suites come with a large fridge w/ freezer and a microwave. In the bedrooms, you have a bed, closet, desk, and chair.

Somethings you might want to consider adding are addition plastic drawers, closet organizers (I use a hanging shelves system.), and decorations. To make the common room more 'homey' you and your roommates should discuss curtains, pillows, coffee maker, or any other decorative features.

I have a weekly tour so that's an hour. Usually there are special tours on the weekend. On average I'd say 2 hrs a week. Sometimes more if I cover tours and do more special tours.

Work study is offered as part of your financial aid package. If you were not offered work study, there are on-campus jobs through the company that does our dining (Sodexo), or tour guiding. There is a Dunkin Donuts right off campus where you can work. It is also very easy to use the bus system and get a job in Burlington or Essex.

http://www.cctaride.org/bus-information/routes-schedules.html <-- This is the bust schedule. The #2 bus takes you to Church St. and then another bus takes you to S. Burlington where Higher Ground is. On weekdays, the bus only runs til 10 pm-ish so you'd be cutting it close. You could always use a taxi or find someone with a car.