Here we go again!

The University is back in full swing. I have finally gotten my work switched to the right schedule and am getting settled into the routine of classes again. Even though I took classes over the summer I also worked full-time. Inverting the balance to full-time classes and part-time work definitely gives it a different feel.

We have some great new students joining the department this year. I have one picture from the various orientation activities we had. There was also a digital photo scavenger hunt, but unfortunately none of the students participating have sent me those pictures yet (hint hint).

This semester the classes I'm taking are Environmental Health, Designing and Implementing Interventions, and Communicating with the Community. So far it's turning out to be a great lineup. And I only have class 2 days/week, so I can't really complain.

My summer was full of traveling to see friends, visiting my boyfriend and family, and doing all those great things that only happen in the summer (the state fair!) Shortly before school started I went out to Denver, CO to visit a friend who had just moved out there to start graduate school. I had never been to Colorado so it was a lot of fun. My friend is also in a health science field, so I had a chance to look at the facilities the University of Colorado School of Public Health has. I also got some great pictures in the mountains and Denver Botanic Gardens.

I also hit up the Des Moines Zoo (a little lacking as far as zoos go, but I love zoos so it doesn't really matter)

And now I'm off to do some studying. Enjoy the upcoming weekend!

~L