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Kaitlin Wilkinson

Fayetteville, GA

Nursing

The first time I visited GSW I fell in love with it. I loved the feeling that I was going to be a name, not just a number. I plan to complete a Bachelors of Science in Nursing at GSW. Southwestern is more than a college, it is a place where I can finally reach my dreams. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and GSW is my first step.

Spring Break is Over!

March 17, 2010

I can’t believe how far into this semester we already are, and even more how this year is almost over! I have been so busy with sorority stuff, being on the Orientation Team, and a part of the Zephyr Recruitment Team.  I have also worked a lot harder on my grades this semester and have successfully pulled them up drastically this semester. So… ladies and gentlemen, hard work does pay off!

Spring break was last week and it was a great way to end midterms and get ready for the last part of the year.  I defiantly feel the heat and weight of classes after starting back, but I know I just have to work a little harder… a little longer… and it will pay off.  I plan to take classes at GSW this summer to get ahead for next year.

I recently attended the Orientation Team trip called SROW.  It was in Louisville, Kentucky, and I had a great time.  It sure was a long bus ride, but I learned great techniques and all kinds of new stuff to do with all you new freshmen.  The orientation team has already taught me so much and would be a great organization for new students to join on campus.

Kappa Delta still means the world to me.  I have a bond with my sisters that I can’t even begin to explain.  This Saturday we have a fundraiser called Shamrock which is a golf tournament, and I CANT wait!   If any girls are interested in rushing for either sorority, I would love to talk to you, so Facebook me or even email me at kwilkin2@radar.gsw.edu.  Actually anyone who would love to talk about college, organizations, or even about moving away from home, I would love to talk to anyone. I promise, no question is to small or silly because I have been in your spot.  I look forward to hearing from you soon, and will post again shortly!

My KD sister's on Preview Day! Come visit and one of us may be your tour guide.

Kappa Delta at Homecoming... cheering on the Hurricanes!

We actually had snow on campus.

Another Thursday night party in Americus.

Meet the Kappa Delta's on the O'Team at SROW!

Spring Break 2010, a night in...

Out at the beach for Spring Break.

Excited to Start the Semester!

January 12, 2010

Finals, finals, finals, where should I begin? The week of finals was a little rough, but I definitely learned my lesson.  I started studying about two weeks early for my finals and should have started a tad bit earlier.  My ending grades were not too bad, but I feel like I could have done much better.  I was ready for finals to be over and for our holiday break to start. As much as I love good old Americus, I was very ready to get home and spend time with my family and friends.

Christmas break went way too fast, but when it was over I was ready to pack ALL my clothes up and Christmas gifts and come back to GSW.  When I got back I was relieved and excited to start my new semester.  Sadly I had a lot of cleaning up to do in my dorm because I didn’t clean before I left to come home.

The first day of class started Thursday.  I had step aerobics at 4:00 PM and biology at 6:30 PM.  The classes were a success and I feel very confident about them.  That night and the weekend I had a blast with my friends who I have missed so much over the break.  I was so glad to finally be back. Monday I had two class which included English 1102 and Speech. I enjoyed both of them but already feel the heat of being back at school. My goal for this semester is to never procrastinate or miss class!

Me and the girls at the Kappa Sigma 40th...

One of the many Christmas parties.

We found Santa!

At the basketball game with my KD sisters.

Oh, How Time Fly's....

November 11, 2009

I can’t believe this semester is almost over.   This past week I have taken my last tests before finals in December.  The statement “time fly’s when your having fun” has defiantly come true this semester.   It was a hard adjustment. If it wasn’t for the cozy campus and caring professors at GSW, I don’t know where I would be right now.   My sorority has been AWESOME!  I recently got initiated which means I am an official sister of Kappa Delta.  Right now we are doing stuff with Girls Scouts of America and I can’t wait to get started.

I recently tried out and joined the O-team and Zephyr team! I am so excited to be involved with new freshmen and people transferring to Southwestern.  If you come to Southwestern, you may see me. I will be at Preview Day or you can request me as your tour guide if you visit during the week.  I want everyone to feel the way I felt about coming to GSW.  I hope to see all of you come visit southwestern, because this is something you don’t want to miss!

Preview Day and Campus Visit Info

Me with my new KD Big Sister.

Celebrating Kappa Delta's 40th Anniversary at Southwestern.

The KD nerd social with the fraternities, I bet you never knew nerds could look this good. J

One of the many Halloween Parties.

I Love the Small Class Sizes

October 20, 2009

I now call Georgia Southwestern my home. I can’t believe that we are already two months into the school year. Midterms were this past week, and I am so glad that they are over. WHEW, what a relief.  I have a lot to update since the last blog I posted.

In the middle of September I had one of the most enjoyable, but most stressful weeks weeks so far. That week was Sorority Rush.  I chose to join a sorority because I felt that it would be a great way for me to make friends.  Formal Rush lasted from Wednesday to Saturday.  Each day throughout the week we dressed up and went to all these parties to meet the different girls, each sorority, and learned what each stood for. I thought after the first night that I knew what sorority I wanted to join.  On Saturday, which was bid day, I received a bid of membership from Kappa Delta.  I had a great day with all my new sisters and have learned so much about every one.  I love each and everyday I get to do something with my sorority sisters. We already had an awesome time playing flag football and competing to raise money for children during a fun week called Derby Days.  Kappa Delta is my family and my home away from home. Every girl should get a chance to experience what I did through KD.

It has been a long two weeks preparing for midterms.  I also recently changed my major to Special Education.  I changed majors because I had the hardest time deciding if I should do nursing or special education and after a long consideration, I realized that nursing wasn’t for me.  My heart and soul was with all the children who are special in their own way.  I can’t wait to start learning about my new major!

Bid Day with my new members...

Yes, I'm the one on the phone not paying attention...

Me and the girls... starting our new member program.

I Love the Small Class Sizes

September 10, 2009

First off college is not as easy as I thought it would be.  Honestly, class can be very difficult. I learned over the last few weeks of being at GSW that you HAVE to go home and review your notes and study. If you don’t, well then you will get very behind.  I am extremely impressed with my small classes though. My biggest class is my biology class which has a little over 30 people, and my smallest class is my biology lab which has about 17. I LOVE the small classes, because I feel like the professor is talking to me not anyone else. GSW so far has had a great learning environment.

Some of the friends I have met on the first day of school here at GSW have turned in to great friends.  My Residence Assistances are so AWESOME and are here for any of us on our floor whenever we need them. One of my RA’s is also my tutor, which is very convenient.   My roommate Chelsea and I get along great. We do everything together and she has become such a good friend to me.

GSW still impresses me greatly and I absolutely LOVE my school still. I can’t wait to see what the future of GSW holds for me over the next few weeks. Anyone considering GSW needs to come see the beautiful campus here. My email is kwilkin2@radar.gsw.edu and anyone can email me and I will be glad to show you around the campus from a student’s point of view.

I Feel at Home

August 21, 2009

Move-In Day can be known as the scariest day in a pre- college student’s life. I know that’s how I felt upon arriving at Move-In Day on August 15, but the minute I jumped out of the car I was surrounded by willing college students including sorority and fraternity members that helped me bring all my stuff up to my room.  It was such a success and it was actually a lot of fun. Also, for lunch one of the fraternities made us hamburgers and everyone went out and had a great time meeting new people. I had a hard time saying goodbye to my parents, but an hour after they left it was amazing how much Southwestern made me feel at home.

Sunday was Orientation Day, and we had to be at the Student Success Center after lunch. Upon walking in the building we were welcomed by these awesome people called the O-Team. Basically they were there to make sure the first few days of college went as smoothly as possible, and they did a great job.  We played some silly get to you know games, but it wound up to be so much fun. My favorite part of that whole day was realizing that my whole entire class of 2013 was in the arena together. Not many colleges do a program like this one.

Before the first night of class, I did not sleep too well. When my alarm when off at 8 o clock I jumped right up and headed down to the dining hall to get some great breakfast to wake me up. My roommate, Chelsea, and I had gone out the day before to find our classes so we knew where they were. My first class was psychology and we had a great time in that class. I think that will be my favorite of all my classes. Later I had Biology, English 1101, and then the GSW Experience.

Overall my first few days here at GSW have defiantly been a success. A lot of my friends went home this weekend, but I love it here so much that I did not want to leave. My roommate and I both agree that everyone here is so friendly and we think we may have met some of our lifelong friends already. I can’t wait to see what the future at Southwestern holds for me.

Unpacking on Move-In Day

Me with my roommate Chelsea and my friend Elizabeth.

My new friend Ryan, he is part of Southwestern's College Life, too. Check out his blog here.

I am Kaitlin Wilkinson

August 14, 2009

My name is Kaitlin Wilkinson and I have moved all over the country. I was originally born in Kennesaw, but grew up in New Jersey and consider it my home. My family moved back to Georgia about five years ago, and I am lucky they did because I found the college I now call my home.

I really enjoyed Starr's Mill High School because I was very involved there. I was a varsity cheerleader, a member of the Spanish and Key Clubs as well as being very active in Health Occupation Students of America. Within that organization I participated in competitions and placed third in state for physical therapy and first for occupational therapy. This organization also gave me the opportunity to collect over 150 volunteer hours over the past year. I was also the cheerleading coach of the special needs children at my school.

I plan to make this year the very best it can be at Southwestern. The first time I visited GSW I fell in love with it. I loved the feeling that I was going to be a name, not just a number. I plan to complete a Bachelors of Science in Nursing at GSW. Southwestern is more than a college, it is a place where I can finally reach my dreams. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and GSW is my first step.

At Southwestern I plan to join a sorority. I also plan to join the GSWANS, an organization for the nursing students. I would also like to be a part of the Zephyr Recruitment or Orientation Teams and join the Baptist College Ministries on campus.

Upon graduating from GSW I plan to go on to Physicians Assistant School and work with special needs children.