Monthly Archives: April 2019

What a Difference a Year Makes: A Freshman Blossoms at Longwood

One of the best things about working at Longwood is having the opportunity to see the transformational power of the university at work. My position in University Marketing and Communications doesn’t involve day-to-day—or even weekly—contact with students. So my view … Continue reading

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What’s In Store Next Year: I Will Be an RA!

Brooklynn could be living in Sharp or Register hall next year as an RA. (The two buildings are identical.) Getting the email that I had been selected as an RA (resident assistant) for the 2019-20 school year was such an … Continue reading

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Christmas Memories, Spring Semester Excitement

Brooklynn and her family in Colorado for Christmas. My first Christmas home from college is one I will remember forever. I found out on Christmas Day that we were taking a family vacation to Colorado! It was so fun to … Continue reading

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The American Life of a Dutch English Major

Solomon Oritz once said, “Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students.” For this reason, a woman named Lynn Van Beersum had chosen to leave her native land of Nijmegen, … Continue reading

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Miles apart, but friends until the end

For my second blog post, I had an opportunity to speak with another friend of mine, who is also from the country of Spain. His name is Juan Pelaez, and he lives in Madrid, Spain. We became the best of … Continue reading

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