Author Archives: Heather Waldo

About Heather Waldo

Heather Waldo graduated from Staunton River High School. If you see her out on campus, she’ll often have a camera around her neck (yes, a real camera) because she’s interested in photography—which is convenient because she’s a communication studies major. She likes to write, too. In high school, her favorite classes were yearbook, English and sociology, and she was involved in the National Honor Society. She may be new to Longwood, but her family isn’t. Both her mother and her mother’s brother (Heather’s uncle) graduated from Longwood. Here are some random interesting facts about Heather from Heather:
  1. My family did not write or produce the book Where’s Waldo.
  2. I’m 5-foot-8, and everyone assumes I’m athletic—but I only participated in a school sport once my whole life.
  3. My two favorite books are Live Fearless by Sadie Robertson and The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. Live Fearless is all about how defeating and breaking away from fear will change your life. The author also describes how trusting in God more in your life will make all the difference in defeating fear. I just really like how it is inspirational but also mentions God and his word, and it allows me to expand my faith. The Secret is also an inspirational book. It doesn’t mention God as much as Live Fearless but puts more emphasis on how the power of positive thinking will lead to positive outcomes. It’s more karma-based I guess. I find myself using techniques from Live Fearless and The Secret simultaneously to better myself every day.

Thanks for the Memories: A Recap of My Freshman Year

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Heather Waldo

Wow. My freshman year of college is quickly coming to an end. It’s really hard for me to believe that my first year of college is practically over. As I am writing this, exams start next week and then I … Continue reading →

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Painting with a Pro: My Close Encounter with a Professional Artist

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Heather Waldo

Have you ever had the opportunity to learn how to paint from a professional artist? With the help of Professor Alex Grabiec, a faculty scholar in the Cormier Honors College and the curator for the Longwood Center for the Visual … Continue reading →

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The Magic of the Traveling Sweatshirt

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Heather Waldo

My mom and my uncle both attended Longwood (back when it was a college and not a university). This means that two of my grandmother’s three children were attending the same school, and she consequently felt compelled to get some … Continue reading →

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Living for the Weekend: Stay on Campus or Go Home?

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Heather Waldo

When I first started attending Longwood, I remember often looking forward to going home on the weekend. To be honest, my first few weeks of college were pretty hectic and a bit of a blur. However, I do remember wanting … Continue reading →

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In the Rearview: Reflections on Growing Up at College

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Heather Waldo

When I first started my journey at Longwood, I really didn’t know what to expect. I knew going to college would be a completely different experience compared to high school, but that’s really all I knew. Over the course of … Continue reading →

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Getting Back Into the Groove: Lessons Learned from my First Semester in College

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Heather Waldo

I am proud to say I not only survived my first semester of college, but actually did pretty well. When I say I did “pretty well” that means that I ended the semester with all A’s and a 4.0 GPA—so … Continue reading →

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The Infamous Oktoberfest Festival

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Heather Waldo

Everyone who becomes a Lancer at Longwood eventually hears about Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest is one of the biggest events to take place all year on campus. Since we don’t have a football team, Oktoberfest is sort of like Longwood’s version of … Continue reading →

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Living the Dorm Life

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Heather Waldo

Most people know what a college dorm consists of: a really small space in which you have at least one roommate. At Longwood, you’re actually required to live in a dormitory your first year. As to why this rule exists, … Continue reading →

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Your Not-So-Typical Friday Night

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Heather Waldo

When people think about what happens on college campuses on Friday nights, most think of parties, loud music and crazy young adults. However, for me, none of those events takes place on a typical Friday night. I’ll be honest, most … Continue reading →

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The Honors College Just Might Change Your Life

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Heather Waldo

At Longwood University, being a part of the Honors College isn’t just something stated on a piece of paper or resume. In the Cormier Honors College, being an honors student is a privilege that comes with many experiences and opportunities. … Continue reading →

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