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75 Acres of Music Playlist

January 28, 2012 By Caitlin Kain

I asked 75 CHC students (friends) to give me 1 song that they enjoy. Put it all together and Griffins have an unique and great taste in music. Special thanks to everyone who contributed! You can click here to listen to the playlist. This playlist was created on collegeplaylists.com

75 Acres of Music:

Person, song title and artist:

1. Jade Thompson – Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen

2. Kate Macomber – Semi-Charmed Life – Third Eye Blind

3. Kala Gianonne – I Like Big Butts- Sir Mix-A-Lot

4. Zac Grubb (fellow blogger!) – Both Sides of the Story – We Are In the Crowd

5. Mary Frances Cavallaro – Nearly Witches (Ever Since We Met) – Panic! At the Disco

6. Sean Herbert - Mr. Brightside – The Killers

7. Anna St. Hiliare – Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5

8. Jess O’Neill ( Remember Jess? She was featured in another blog I wrote about here!) – Born This Way – Lady GaGa

9. Jess Veazey – Be My Baby – Wonder Girls

10. Anna Eisenberger – Crazy On You – Heart

11. Amanda Walter – Where the Lines Overlap – Paramore

12. Tori Capps – There’s a Place For Us – Carrie Underwood

13. KarlaAne Klouda – The Girl – City and Colour

14. Caroline Stutz – Two Solitudes – Mercedes Mill (I could not find that song, but if you click here this will lead to her video page!)

15. Meagan Dietz – Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses

16. KaraMia Kusnirik – Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO

17. Liz Campbell – Wooden Heart – Listener

18. Bryan Mottershead – Spectrum – Florence and the Machine

19. Alicia Laureti – Dear Old Nicki – Nicki Minaj

20. Amy Bryan – Glitter in the Air – P!nk

21. Alyx Banonis – Imagine – John Lennon

22. Dave Forester – Stuck Between Stations - The Hold Steady

23. Ty Givens - Show Me Love (Not a Dream) - Hikaru Utada

24. Kristen Palm - Hallelujah (Cover) - Kate Vogele

25. Matt Basden – Someone Like You – Adele

26. Kristen Wasson - Find Me – Boyce Avenue

27. Jeremy Miles - The Man Who Sold The World (MTV Unplugged) – Nirvana

28. Marguerite Baber – Paradise – Coldplay

29. Meghan Gerry – Vienna – Billy Joel

30. Kim Nichols - Ave Mary A – P!nk

31. Esther McCrea- Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey

32. Becky Bond (Another fellow blogger!) - Sparks Fly – Taylor Swift

33. Ashley Pavone- You Make Me Feel – Cobra Starship

34. Nicole Ehrhardt- Girls Just Want to Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper

35. Chris Allen- Good Life – OneRepublic

36. Nicole Mezzanotte (Another blogger!) – Annabelle- A Rocket to the Moon

37. Briana Maranda- I Could Have Lied- Red Hot Chili Peppers

38. Courtney Forte – Everything – Michael Bublé

39. Chris Alford- Party on Fifth Ave – Mac Miller

40. Emmy Capers- Closer - Corinne Bailey Rae

41. John Nguyen- Whatcha Say – Jason Derulo (AKA Jayyyyysonnnn Daaaaruloooo)

42. Nicole Heigl- Hummingbird-  Born Ruffians

43. Katie Harmon (Another Blogger!) -Many the Miles - Sara Bareilles

44. Nate Glenn - Until It Sleeps – Metallica

45. Corey Nixon – I Want to Hold Your Hand – The Beatles

46. Aizaz Gill - Unforgiven II - Metallica

47. Allison Clarke – Baby Blue Eyes – A Rocket to the Moon

48. Sally Tsanava – Dirty Mind – 3OH!3

49. Mary Kate Whelan- One Wrecking Machine – Guster

50. Ray Haig- Am I Inside – Alice in Chains

51. Michelle Dudzenski -  I Don’t Want This Night To End - Luke Bryan

52. Lea Gavaris – Work Out For Me – J. Cole

53. Stephan Wolfert – Believe – The Dirty Heads

54. Skyler Stillwaggon- The Cave – Mumford and Sons

55. Westly Mandoske – Dear Avery – The Decemberists

56. Danielle Molino - Mr. Know it All - Kelly Clarkson

57. Marykate McShane – Stand by Me – Prince Royce

58. Kelly Dennis - I Was Here - Lady Antebellum

59. Laura Asti -Sympathy for the Devil – The Rolling Stones

60. Derek Ithen – All I Ever Wanted – The Airborne Toxic Event

61. Trevor Phelps - The Right to Write Me Off – Amber Pacific

62. Tom Pepitone - Canary in a Coalmine - The Police

63. Jessie Pennell –  General – Dispatch

64. Kayla Kuzer - Skinny love – Bon Iver

65. Hilary Chester – Iris – Goo Goo Dolls

66. Maggie Radak – Safe and Sound – Taylor Swift

67. Taylor Eben – Dig - Incubus

68. Chris Ryan – Ordinary Girl – Rebelution

69. Vicki Sexton – Rumor Has It / Someone Like You – Glee Cast

70. Liz Herrera – Marching On – OneRepublic

71. Gabby White (Another Blogger!) – Schoolin’ Life – Beyonce

72. Ali Eberly – Firework – Katy Perry

73. Emma Burkey - Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes

74. Steph Reif (Another Blogger!) – Fix You – Coldplay

75. Elena DiCostanzo - Basic Space - The XX

Like a particular song? Want me to ask anyone to elaborate on their song selection? Leave a comment below and I will be sure to ask! As for me, I promise to put my personal playlist in a separate blog.

Until next time!

Caitlin

 

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A Senior’s Reflection- My Last Semester

January 25, 2012 By Becky Bond

So this is it.  My last semester at CHC.  First thought:  Where did the time go?!  And second thought:  What am I going to do once I graduate??

Yep.  That time has come.  I am a senior and this is my last and final semester of college.  It really is hard to wrap my thoughts around that fact, but it’s reality.  A reality that I am actually excited for!

Black & White Formal 2009

While it does feel like freshmen year was not that long ago, I am glad this is my last semester.  I am actually looking forward to graduating!  Crazy girl said what?? It’s true!  I am looking forward to starting my “adult life.”  I want to be able to work and to gain experience towards my hopeful career.  Yes I know that economy is not that great right now and that many college graduates are still unemployed.  But I have hope!

Looking back at what I’ve done so far during my college years, it makes me smile.  I can really say that I enjoyed my time in college and it was all because of the opportunities that Chestnut Hill was able to give me.  And I’m not just saying that!*  I made really great friends that I know I will continue relationships with beyond CHC and I’ve had a myriad of opportunities with internships, clubs, and my RA position.  I don’t remember thinking I would do everything that I have done in college when I was in high school, but I am really glad I did!  I wouldn’t change my experience in the least.

Carol Night 2011

So am I going to miss CHC?  Definitely.  But am I ready for the real world now?  I sure hope so!  Haha.  Just kidding.  I really do feel that I am ready and it is all because of this school.  Now it’s time to live it up during my last semester!  And I can already tell it’s going to be a great one! :)

 

*No admissions counselor told me to write this post.  These are my true feelings towards CHC and my college experience.

 

KainC

My Advice on Picking Classes

January 10, 2012 By Caitlin Kain

Since Freshman year of college, I have had the opportunity to choose my classes. What the difference is between picking college classes and high school classes is that not only are you picking classes, but you are laying out your schedule for your entire semester. So you can choose a history class at 11 am as oppose to 8 am. Here are just some of my tips to get you through this exciting (for me at least) and stressful time!

1. Get an degree audit.

What is a degree audit? It is process where you sit down with a person from the Registrar and go over what classes you need to take before your graduate. I would recommend getting a degree audit in the beginning of your Junior year.

Why do this?

Sometimes it is hard to keep track of what courses you have taken. Having a degree audit shows you what you still need to take in order to graduate on time. It is also a relief that the Registrar is keeping track on your schedule.

2. When picking classes choose wisely.

If you are a wake-up-at-the-crack-of-dawn kind of person, then try to find early classes. If you prefer to sleep in, try going for a 9:30 am, 11 am or a later class. Sometimes it is not in your favor, but when it is do what is best for you.

3. Take classes that you are interested in.

True story: I decided my Sophomore year to take an Ancient Egyptian history course. I have never been interested in Egyptian History. The class was very informative, but if I took a class in a area I was interested in (i.e. American History) I would have had a better experience.

4. Meet with you Advisor often.

Who is an Advisor?

An Advisor is a professor of the particular department that helps you select your classes in order for you to fulfill your Ways of Knowing, your major requirements and to graduate in time. You advisor is there to help! Be sure to meet with them often to discuss what you need to take. That way when you finish registering your Advisor can press the magical approve button.

5. Early Bird Gets the Worm.

When registering, be sure to be ready at the moment that registration begins. That way you get the classes you wanted.

6. You can always change.

The classes you are in are not a binding contract. If you are in a class that you do not like, you are more then lucky to drop the course and switch into another course.

Whatever the case maybe, remember that there is always someone to help! Good luck with registration!

Good Luck Registering for Classes!