ATL is amazing!

Hey again...

So this past weekend I decided to take in a few of the Atlanta attractions.

I went to the High Museum to see the Annie Liebovitz exhibit. All of her major photographs were there: the Demi Moore shot, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, plenty of other celebs, etc. I was almost surprised to see so many people there. I checked out the Louvre exhibit again, and found out that the next collection of art is coming in September. The Ghiberti exhibit which showcased four of the original bronze panels from the baptistry in Florence, Italy was amazing! Apparently, the panels are will only be shown at the Met in New York and at the Art Institute in Chicago. The High is really gaining so much clout in the Art world. I'm amazed with how many great collections they get every year. Every Emory student should take the opportunity to visit!

Friday night I went to one of my favorite Atlanta restaurants, Two Urban Licks, and as always had a great dinner. The restaurant itself is amazing and the food is even better. After dinner, I went see an Emory student band play at a local venue. They were pretty good and I have no doubt that they will play at a Wonderful Wednesday this year. The bands are always one of the best parts about Wonderful Wednesday. It's always fun to see your friends play though.

I'm pretty psyched about tonight! I'm going with some friends to see a double feature of The Departed and Goodfellas at the Fox Theatre. The Fox Theatre is a beautiful venue where parties, formals, screenings, and etc take place. At some point in your college career at Emory, you will go to a function at the Fox Theatre. It's pretty much a guarantee.

Like all Emory students, I love Atlanta! It truly is one of the best things about coming to Emory. There is always something to do, somewhere to go, great restaurants. ATL has everything and more that a college student could want! As an Emory student you get the best of both worlds: a close knit campus surrounded by a big city and all its amenities. Yeah I know...it sounds really cheesy but seriously it's true!

Summer Flies By!

Wow...I can't believe I only have around a month left of summer. But, I guess that's how it always is.

I took a walk through Lullwater and campus yesterday. It was such a beautiful day with the typically perfect Atlanta weather. Everywhere looked so wonderful. Per usual, the landscaping looked great!...Something you get used to as an Emory student. As a freshman, you become aware of the popular legend that Emory spends around a billion dollars a year on flowers. Obviously, that much is impossible, but you know it has be an insane amount. Regardless, the campus always looks amazing!

I was so surprised to see the new road around Asbury Circle and the new freshman dorm. It's nearly finished and looks basically like a palace...much congratulations to the students who get to live there. Seriously. I will be paying a visit to those dorm rooms! In a few years, all of the freshman dorms will look like that. Incredible! Emory only gets better with age!

I'm still looking forward to starting school again. That's the good thing about Emory. Students do really have a desire to come back. Whether it's because of all the fun things about college, or the people you become friends with here, and even the brilliant professors and great classes you take, Emory keeps you coming back each year wanting more.

Summer can't get any better! My name is Rebecca Hartsough and I'm an Emory student who believe it or not, can't wait for the school year to start again. Luckily, I'm in Atlanta with so many friends of mine who share the same feeling. We all keep each other company until we can get back on campus and start another amazing year!

To start off, how about a little info about me? I'm an incoming junior majoring in Political Science and Art History. I always expected to major in Political Science (I'm Pre-Law), but Art History was never in the plan. Emory does that to you so often. You unexpectedly take a random class with a wonderful professor, end up loving it, and then decide to minor or major in the subject. It's kind of bizarre but is one of the best decisions I've ever made! I've taken so many interesting classes here and feel like I couldn't have received a better education anywhere else.

In my opinion, Emory is the perfect size. The school's size enables your ability to thrive in the areas you love and see so many familiar faces while doing it. But you see new faces everyday too. It never gets old here!

Students love it here and continually contribute to the school, specific groups and organizations, and ultimately to the sense of community. I love walking through campus on a beautiful day (most are...ATL weather is amazing!) watching people playing frisbee on the quad, grilling out on Asbury Circle, laying out in front of their dorms, and playing music with gathering crowds around.

I have to stop now...all of these images are making me want the year to begin! Until next time...