The Bright Side To Be Living On-Campus

Ok, so I know not everyone may live on campus, but I LOVE it. Last year I lived in Dahl Hall, and this year I live in the on-campus apartments, John Neumaier. Not only does it have a full kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms (SCORE!!), it is filled with the best roommates anyone could have. Last year living in Dahl it was so easy to meet people, and everyone that lived around me was amazing. We all grew a bond, and by the end of the year not one of us wanted to move home. Each one of us shed AT LEAST one tear.
Yet this year, it's even better. Two of my roommates lived about 4 doors down from me in Dahl last year, and the other is a friend of one. I had no idea how blessed I was to have these girls as my roommates. Even within our first month together we knew we were going to be really close. Even now we are like a family. One of my roommates I didn't know that well until she actually moved in in August. Now, we are like sisters. Sure, there are the little squabbles like any roommates, but we are able to work through them. I love MSUM and living in Neumaier, and these girls make it that much more of an amazing experience.
I HIGHLY recommend people live on campus. It gives you an experience you just can't get living off campus. Plus, meeting people coming from other places makes you more well-rounded. Best of all, it builds friendship. So, when you want to go out to a movie, shopping, or out to eat, you have some really great friends to go with.

At The Movies with Kevin Costner

So, over the weekend I went with our film program to the South Dakota Film Festival in Aberdeen, SD. It was amazing. We watched over 30 independent and student films Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday. Friday night we were at Northern State University where the public was able to see Kevin Costner discuss his acting and directing experience on Dances with Wolves. Then, Saturday morning we had a screenwriting seminar with Jim Mercurio (screenwriter for That 70's Show) and then a PERSONAL seminar with Kevin Costner. Try imagining being 5 feet from a man of his status, knowledge, and experience. I literally could HEAR my heart pounding. He was a great storyteller and gave a lot of encouragement. What I admired most was his reason for coming to the festival. He came for the students, he came for us. He came to share his experiences and what the business is like. On Sunday, I left Aberdeen with more than just experience of meeting Kevin Costner. I left with the experience of learning from someone so great and obtaining the knowledge he had to share with us film students.
Being back in the swing of things at MSUM, I am more excited and eager to take on any challenge. Thanks South Dakota!!

If you are more interested in SDFF check it out! www.southdakotafilmfest.org