It is hard to believe that this semester is
already over. These last six weeks have gone by in a heart beat and while it is
exciting to be done with my Junior year in college, it is also scary to think
that I only have one more year of school before graduating and starting a new
chapter of my life. When I look back on this term, I can say that it was the
best term I have had so far at EC. I came into this class knowing that we would
have to write a blog and create a website but never expected to learn so much
from all the outdoor activities we did and from the documentaries we watch in
class.
As I sat by Keuka lake during my last weekend in
Elmira and during my first official Memorial Day weekend, I realized that the
Southern Tier region is beautiful and full of places to discover. With this
class we were able to experience some of the greatness this region has to
offer. Many students do not have the chance to experience the great outdoors of
the Southern Tiers and do not leave the purple bubble of Elmira College. 
Over my last weekend it was interesting to enjoy
the outdoor experiences at the Keuka lake. It had been quite a while since I
went kayaking and camping, but I was able to enjoy these activities while
there. After a stressful end of the year, it was a calming experience to be
able to sleep outdoors. With the sound of the waves putting me to sleep and the
chirping of the birds waking me up in the morning, I felt myself becoming one
with nature. This is something I could not have experienced on campus at
Elmira. Peaceful nights around the camp fire helped me to also appreciate
nature while enjoying some smores in great company.
Coming to an end, I want to thank my teacher, Dr.
Maluso, for teaching the class and giving us these experiences that we would
not have gotten in other classes.
