Artistic Sense

Hello Everyone!

During the past two weeks I have been VERY VERY VERY busy, catching up with assignments from virtually all of my casses, I will admit, I was surprised by the fact I completed them all!!! Now that everything is back to normal, I just realized that there is about one month left worth of class! That is crazy, but wonder what can all happen in four weeks. Moving on from academics, I am very exicted to be the Host of the 6th Annual Charity Showcase, presented by Orange Pulse Dance Troup. The event will take place April 9th at Goldstein Auditorium. My hosting will be a riot, I plan to dress up as four characters ranging from a sorority girl to a insane asylum escapee, if you happen be be on campus that weekend, PLEASE ATTEND.

Another thing I am excited about is Campus Cabaret; an event where one student from each Residence hall compete against each other for a cash prize. In the competition students showcase talents that range from singing down to monologues. Last year I participated in my Residence hall preliminary with a mime routine, I placed third. At that grand Finale... A Mime WON! It was a bittersweet experience. This year I am in it to win it! As for my academic life (again) I look forward to amaze myself with great grades!

Until next time!

Simply, Terrance

Catching Up...

Terrance Smith had to step out of the building... well that was just for two days. Last Thursday I had to rush back to my father's house because something really good came up... it was related to the entertainment industry so I could not pass up the opportunity. To my wonderful fortune... I still had school work to do... I mean college assignments. This morning, it finally hit me, only six weeks of class remain before this semester comes to an end. I must state that I have accomplished many positive things and have had wonderful opportunities, but I will save that for the end of semester review! TIME flew by guys!

CRS is treating me well, I have had the most amazing classes this semester and I love the fact that everyone in the department actually knows what they are doing and how to convey a great sense of knowledge. College is all about hard work and dedication in order to achieve the desired goals... but nothing comes easy! Thankfully, my peers and I support each other in order to perform well in class... that is the beauty of our department! We have many friendly and caring people... Soon enough you will experience that for yourself! Speaking about caring and niceness, I have to give props to someone who has been instrumental to my success in the CRS depertment, my academic advisor Dr. Diane Grimes. She actually cares about her students and her advisees! She keeps me grounded , and constantly reminds me how much I have changed since my first day of college!!! I know... It's Crazy!

Well Guys... enough with this mumbo jumbo! I know those of you who applied to CRS got acceptance letters (I hope a lot of you got in!) and I just wanted to congratulate you all and welcome you into the family! Greetings, from the Great White North... Wait thats Canada... I mean Greetings From Sunny Tropical Syracuse!

Simply,

Terrance

Words from the man in CHARGE!

Cruising through the wonderful world of YouTube, found a documentary style interview with the Chair of the Department of Communication ad Rhetorical Studies @ Syracuse University.... THE Kendall Phillips!



I hope you all found this interview helpful and I also hope it provides a professional insight on what our program consists of.

Simply,
Terrance

Spring Break!

I have so much to share!

As you may have already gathered, I am quite into traveling. That is why I decided that I was going to make the best out of my spring break and try to go to as many places as I possibly could. I had planned to spend my break in Illinois & Connecticut... to my surprise I would enjoy a four state fiasco. I found myself in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Illinois... quite a riot! Not every college student has the opportunity to travel as much as I do, but I figure, why not get to see what the world has to offer.

That being said, let me talk about what I did. Starting off the break I decided to take an overnight train from Syracuse, New York to Chicago, Illinois. It was a peaceful ride and to my surprise there were quite a few VPA students headed towards the Windy City. Once we arrived, the SU squad decided to go out for coffee and stretch since we had been sitting for over 10 hours (they were sitting, I was sound asleep). We got coffee, checked our emails and split up... I decided to take another train... to Highland Park/Deerfield, Illinois. This area, also known as the North Shore, is where some of my greatest friends/supporters live.




Finally at my destination I decided to have as much fun as I could! While in the state of Illinois, I watched 2 theatrical productions, went to experience the heart of Chicago with my friend Mike, ventured to the Northwestern University campus with my dear friend Carly, wandered through suburbia with my good friend Micah & the Swislow's, and relaxed with my wonder Wygodny family! Illinois was a treat!



Connecticut was my next stop! I woke up early Wednesday morning to catch a flight out of Midway Airport... 1 hour away from where I was staying and a 70$ cab ride!!! I arrived at CT half past noon, and my dear uncle Thomas picked me up... we had a political discussion (awesome) and then he dropped me off at my Father's place. For all of you Syracuse fans, Connecticut was the WRONG PLACE TO BE! I was there during the Big East tournament, and SU was playing UConn... we know the results... the Orange prevailed! My father wasn't too pleased but... he had to learn how to deal wth it!

After the whole basketball craze, I decided to visit my friend Jacob in New Haven. I took the commuter train down to New Haven, it is about a 45 minute train ride.... by now I am used to trains! Once there, Jacob treated me to lunch at a very nice Irish Pub... I don't remember what I had... but at least it was tasty! We then visited Jacob's place at Yale University (I have friends in high places). Yale has a beautiful campus... but I am true to my SU! We chatted for a while, enjoyed the scenic view, and joked around until it was time for me to depart to good ole home.
Sooner than what I could recall it was my final day in Connecticut! Well... close enough, I packed my belongings, picked up Carine, a fellow SU student and friend, from the train station, and headed toward my friend Sean's house in western CT. It was time to drive back.

We made a pit stop at the mall... after all... we are divas, and then hit the road. It took us a record 4 hours to get from Connecticut to Syracuse....... it would have taken less if we dd not stop in Scranton, PA.. for a delectable meal!

My break was amazing! I wish I could write more... but I do not want you guys to get bored! Keep up with me... because a lot of great things have been happening to me, and I want you all to rejoice with me!

Simply,
Terrance

Pass or Fail?

Pass or Fail.. Don't think too much of these words... but you will here them a lot in college. As for me... I recently took only test prior to spring break... and may I say... I totally passed it! I showed that test who was boss and I pounded it like a mallard duck! Gosh I love m major! (Sorry I had I moment)

I am very glad break is just hours away! I depart to the midwest in a manner of hours and I am expecting to meet up with friends from Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Illinois! I know it's a fusion of states... but that's what traveling and meeting people is all about!

Well I am not sticking around for too long, but I look forward to updating y all about my shenanigans.

Simply,

Terrance

Midterm Mayhem!

The time has finally come, the tests will finally be served, and my brain will deliver all known material studied for the past 2 months of my life! It is that time of the semester: Midterm Week! Believe it or not, I feel ready to face my fate; this semester I have put my best effort into all classes... don't hate on me for being scholastically achieved!

On a lighter note... I am looking forward to visiting the Windy City, yes, I am talking about CHICAGO! Thursday night is when my Spring break starts. To some Spring break is meant to be spent on some lavish beach on the sunny tropical caribbean, then again, I was raised by the beach in Puerto Rico so the sun's rays and waves kind of washed off my taste of vacation. I'm not trying to be stuck up, I am just saying.... the midwest sounds like a better bid for me at the time. I will also visit my family in Connecticut, with the intention of visiting my close relatives and old friends. I know, I'm a state hopper but one can only live once. SO let me lay it out for you guys, this is how my Spring break will pan out: I arrive in Chicago Friday morning after a 12 hour train ride! The following Wednesday, I go from Chicago to Connecticut; I'll reman in Connecticut for a couple days. I will then travel to New York City for an internship interview with NBC. Finally my father will drive four hours to make sure his beloved son is at school on time! 3 states, 10 days, MAYHEM!

Aside from the crazy travel....I have come to realize that we only have two months of class left! Dear Goodness of all Masters and Saints that Raid my Intelligence... the semester is close to being over! I have learned a lot from my classes this semester! I hope that you have also learned quite a bit from whatever sparks your interest. A suggestion from the college kid: do not waste time, and try to take in as much experience and information that is offered to you!

I though it would be a great idea to share with you guys my performance at the Totally Fabulous Drag Show here at SU. I was not in Drag, I was a mere back-up dancer! My friend Nick (also featured in earlier posts) impersonated Britney Spears with her hit single Womanizer! Lets see if you can find me in this video:

I am done being philosophical for the day and only hope that the next couple days of your life are as amazing as Christmas in Bloomingdales!

Simply,

Terrance