Category Archives: College Related
Oh, college.
That Guy Who Said He Doesn’t Like Harry Potter
That’s right, everyone. You read that correctly. This isn’t a drill. There’s someone out there who doesn’t like Harry Potter. I know, Ron. I can’t believe it either. How does that… I don’t even… how could he… no, no I … Continue reading →
The Quintessential Crazies of Commencement
On Friday, I graduated from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. It was an unforgettable day, filled with friends, family, professors, coworkers and your general all-hailing glory to we, the graduating class. But no graduation would be complete without those fantastically … Continue reading →
Sallie Mae
You might be thinking, “Wow Valerie, way to call out a specific person!!! YOU’RE THE WORST!!” Don’t worry, I’m not calling anybody out, I promise. Anyone who’s had to take out student loans will be very aware of Sallie Mae, … Continue reading →
The Part of my Brain that Forgot I’m Really Bad at Sports
I’m really bad at most sports. But seriously, really bad. Borderline embarrassing. Almost always embarrassing. I’m just not very physically coordinated. Maybe it’s because I’m a lefty, maybe it’s because I’ve simply had a bad streak of coincidental incidents. But … Continue reading →
Karma: That Guy Who Punched Me in the Face
In my previous story, “Clumsy Valerie: Part II,” I described the ridiculously awful tale of the time when I accidentally hit a very nice kid in the face while in the middle of a crowded lecture hall. Well, what goes … Continue reading →
Clumsy Valerie: Part II
I’ve shared several embarrassing stories on this blog. This story has a special place in my heart as being one of the single most embarrassing instances of my college years. Clumsy Valerie, have you no limits? I’m already shaking my … Continue reading →
Lady Sings-A-Lot
Time for a new pop quiz! Places, everyone. Please answer True/False in response to the following statements. It is appropriate to sing loudly ______: 1. In the grocery store 2. While walking through your apartment complex 3. While walking to … Continue reading →
Spa Owners With Questionably Low Prices
About a year ago, Roommate Rachelle and I decided to go on our first spa adventure together (and my first spa altogether, for that matter). You’re probably thinking, “But Valerie, aren’t you a hilariously broke college student?!” Right you are, … Continue reading →
Crazily High Expectations Dance Instructor
Last semester, I took a dance class just for fun. Slight problem, though: I’m a pretty bad dancer. I have fairly good rhythm, but man, something just doesn’t seem to click. I don’t know what it is, but it’s not … Continue reading →
That Professor With The Worst Possible Class Time Ever
Welcome back to school, fellow students! On Monday, I began my last first day of school: my final semester of college. How exciting! Except wait. My class was at 6. Not AM. PM. You’re thinking, ‘Gee, Valerie, at least it’s … Continue reading →
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