Blogging for Simmons Reconnect

When asked as to why I wanted to be a part of this project, my initial response was "it sounds like fun," then I decided to give it a bit more thought and review my relationship with Simmons.

     As I think back on my four years at Simmons College, I realized that I had several jobs on campus through work-study. I sat bells at various dorms and Hillel House, I worked in Bartol Hall scraping and stacking dishes for the washer and wiping down tables. I was a student advisor my sophomore year, and worked in the admissions office giving tours to perspective students and accompanying admissions counselors to local college fairs.

          After I graduated, I attended some of the alumnae events given in New York City and represented Simmons at my high school's college fair. I attended my 10^th year reunion and even stayed in the same dorm and room from freshman year, Simmons Hall, room 233. Most recently, I attended an event in Atlanta this past spring for Simmons Alumnae, where we talked shared experiences and started new friendships.  

          I met my best friends the first week of school freshman year and I am God-mother/auntie to their children. Even though we have moved around and the priorities in our lives changed, we always kept in touch and reminded each other that we are Simmons women. We still remark about how going to Simmons College was one of the best decisions that we made in our lives.

So here, I am contributing to the Simmons Reconnect blog making my involvement with Simmons come full-circle. I am hoping to rekindle friendships with classmates, share ideas, offer help where ever I can and of course have fun!