Wrapping Up

So we're approaching the end of the semester (I think I've started most of my entry's with "So") and I am SO excited for next fall. We filled out the Mentoring Confidence sheets and I was pretty confident in everything. Our small group didn't like the way some of the questions were asked though, like "I feel confident in ending a mentoring relationship successfully." We were thinking "Why end it? Just because the class is over with doesn't mean we completely abandon them or cease contact with them. I think it's important for us to still maintain contact with our students even after the class is over with. We should be a resource to them throughout their time at Iowa State. I look forward to the panel this upcoming Wednesday and hearing about the experience of past Peer Mentors.
This past week has been pretty much amazing! Last year during VEISHEA I got the opportunity to see a lot of the entertainment options, but I didn't really get to be a part of highlighting the campus to visitors. This year was much different though. I gave tours during VEISHEA week which excited lots of people visiting campus during the day, I got to perform twice with Dance Marathon on the Central Campus stage, and got to represent IRHA in the VEISHEA parade. I thought the parade was really fun because I got to talk with the Geoffreys beforehand and met Coach Paul Rhoads. Throwing candy at people (sorry...I mean "to" people) was a lot of fun and the little kids were really excited during the parade. It was definitely a really memorable experience. The only downside to our balloon in the parade was after we got done and had to deflate it, Amanda convinced some of us to suck helium out of it. That's kind of a bad idea to do after running around/dancing for about half an hour straight. Just so you know...
Anyway, hope all of you had a fun and safe VEISHEA! I'll see you all on Wednesday!