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So summer has officially begun! I’ve only been on summer break for roughly 2 weeks, and I must say it has been awesome so far. I moved into summer housing with both familiar faces and some not so familiar ones, and I have now begun training for my summer OGL (Orientation Group Leader) job. Oh, and I survived the Rapture, which was pretty good too.

Many people seem to sound pitiful when they find out I’m living here over the summer. In reality, I love it here! I get to enjoy the fun of dorm life without the worry of schoolwork! Sure, I have a job that requires a great amount of responsibility, but I’m confident I will do just fine!

I’m also growing close to the member on my OGL team. Last week, we all went to the Lewis University Dedication Day Mass & Picnic. The day commemorates the 79th anniversary of the dedication of Holy Name Technical School, the precursor to Lewis. The team and I went to the mass together, and we grabbed a bite (give or take a few plates) of food. We talked, laughed, and had a great time, and that’s why I love it here at Lewis: everyone is so friendly, diverse, and understanding.

Well, I should probably get some sleep. I have…you guessed it! More training! But I’m not upset about it at all! Anytime I can spend at Lewis with the OGLs is time well spent!

I would normally start this introductory blog with the typical “hi! my name is …”, but I’m going to try something different.

Salutations!

If you are still reading this, you have made a wise choice. You, good sir/ma’am, are reading a blog by Anthony “Tony” Lyen. That’s right! THE Tony Lyen!

Let me tell you a few things about myself. First of all, I am going to be a Junior in the Fall 2011 semester, and I am double majoring in Elementary Education and Multimedia Journalism. I attended St. Laurence High School, and I am from Chicago, Illinois (right near Midway Airport).

I first heard about Lewis from my older cousin, Tommy. He graduated here and liked it, so I decided to have a look. I loved the campus, and I felt there was enough distance from my house where I could feel close to home yet a little independent. I came in as an undecided major, but I felt confident the staff at Lewis could help me find not only a major but also a future.

I got involved fast at Lewis. I knew the best way to enjoy my next four years here was to join organizations and get to know as many people as possible. Although I have only been here 2 years now, I have been involved with quite a lot. I became an Orientation Group Leader (OGL for short) last summer, but we’ll get back to that in a minute. I got a job on campus as a Resident Assistant in Founders Hall, a freshman residence hall. I am currently a navigator, which is essentially a tour guide of the campus. I am also on Food Committee, and this fall, I will be the Associate Director for Koinonia 45, which is a retreat held by Lewis University Ministry where one gets to experience God, oneself, and others, and I will start my role as the Assistant Tempo Editor for Lewis’ newspaper, The Flyer.

I am currently living in South Hall over the summer. Why am I here you ask? Well, I am once again an OGL. As an Orientation Group Leader, I help lead the first-year and transfer student orientations. I work with 9 other OGLs, all composed of students. The job is a blast! I get to know the incoming students, and I become closer with the faculty and staff here!

Well, I think I may be rambling now. I am excited to write more, learn more, and share it all with you!

Hello again!

It being finals week, I thought it would be helpful to offer some Lewis related tips on studying. The library is open 24 hours a day this week and is a great (quiet) place to study. It even offers study rooms if you want to get a group of people together. Also, don’t forget about our extensive online database selection available on the Library website. The Lecrone Academic Resource Center (LARC) offers tutoring if you need some last minute lessons. Don’t forget to ask your professor any questions you might have. They always have a way to contact them on their syllabus and should always have time help you out.

I’m sure you’re all studied up and ready to demolish your finals. I hope you’ve had a great school year! Have a FANTASTIC summer!