Last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, I volunteered as a proctor for the Middle School during their EOGs. My mom and I went together (since she's been doing it for several years) and we were almost late (typical). We got there just as the tardy bell rang but I had to miss training (which made my nervous). Luckily, my mom had already basically told me the gist of it. I was placed with a 6th grade class and found on on the first day: it is super boring. When I was in middle school, taking the EOGs for myself, I thought being a proctor would be exciting. Not really. I was paired up with one of the PE teachers who was administering the test and on the first day, she would read and then stand and walk around. I didn't bring a book and the first day is reading, which is always the longest. It was miserable. The second day, I brought a book and made sure I was occupied.

I got to know the kids a little and they were all pretty nice. It's highly likely I'll be doing it next year, just because it's a way to give back.




A little while back, I posted a blog about getting to meet the Chancellor of NC State and his wife at the home. Here are the pictures from that evening!

Mr. and Mrs. Woodson and I. (Notice my boyfriend's large class ring around my neck. :P)
[Photo by Becky Kirkland]

The group of students from the leadership program with Mr. and Mrs. Woodson outside of their home. 
[Photo by Becky Kirkland]

I can't wait to print the first picture and have it hanging for the world to see! This is definitely something I've been bragging about!




Today in the mail, I received a note from myself that I made with one of my advisors at the beginning of the year. It read:

Dear self,

By this time, the end of the year is almost here. By this point, I hope you have achieved a few goals:
  • Join an organization/club (Disney Movie Club, LGBT, CSLEPS)
  • Plan/start to plan studying abroad & paying for it
  • Volunteer at various organizations/events
  • Make high grades in all classes
  • Make new friends and eat food other than Taco Bell.
Basically, by this point, you should be involved. Do things that interest you and never stop asking questions! <3

Love, 
yourself-Kaly
9/13/11

Well, I'd like to think I met most of these goals! Let's break it down!
  • Join an organization/club (Disney Movie Club, LGBT, CSLEPS)
I joined Leadership in Action and the Chancellor's First Year Student Leadership Program (which were both application-based). I also joined Roots and Shoots.
  • Plan/start to plan studying abroad & paying for it
Not so much. At this point, I was still planning to graduate in 8 semesters. Later in the year, I figured that based on my two minors, I probably would take an extra semester to graduate, so that's where all of my money saving has gone to. I still want to study abroad, but I'll have to see about that.
  • Volunteer at various organizations/events
As a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters, I am technically volunteering an hour a week when I see my Little. In addition, I volunteered at the lake cleaning with Roots and Shoots, at Conservators' Center for an internship opportunity, and volunteered at Raleigh Rescue Mission with a group from my Nonprofits class.
  • Make high grades in all classes
Sorta. First semester, I made only one C and that was a C- in Chemistry. I don't have all of my grades from this semester, but I made an A in Organic Lab, an A- in English and a B in Biology. I consider those  good grades. A's and B's.
Update: I actually made all A's and B's in my second semester, which brought my GPA up a little. Definitely happy about that one! 
  • Make new friends and eat food other than Taco Bell.
Yes! I made lots of new friends! I made friends through LIA, Roots and Shoots and through other friends. While I did eat a lot of Taco Bell over the year, I had my fair share of cereal from the dining hall and also burgers from Wolves Den.

Overall, I enjoyed my freshman year. I made friends and got involved. I even met the Chancellor! Not many freshmen can say that!



It's official! Summer vacation is here. I'm finished with my freshman year in college.

I am currently sitting at home in my living room at home.

I am really excited to start working again and have the summer to (hopefully) rest a little. Plus, spend the with my boyfriend since we've ten in this long-distance relationship.

. At the beginning of the year, I met with my Pack Promise Mentor (Pack Promise is the financial aid package I get) and I made a list of my fears and goals. My mentor is going to mail it to me so I can look back on my year and see if I met my goals and overcame my fears. You can read my reflection here.

Until then,


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About me

I am a graduate of NC State University with a Bachelors of Science in Zoology and a minor in Nonprofit Studies.

I am currently a Master's Student at NC State studying Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology. Part of my thesis will focus on how state action plans and policies look at and incorporate climate change and land use change. I am highly interested in habitat use, movement ecology and behavior, and hope to study these during my Master's and, later, my PhD.

I am currently working on my North Carolina Environmental Education Certification.

My skills include: Radio telemetry, Camera Trap Installation and Calibration, Animal Handling, Data Entry and Management, Animal Husbandry, Animal Behavior, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Raptor Handling, Project Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Time Management and Organization

Classes I'm Currently Taking

-Conservation Biology
-Quantitative Methods in Education
-Wildlife Seminar
-Resource Selection Functions

Current Projects

-Evaluating Efficacy of Conservation Planning in the Southeast
-Evaluating the Household Dynamics of Wildlife Value Orientations

Honors, Awards, and Certifications

-Bachelor of Science in Zoology, 2015
-Minor in Nonprofit Studies
-Dean's List, Spring 2012, Fall 2013
-Roots and Shoots Founders' Award, $100, 2012-2013
-Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Certification, March 2013
-Visionary Leader Certificate, Spring 2012

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