2008 Woodie Awards
Wanted: Broomball game, reason to enter T-Hall
Editorial
Issue date: 9/25/07 Section: Commentary
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To the Editor:
During the 3+ years that I have been enrolled as a student at UNH, I have studied dead languages, gone ice climbing, found God, been locked into the beach at midnight, made a hammock, swum in the Mediterranean, seen Old Faithful geyser go off more times than I can count, floated down Firehole Canyon, vomited in the dining hall (on two separate occasions), almost failed a class, shared unspeakable secrets, been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, been sexiled twice in one night, and traveled to a remote village in Siberia. All these are things that I would never have dreamed of doing, but have because I decided about four years ago to attend UNH. Yet, I have regrets, or at least I am worried enough that I will have regrets in a few months that I am writing this letter at two in the morning. I am concerned that I will never meet the goals that I set for myself after my very first semester at UNH.
That first semester, I experienced many things that freshmen face. I attended hockey games, I had roommate trouble, and I made friends. Yet, I also discovered that there were three things that I hadn't done, but really wanted to. So, I set a very reasonable list of goals. Number one: play in one broomball game; number two: go inside of T-Hall; number three: sled down Wagon Hill. Now anyone can tell you that these goals are very manageable and that is part of the reason why I chose them.
Unfortunately, these goals have become harder and harder for me to obtain over the years, mainly because of fear. I had the chance my freshman year to play on a broomball team; in fact there was a sign down my hall telling girls interested in playing to inquire. The problem was I didn't know the person, and I was too scared to ask. Now it appears that I may have lost my only opportunity. I have not heard of people looking for more broomball players since then. When I thought about starting a team this year I realized that I didn't have anyone else to be on my team and if I showed up to play the one game that I desired, I would have to forfeit due to lack of players.
During the 3+ years that I have been enrolled as a student at UNH, I have studied dead languages, gone ice climbing, found God, been locked into the beach at midnight, made a hammock, swum in the Mediterranean, seen Old Faithful geyser go off more times than I can count, floated down Firehole Canyon, vomited in the dining hall (on two separate occasions), almost failed a class, shared unspeakable secrets, been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, been sexiled twice in one night, and traveled to a remote village in Siberia. All these are things that I would never have dreamed of doing, but have because I decided about four years ago to attend UNH. Yet, I have regrets, or at least I am worried enough that I will have regrets in a few months that I am writing this letter at two in the morning. I am concerned that I will never meet the goals that I set for myself after my very first semester at UNH.
That first semester, I experienced many things that freshmen face. I attended hockey games, I had roommate trouble, and I made friends. Yet, I also discovered that there were three things that I hadn't done, but really wanted to. So, I set a very reasonable list of goals. Number one: play in one broomball game; number two: go inside of T-Hall; number three: sled down Wagon Hill. Now anyone can tell you that these goals are very manageable and that is part of the reason why I chose them.
Unfortunately, these goals have become harder and harder for me to obtain over the years, mainly because of fear. I had the chance my freshman year to play on a broomball team; in fact there was a sign down my hall telling girls interested in playing to inquire. The problem was I didn't know the person, and I was too scared to ask. Now it appears that I may have lost my only opportunity. I have not heard of people looking for more broomball players since then. When I thought about starting a team this year I realized that I didn't have anyone else to be on my team and if I showed up to play the one game that I desired, I would have to forfeit due to lack of players.
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Buruchians
posted 9/24/07 @ 11:39 PM EST
Good for you young lady! Go for it. If I was closer, I'd play ya! Great encouragement for all.
A UNH Parent
Rebecca, Class of '97
posted 9/25/07 @ 6:03 AM EST
This is well put and fun to read! I'm glad you still remember your goals and hope you achieve all of them. And don't stop having fun after you graduate!!!
Barbara
posted 9/25/07 @ 6:08 AM EST
Congrats on all you have accomplished. As for your goals still remaining. Please go to T-Hall, go through the doors, turn right and that is the Parents Association, just go in and tell Janet Barbara said Hello. (Continued…)
MateDow
posted 9/25/07 @ 7:56 AM EST
I can help you with most of the items on your list. Look up a group called Alpha Phi Omega. They field a broomball team, go sledding and can probably come up with a reason to have you visit T-Hall. (Continued…)
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