If you've been reading my blog for any time at all (especially in the fall!) you know that we are big fans of The University of Alabama. My parents attended The University, Jason and I both did, my brother did, as well as six of my aunts and uncles, and I currently have six cousins in school there also! As you can see, we definitely bleed Crimson and White!
Even though in high school I spent a few months exploring my other collegiate options I ultimately stayed with my roots and chose to spend my four years from 2002 to 2006 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Everywhere else I applied was pretty far away (I definitely didn't apply to that other school!) and I got some great scholarships in Tuscaloosa and Alabama had just been part of my life from the time I was born. I mean, my Dad taught me the fight song when I was three, where else would I go?!?!
My four years in Tuscaloosa were full. I was a member of my sorority (Alpha Chi Omega), on the Panhellenic Executive Board (VP Judicial -- the least fun job there is!), in honor societies and professional groups, and participated in some off campus experiences like interning in the US Senate and interning at a company in my field. I made some good friends, but, interestingly enough the people that I'm still with now I met while I was in school but wasn't close friends with then. I'm glad that I'm friends with the ones that I am now -- they're the best!
And for some laughs....here are some of my favorite pictures from my college days.
Obviously, my Bid Day. September 2002.
Decades Party. September 2002.
First date party!
Homecoming dance competition. We got robbed! :)
Bid Day, August 2003.
MCGA conference with Panhellenic, Chicago, February 2005.
Being tapped into The XXXI, April 2005.
Senior Bid Day, August 2005.
Alpha Chi/ATO Swap with my little brother! September 2005.
My candlelight, September 2005.
Seniors at our last Formal, November 2005.
Trip to Google for a conference, January 2006.
Flowers for being an Alumni Association Outstanding Senior, March 2005.
Tapping Lindsey into The XXXI, April 2006.
Senior Pledge class pictures, May 2006.
Graduation! May 2006
We are working hard to continue the Alabama tradition with Charlotte by teaching her "Roll Tide" at a super early age and taking her to tons of games -- including the 2009 National Championship game! We're hoping that she enjoys four years in Tuscaloosa just like we did!
Very cute blog, I love all of the polka dots. I have really enjoyed reading about all of the Bama grads because so many of my family went to Alabama. In fact, we split down the middle with half of us going to TN and half to Bama- and then you have me, the oldest cousin and my youngest cousin- the bookends, who went to MTSU. You were there at the same time as my cousin Max who was a Sigma Chi.
ReplyDeleteOver from Kelly's Korner! :)
I love all your pictures! Thanks for sharing! :-)
ReplyDeleteRoll Tide! Nice to "meet" you! We were there for part of the same time (2001 -2006 for me) - so jealous that y'all went to THE game!
ReplyDeleteI had every intention of getting on the SUYL wagon for this one, but clearly I didn't. So so thankful that our paths crossed in college...and that they are continuing to cross years later!
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