My Year in Review | 2017

This year has been filled with lots of new challenges and opportunities that I did not see coming when 2017 started. I am grateful for this year and what it has taught me about myself and those that I surround myself around.

On Snapchat, many of my friends were posting pictures of themselves from each month of the year, so I figured instead of doing it on Snapchat, I'll just do it on here for y'all to see. This post will also provide a recap of where I been this whole year like I promised in my last post and why I was not keeping up with this blog as much as I would like. 

Let's Begin... 

January 

I am so happy to start off my new year with celebrating my birthday on Jan. 2nd. 

February 

My school always have a winter formal in February, so here is a couple of my friends and I enjoying ourselves.

March

I love volunteering. Some people from my school and I are volunteering with Hosea Feed the Hungry. 

April

My dance team for my college performing at an annual school event called Stomp the Lawn. 

May

My brother graduated from GSU *Southern* in early May, and surprisingly it was soo cold and chilly on this day.

My sister also graduated from high school in late May. 

June 

I started my Human Resources internship at a bank in Iowa. I will have another post talking about my internship experience and how I was able to go there and get that experience. 

July

4th of July, I went to a county fair in Iowa and rode many rides. Fun fact, at the end of this ride I was not smiling, I was in fact dizzy and nauseous.

A couple of the interns and I at a bank wide event. 

August

Ended the internship program with an out of office fun event for all the interns that I actually planned and set up. 

Later that month, I started my junior year of college. I am a the Co-President for NSLS at my school and we had a clubs and organization fair for all the new students. 

September 

Fun roller skating night at school. 

October 

Photoshoot with dance team at school. This picture was just all the juniors who are on the dance team and to be honest we make up more than half of the team. 

November 

Fun SkyZone night with my junior class. 

December 

Annual event at my school called Boar's Head. There is a whole musical celebration and program for the whole student body and even alums to attend. After the celebration is an after party which is depicted here. This year the theme was Great Gatsby; they had mocktails and all. It was too cute. 

Selfie before the Christmas Eve service at my church. 

Livin' & Stylin' 

Sheika 

Hebrews 6:19

Inspirational Sunday

I haven't posted in a while, but I will catch you all up in another post about some of things that I accomplished this year. I am so thankful that it is winter break and I actually have time to relax and create some new content. 

I chose this quote because I just finished a semester of my junior year of college and it was challenging. Challenging trying to manage everything even when I wanted to give up especially during the later part of the semester. I didn't give up and I kept on pushing through.  Honestly, I love all the support that my family and friends give me. Don't ever feel like you can't reach a goal or accomplish a dream because hunny, you can. As I embark on challenges and achievements of 2017, I can definitely look back and say that I can do anything I put my mind to. 

You can find happiness. 

You can find love. 

You can find joy.

You can find peace. 

You can find hope. 

You can do anything. And I know there are so many people out there who can try to motivate you, but you are your only motivator. When you believe you can, then things will fall into place. 

I have to remind myself of this everyday, especially when trials and tribulations come in my life and I feel defeated. I can remember that the Lord place me on this earth for a purpose and I can rise above all. 

Livin' & Stylin'

Sheika 

Hebrews 6:19

Making Friends in College

 So I'm starting my junior year in college and I can't believe it; seems like I was just starting my freshmen year of college. One thought that went through my head as "freshmen me" was "how can I make friends in college?" Who knows,  your roommate or suite mates might end up being your best friend. But, if that isn't the case here is my advice on making friends in college.

If you are an incoming freshmen and are worried about making friends, don't worry, it will come naturally. Of course, first and foremost be yourself.

 Join a club or organization to come in contact with others who probably have the same interest as you.

Eating with different people at the dining hall. Sad, but it is true that you can spot out the freshmen. So just sit down and start talking to them. Some common beginner questions include: where are you from, what's your major, and even where do you stay on campus. Those introductory questions can lead to something much more and find some common connection.

Hang out in the common rooms of your whole dorm building. I met so many people from just hanging out in the common rooms and playing ping-pong (which I'm not that good at).

Attend the first week of school events. I know many schools hold some meet and greets and social events for the whole student body which is a great way to meet new people at your school.

The classroom is another great way to make friends, especially if you see that person in another one of your classes.  Just an easy way to make a bond and also have someone to check your notes or study with.

Livin' & Stylin'

Sheika 

Hebrews 6:19

All About My College Major | HR Management

As you may know I am a college student, and I am majoring in Human Resource Management B.A. I know that my major isn't as common as many others, so I figured I would talk about all of the aspects to it and the courses I've taken for it so far.

My major as Human Resource Management is half Psychology and half Business. Even though this major is mainly under the business category.  Since HR involves dealing with other people, that is where the psychology aspects comes in  handy. 

Careers for a HR Management major includes, but are not limited to: HR Manager/Specialist, Compensation and Benefits Manger/Specialist, Labor Relation Specialist

Freshman Year Courses I've Taken:

Most of the courses I've taken Freshman year are just introduction classes. 

Fall Semester: 

Principles of Microeconomics 

Narratives of the Self (English Class)

Principles of Management 

Elementary Spanish 

Spring Semester: 

Principles of Macroeconomics

Narratives of the Self 2 (English Class)

Introduction to Psychology ( Prerequisite to all the other Psychology classes you need to take)

Elementary Spanish 2 

Sophomore Year Course I've Taken:

Fall Semester:

Human Nature and the Social Order (English Class)

Financial Accounting 

Social Psychology 

Art & Culture 

Spring Semester:

Human Nature and the Social Order (English Class)

Managerial Accounting 

Business Analytics 

Organizational Psychology

As I complete a year of college, each year I will continue to update this post.  And if you all have any question, please reach out to me and I'll be happy to help.

Livin' & Stylin'

Sheika 

Hebrews 6:19