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So...seeing as it's been nearly TWO YEARS since I updated my journal, I thought I'd pop in and say hello.
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Erm.
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This feels like one of those conversations you have with *that* person that you haven't seen in a REALLY long time, and then you meet them somewhere and have nothing to say.  And then you both make awkward conversation and quickly come up with a reason to end your little reunion because of the intense awkward-ness of it all.
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Yep.
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Anyway, I'M BACK. And I've been in a drawing mood lately, so expect some doodles from yours truly. YAY.

*hugs and butterfly kisses*
-Katie

Here we go again. This time, it's a. A… A… Heating bill!
YOUR HOUSE MUST BE REALLY COLD.
Cause you use a lot of heat  there, sonny boy.
..yes. I just called you that.
So. To the numbers!
13478000,000.  
..Those were the numbers!
*drummroll* *spelling*
I have now run out of ideas. So I shall sing to you.
*sings*
Wasn't that nice?
But seriously. Sirius was cool. He didn't deserve that crap, dawg.
And now on to important stuff. Like your heating bill. And your mother. Shes pretty important, if you know what I mean.
..
You don't, do you? *sigh* I have much to teach you, my young padawan.
Last month, you put your heat on. This often.
45678145189452065212
123123135132
15484321843514
484214231465
12123
1
2
3
524867461
422
4546128
4245687
322222222222222221454322222222222465878

5546813
Those were some numbers, brought to you by Katie!
Now more of your mum.
*more*
I just added the word "padawan" to the Word dictionary
Kendra.. Is not with us anymore. It's a shame. BUT Katie has her in Spanish .Cause she's a ninja. I have ninja service in the propsroomofdeath.
TOTALLY A WORD.
Totally awesome
*hand gesture*
*obscene use of twitter lingo*
The fact that the word "Twitter" is a word makes me sad.
TWEET/
Chart.
$123 $456 $456 $0 $alot $1000 $f456 $8674 $throneoflies $moneys

This is a bill. These are some numbers.

You bought this $3000 That sucks.
Then you got this. $10 Cheapo.
And this. $500 MEh.
And some of these. $0.01 Why?
And again. $0.01 Really?
You just can't stop. $0.01 You've got a bad habit.
And a few bow ties $70 Because you're cool.
And one more. $1000000 Now you're broke. Nice.

This is an official-looking thingy-thing.
After everything you purchased, how do you feel? Are you happy? Probably not. You're going to die in debt. Nii-ce.

Here are some other words. Don't you love words? They're so.. So… Fluffy. I loves them.
Now is where we tell you terms and conditions of this… Bill. And such. Therefore. Nevertheless.  NOT EVEN A WORD. Srsly.  Arrow! *drummers go HUH*

*blank stare* *pets jars* *goodnight, twitter*

You should really get back to acting. I mean, by now, if you've read all of this, you've broken character. You are reading this page when you should be singing. Or something. I'm not sure exactly what you do. But I'm sure its good! IT will look nice.
But.. *Insert some anecdote about hippopotamuses coming on stage*

Yes, I think that'll do nicely.

Here are some numbers.

$4562
$4548423,456
$100,000,000,001 + $1 might equal $100,000,000,003. I'm not sure.
$4582001582 quarterly annually with a tax sans representation. Join 'er die!
*insert tattoo with picture of broken up snake and colonies' names.*
How does one use a "'"

Yeah.  Weird question mark time! ?

.. I've been informed, via the dots and dashes, that the question mark previously stated will in fact, NOT be weird. I apologize.. despido tut u tu ut!

3.141592648612. Wait.
3.14159265358979323846264338327950288419716939937510582097494459230781640628620899862803482534211706798214808651328230664709384460955058223172535940812848111745028410270193852110555964462294895493038196  
  
I lost the game.


Well, crap.

So.

I'm actually updating my journal! *gasp*

Exams are done, school is out, and life is good.  To cap it all off, I'm going to see the Moaning Myrtles on Saturday in Madison, and I'm UBER excited. I've never been to a wrock show before, so it should be EXCELLENT.

Also, I realize I'm beginning to write like Maureen Johnson.  I can't decide if this is a good thing or not.  

I didn't really have anything specific to say...I just really didn't want to have to stare at my English research paper anymore. XD

Byee!

Katie Campshure
Advanced Language Arts 10
Mrs. Kreuser
5.3.2010
Seattle University
Seattle, Washington is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States, and it is also the home to one of Washington's most notable colleges, Seattle University.  Located in the "Emerald City", Seattle University is an ideal school for locals and students from out-of-state (Seattle 101).
Location:
Seattle University is located in the heart of Seattle, Washington, on 48 acres of Capitol Hill (Hyde).  The city covers 217 square kilometers of green, extremely hilly land, and 150 square kilometers of water.  It is located only 113 miles south of the United States - Canadian border ("Seattle 101 - A Guide").  According to Kayley Hyde, a student at Seattle University, the area surrounding the school is a very lively, urban part of the city; however, the campus itself seems calm and very separate from its surroundings.  As of 2010, there are 6,024 students attending Seattle University ("Keyfacts: Seattle University").  The University is approximately 1,933 miles from Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Environment:
As of 2010, there are 4,206 undergraduate students enrolled at Seattle University ("Keyfacts: Seattle University").  Seattle University is a four-year Roman Catholic college.  The school is co-ed, with a 39:61 male/female ratio.  Forty-seven percent of the students at Seattle University are from outside of Washington ("Keyfacts: Seattle University").
Admissions Requirements:
Seattle University has a competitive admission policy and admissions are accepted on a continuous basis online or in person ("Enrollment Services: Undergraduate").  For incoming freshmen, there are several required tests for admission.  Either the ACT or SAT I is required, as well as an essay, a GPA of at least 2.5, and at least two letters of recommendation.  A campus visit and interview are not necessary for admission, but are highly recommended.  The average combined ACT score is 26, and the average combined SAT score is 1738 ("Keyfacts: Seattle University").  The average GPA of accepted applicants is 3.55.  Ninety-one percent of incoming freshmen were in the top half of their high school graduating class, sixty-three percent were in the top quarter, and thirty-two percent were in the top tenth.  ("Enrollment: Seattle U").
Academics:
Seattle University offers over one-hundred majors, including Forensic Science ("Keyfacts: Seattle University").  The student-faculty ratio is 13:1 ("School Profile: Seattle").  Seattle University offers job placement to all undergraduates, as well as individual and group career counseling and planning.  Job fairs, interview workshops, and a career library are also available for use as needed.  Counseling and psychological services are also available to all students ("Facilities & Services").  The four-year graduation rate at Seattle University is fifty percent, the five-year graduation rate is sixty-six percent, and the six-year graduation rate is sixty-eight percent ("Keyfacts: Seattle University").  According to the Seattle University website, more than five-hundred students choose to partake in international study programs in forty-five countries every year.  Most of the study abroad programs are directly sponsored by Seattle University, and allow students to take in a new culture while earning credit toward their degrees ("Study abroad can be transformative.").
Expenses:
Both in-state and out-of-state tuition is $28,260.  The average cost for books is $1,350 and the cost for room and board is $8,340 ("Estimated Expenses: Seattle").  A $50 application fee is required for freshmen, as well as a deposit of $200 ("Keyfacts: Seattle University").
Financial Aid:
The amount of financial aid that students are able to acquire from a college of choice is generally one of the most important determining factors as to whether or not they will be able to attend the college.  Seattle University offers a variety of grants, scholarships, and loans to its students.  At the school, about 58% of Freshen receive need-based aid, 31% receive merit-based aid, and 50% receive self-help aid.  The amounts received tend to vary, however the average amount of money awarded to need-based applicants is $15,393, the amount awarded for merit-based applicants is $8,942, and the amount given to self-help applicants is $3,350 ("Keyfacts: Seattle University").  Seattle University advises applying for financial aid early, and according to their school website, "Based on the availability of funds, priority awarding is to undergraduate students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the university priority deadline, February 1st" ("Enrollment Services: Undergraduate").
There are many non need-based employment opportunities both on-campus and off-campus at Seattle University.  The university also offers need-based work-study programs.  To qualify for the need-based programs, students must file a FAFSA every year and be determined to have enough need to be awarded funding.  The work-study programs offer students a way to gain valuable work experience while earning money for college.  These programs help students enhance their course work as well as their future careers by integrating classroom learning with real-world work experience.  The Student Financial Services Office runs an online job board consisting of part-time and temporary on and off- campus positions that students have access to through the school's Redhawk Network ("Working While You Attend").
Housing/Facilities:
As stated on the Seattle University website, "Research shows that students who belong to a campus residential community have a more productive and more satisfying college experience than those who live off campus."  It is because of this that all first- and second-year undergraduate students are required to live on campus and purchase a meal plan.  Juniors and seniors are also encouraged to live on campus ("Apply for Housing").
All students are eligible to purchase a meal plan, however students choosing to live in residence halls must purchase one.  The minimum requirement for all freshmen and sophomores is the "Preferred Club", which costs approximately $1,170.  This is the plan recommended to most students; however five additional meal plans are available to choose from, ranging in price from $2,300 to $600 ("Meal Plans"). Seattle University's food service department has been nationally recognized for its food, customer service, and business practices.  All food service at the university is managed by Bon Appétit.  There are many places on campus to enjoy a meal, but the largest of them all is the Cherry Street Market, which serves a variety international cuisine as well as traditional American comfort food.  Other dining options include the Hawk's Nest Bistro, The Cave, The Sidebar, and The Bottom Line, all of which serve a variety of hot entrées, sandwiches, soups, and salads ("Dining Services").
All residence halls and apartment rooms come equipped with a twin size bed, modular closets with drawer space or a walk-in closet, bulletin boards, bookshelf space, and a micro-fridge.  Select apartments come with a bathroom and microwave as well.  Basic cable TV is provided in each residence hall room, but students must provide their own television and cable cord.  There is a front desk for each on-campus residence hall, and desk manages residents' mail and is the resource for checking out equipment, games, and for knowing on-campus information. Each residence hall is equipped with telephone service capabilities and a jack, and each room has one phone line, accommodating one phone that must be supplied by the residents.  For the convenience of students, washers and dryers are available for all residents.  Laundry rooms are located across the campus ("Residence Hall Features").  
On each floor of the residence halls, there are a variety of study spaces.  Lobbies located in each of the residence halls include a common space, a TV lounge, a front desk, and vending machines.  In addition to the lounge spaces, there are study rooms for groups and individuals in select halls.  Educational labs are also provided in all on-campus residence halls, and lab is equipped with computers, a printer, internet, and study spaces.  The campus internet network supports both Macintosh and PCs, and wireless internet is offered in all lobbies and education centers in the residence halls ("Residence Hall Features").
A new library is currently being built on campus, in addition to the one already available for student use (Hyde).  A math lab and a writing center are also located on-campus for student use ("Other Campus Services").
The campus at Seattle University is very wide and open, with ample space outdoors for students to relax or study.  Several courtyards and fields are also available for recreational use (Hyde).  A game room is located the basement of Seattle U's Campion Hall.  It includes a big-screen TV, comfortable furniture, a pool table, a ping-pong table, and a piano.  A music room provides students with the freedom to make noise without residents being bothered.  It can be requested for use at any time ("Residence Hall Features").
The campus health center provides urgent and primary healthcare to all enrolled students.  Free and confidential counseling and psychological services are also available to all enrolled students.  For security reasons, each building on the campus is equipped with two sets of card swipes; one at the entrance of each building and another allowing access to each floor.  Each student's ID card gives them access to their own building.  During the day, the entrance to each building is unlocked, but public safety officers patrol the building grounds during the day and at night for additional security ("Other Campus Services").
Activities:
There are hundreds of clubs at Seattle University.  These consist of honor societies, community service groups, cultural heritage groups, religious groups, political clubs, and dozens more.  There is something to satisfy the interests of nearly any student, whether that interest lies in video games, fashion, sports, or even knitting ("Student Clubs").  Seattle University also has a modest athletic department, with intercollegiate sports teams in several different sports.  Teams range from average college sports such as basketball and golf to more unique sports, like crew, archery, and water polo ("Athletics: Seattle U").
Greek life is practically inexistent at Seattle University.  The school is not part of the Greek System, and this is a crucial fact to the social life on the campus.  There are a few select fraternities dedicated to service learning projects, but nothing very extensive or wild.  Most students tend to be in favor of the absence of Greek life at their school because they don't believe it would easily mix with the culture of Seattle University.  Much of this has to do with the school's complete focus on academics (Lis-Sette).


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