Today I met my first professor at Mount Allison, Dr. Craig Brett! He is helping me to design an independent study on the economics of energy and resource policy. His office is in the Avard-Dixon building where most of my professors and many of my classes are located.
I left extremely excited about the course we've designed; unfortunately, I received my first homework assignment...
After my meeting, I spent my first good amount of time exploring Mt. A. The campus is composed of dark red stone buildings, many of which are covered in ivy; winding walkways; and, as long as it's warm, lush green lawns, flowering bushes, and leafy foliage.
An added bonus, they have a swan pond - with actual swans!
For those of you who do not already have it, my address is:
10 Richardson Street
Sackville, NB
Canada E4L 4H6
I'm renting from Roy, a local landlord who has been renting to students for the past nine years. A fun fact: Roy plays bass and sings in a local blues band. He is also incredibly generous with his days off - he spent the whole day taking me to a Walmart (which was way nicer than ones I've seen in the U.S...if someone was going to make a Walmart I didn't hate, it would be Canada) and a grocery store.
But anyways, the house I live in comfortably fits three people (Roy, the other tenant, and me), is tidy, and more than adequately meets my needs. Everything in Sackville is within walking distance. Below are two pictures of my room, which I have now taken over and made my own.
My Bed
The Command Center
Hey, look! It's my new blog, open on my computer : )
I woke up to a sunny, but warm (and a bit muggy?...I thought I was leaving the swamp of DC behind!) first day in Sackville, NB! If you're reading this, you are likely a loved one or interested party. I hope to keep this blog going during my stay in Canada this fall 2010 so that you can see where I go, what I'm up to, and the new people in my life!
