After a sometimes seemingly endless couple of months of walking to class in the cold and having to find indoor activities for the weekend, springtime in Athens almost never fails to come around abruptly and it is always welcome! It always seems as if the weather is never going to break, and then all of a sudden, it will and the general ‘vibe’ on campus picks up so much. It is so nice to see people back on the greens throwing a frisbee or baseball on the way to class, or being able to study outside for a nice change of scenery.
In addition to just the weather being nicer, it opens up all the possibilities for recreation that haven’t been available since the Fall! This includes going to Stroud’s, which is a lake/park near campus and a great place to picnic, fish, or just relax during a break between classes or on the weekend.
Also, springtime is a great chance to hit any of the local popular hiking trails. It is always a good time to be able to get some friends together and take a hike and overlook all of Athens and the Ohio University Campus.
Lastly, maybe my favorite thing about springtime is the blossoming of the cherry trees along the Hocking River. For those of you who may not know, there is a very well-maintained bike path that stretches for 21 miles throughout Athens county, and a part of it runs right along campus and the Hocking River. This section is lined with dozens (if not hundreds) of cherry trees that bloom beautifully in the spring. It is my personal favorite part about spring—to just be able to take a casual stroll or bike ride along the bike path along the river with the trees in full bloom. Athens in the spring is just such an amazing place!
This entry was posted in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and tagged athens, outdoor activities, spring on April 24, 2017 by dalemasel.
It’s the time, yet again, in Athens Ohio where the cherry trees are blooming, deadlines are approaching, final exams are being administered and longtime friends are saying their farewells. Yes, spring semester here in Athens is always a bittersweet feeling.
Over the last four years I have had the pleasure of meeting some of the most influential people, participating in outstanding organizations and partaking in opportunities of a lifetime. At the end of this week, I will be saying goodbye to many of my friends and wishing them the best of luck in all of their future endeavors.
Though I will be returning in the fall for one final semester, it feels as if I’m leaving this university at the end of this semester. I have wrapped up the majority of my classes making it so I only have two classes remaining; I have stepped down from all leadership positions within all of my student organizations; and as I mentioned, a good majority of my friends from the last four years are graduating in just a few days.
This is the first time in my life that I am beginning to look at my future and make decisions on a career instead of schooling. With that being said, I couldn’t be more excited to be finishing up and I feel that my experiences over the past four years have prepared me for my career in Civil Engineering.
I am starting a co-op with Shelly and Sands this week and will work for them this summer and continue through the upcoming fall semester. I was lucky enough to land on a project that is located right here in Athens making the transition from school to my co-op a breeze. This summer and through the fall semester will be a test run, for me, of Shelly and Sands to see if I like the company and if the company likes me.
So as I start my new co-op experience, finish my final exams and bid a farewell to all of the graduating seniors I can’t help but be reminded that time certainly does move fast. So as my last blog post ever as an Engineering Ambassador, to all of the graduating seniors: I wish you the best of luck and congratulations on this monumental accomplishment; and for all of you incoming first year students: welcome and good luck with the next 4 to 5 years!
This entry was posted in Civil Engineering and tagged co-op/internship, spring on April 24, 2017 by dalemasel.
For the past four years the Saturday before Final week begins, Race for a Reason occurs. This is an event put on by O’Bleness Hospital, OU Sports Administration Program and Athletes in Action.
Last year over 1,000 people participated in four events raising $115,000 for charities, non-profits and student organizations. A 5K Race, Mud Run, Triathlon and 3K Walk are all put on the day of the event and registration costs are then put towards whichever cause you choose.
I’ve been able to participate in the Mud Run before and am excited to participate in the sprint Triathlon this year. The mud run was a short route up to the ROTC training course and back down to Peden Stadium. I signed up for this with my roommate freshman year and had a blast!
This year, two of my current roommates are looking to participate in the sprint triathlon. We were excited to be able to run in the new Walter Fieldhouse this Winter while the cold weather still stuck around. Now the weather is warming up and we’re able to work out outside while getting ready for the Race for a Reason sprint triathlon.
This entry was posted in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and tagged recreation, service projects, spring on March 22, 2015 by dalemasel.
Athens, OH 16 March 2014 – Good moooooooorning students!
It’s spring time for Ohio and Engineering! Even though it’s still chilly (because of this freaky winter we’ve all been experiencing) Athens, Ohio still has many activities to do. This past weekend I went for a hike at Stroud’s run, which is only 5 minutes away from campus.
With such a nice part just minutes from campus, I like to use Strouds Run as a way to unwind. After completing a 5 mile hike around the park, I felt much better! It’s week 12 in the semester and it can get frustrating at times.
It’s important to remember why it’s important to take a step back sometimes and breath; if you don’t, you just might burn out.
The semester is finally winding down and projects are starting to approach their due dates. I’m looking forward to the next time I go on a hike, because the next time I go on a hike the semester might be over.
I’m looking forward to what the summer holds in front of me. Right now I’m looking at working Gosiger for an internship, night school for the first half of the summer, and knee surgery (yay!). I’m going to be very busy this summer, but that’s the way I like it!
I hope that all have a good summer ahead of you: whether it’s working, extra-curricular practice, or just enjoying it!
Good news is…I only fell once!
This entry was posted in Engineering Technology and Managment and tagged athens, recreation, spring on April 16, 2014 by dalemasel.