Although it was really great to have been able to spend a
relaxing spring break at home, I was looking forward to the last event-filled
weeks of the spring semester. One of the events that I participated in was
being a part of the Holy Week liturgy. As a member of the Schola Cantorum
choir, I spent a great deal of my Easter Break and Holy Week rehearsing for
Triduum Masses: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil. The rehearsals
were tough and filled with challenging music to learn, but all the time that I
spent singing with other choir members helped create a bond that got us through
the long week. I also had the privilege to cantor for the morning prayers—my
first time cantering ever. It truly was a blessed week for me to be a part of,
and through the intense rehearsals, I began to realize the miracle of Easter
and the importance of understanding the sacred meaning of what Holy Week means
to me.
Even as an Outreach Ambassador, I got to help out with
Spring Preview on April 12th, 2015—Fordham’s largest open house
event for Admitted Students. I cannot even put into words just how beautiful
the day was for this event. With clear skies, Fordham students enjoying
themselves on Eddie’s Parade (a beloved green spot for students to hang out),
and enthusiastic admitted students on campus, it was the perfect ambiance to
show off just how beautiful our Rose Hill campus really is and to talk about
what makes our college so special. I remember two Spring Previews ago in which
I was in this position of trying to make college decisions and I will never
forget the student interactions that I had that persuaded me to want to come
here and be a part of this community. That is what makes Spring Preview so
special and so easy—ambassadors never have a difficult time bragging about how
great their college experience is because everyone’s is unique and special to
them in their own way!
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| Me with the Fordham Ram putting some "horn" hand signs during Spring Preview! |
After my shift was done, I headed over to Eddie’s and had a
mini picnic with friends. It was wondrous being able to get a tan in and see
all the other students enjoy themselves outside of studying and class. Later, I
got to enjoy the rest of this beautiful day by also attending the University
Choir’s Annual Spring Concert to support my friends in it. It was a lovely
afternoon filled with glorious music that filled the University Church that
complimented the wonderful day.
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| The beautiful University Church with University Choir and the Bronx Arts Ensemble. |
Although the semester is coming to a close end, it is also one
of the most eventful times of the year, with admitted students coming to a decision
about schools and extracurricular clubs having their annual spring showcases.
It goes to show just how much of a variety of activities Fordham has to offer
that truly makes it a community open to people with many interests and outlets
to express themselves.
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