Orientation day

So today was my first full day. I got my own ID card which will allow me to go to the libraries and other buildings. More importantly, it gives me access to the pool! I then took a tour of campus with Ms. Bishop.


A funny thing happened when I was sitting in Ms. Bishop's office. I was looking over my notes and pamphlets and Ms. Bishop says, "Jessica, do you like Farmville?" I thought I heard her wrong, since I have to ask on average 3 times to understand the Jamaican "patois" (language). She wanted to know if I played Farmville on Facebook. I had to laugh, for awhile. I told her no and she told me I was missing out, that Farmville is relaxing and fun. She says, "When I am tired, I just go out on the Farm." I couldn't stop laughing. I thought of all of the people that frustrate me with Farmville and laughed. As we were about to leave she says, "Well my farm is good, we can leave." So we did.

Later, I met with Dr. Reynolds and she described the UWI organizational structure and history of the university. The structure is very similar to FSU's however there are different titles. For example: the Chancellor here would be our President, the Vice Chancellor here would be our Provost, etc. It is only one of two schools that have this structure in the world. The other being University of South Pacific. Following this meeting I met with Mr. Lowery. He is the director of the Quality Leadership Program. This program is an elective for second and third year students to learn about what the "real world" is like and how to be successful post-graduation. This program is also how the UWI students go to FSU for the undergraduate student exchange.

I made my way to the grass track this afternoon. The track itself wasn't busy but the track team was practicing speed and agility on the center field. Fast is an understatement. I looked like a snail jogging around the track. Not only that but I looked like a pea size snail compared to how tall and thin they were.

I came home and heard a bark from under my bed. The pups were enjoying my air conditioner- I like it, too!

I also had a HUGE welcome basket with lots of fruit and flowers. A very nice gesture from the staff at the student services department.

A busy day but looking forward to a very fun filled weekend!