In Their Words

Civilian Housing Lottery

Hello everyone! I wanted to update you all on the civilian housing lottery we had a few days ago. My roommate and I ended up with the best number of 234, which proved to be a decent number but not ideal. We would have liked to be on a higher floor, but it is what it is. We are still happy we got some flexibility and can be close to some friends. For those of you wondering, students in the Corps cannot enter a housing lottery as their room assignments are chosen for them. For those civilians that participated, I hope you all got a decent room and are excited for the coming year! Read more →

I got the COVID-19 Vaccine (Finally)!

Hello everyone! After a few months away at school, even though it seemed like they flew, I have finally been able to receive the vaccine. The site I went to had the J and J on hand so that was the one I got, which I had no problems with. I was actually happy to have it done once rather than going in again. My symptoms were present in numbers the first night, but after that, they slowly subsided throughout the next day. A few days after, I am just feeling drowsy. However, it has been such a huge relief to be able to have this done and I'm glad I don't have to worry about it for the coming school year. President Anarumo and our administration announced that they would be requiring vaccines throughout campus for the new year. My family, friends, and I all assumed that this would... Read more →

Georgia Weather

This place really reminds me of Saipan. One day it can be warm and enjoyable, then the next day it’s rainy, but it’s still enjoyable. Just being here makes me miss the islands just a little bit. It’s warm, it feels nice to stay inside, and I’m a big fan of walking around without worrying about whether it’ll be windy since that will decide if I should wear a jacket or not. Read more →