I go to college this Saturday, August 9th, 2008. I will be a freshman at Bard College, in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. I have a little more packing to do (misc items and clothes). Bard College starts rather early, as they have a three week workshop for freshman, called “Language and Thinking.” I’m not so excited about doing work during summer, but at least it’s better than going right into a 4-5 course schedule.
Map of campus.
My roommate is from China, which is totally rad. I’m in the dorm Oberholzer, a 5-10 minute walk from campus. I’m excited and nervous. I’m happy I’m not going to be across the country, I’ll be 3.5 hours away from home, and 2 hours away from New York City. Also, it will be nice to go to school with a few people I know (there are 3 from my high school going to Bard, in addition to a few others).
The one thing I’m upset about, is that Apple hasn’t yet released new MacBook Pro’s. My college technology “situation” will be simple(r), as I’ll only have one computer (my MacBook, and in the future, a MBP). I’ve made a few purchases (hard drives, mouse, keyboard, monitor), but nothing major.
I can’t promise anything, but I hope to keep blogging and podcasting, maybe even more regularly. I’m sure my Twitter stream will be over-active, particularly in the first few days and weeks, and I’m going to take lots of photos. I’m bringing my (new) portable recorder, USB interface, and my microphone, so I’ll be well equipped to podcast. I’ll probably write a blog post a week after I settle in, but if I’m feeling particularly lonely, you may hear from me sooner.
Wish me luck.
Kabren Levinson is fist-year student at Bard College. Throughout high school, Kabren has worked in various technological, political, and artistic positions. He has worked as an intern at the MIT Media Lab Computing Culture Group and during his senior year of high school, he developed an Academic Technology program at the Cambridge School of Weston. He has been podcasting for over three years and has been blogging for two. Kabren is a philosopher, technologist, and artist.
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Congratulations on going to college and i wish you all the best. I hope you do the best!
Hi Kabren,
Congratulations on your exciting entry into college. It is nice to hear you are looking forward to roomming with someone from a different culture, I think it will be a really interesting experience.
Starting college is certainly both exciting and nerve racking, but it is going to open up a whole new world for you with experiences that you will remember forever.
We will be reading your blog to see how you are doing, so do keep posting.
Good luck in your first week!
Good luck!
Are you planning on getting the refreshed Macbook Pro if Apple release them in September?
Thanks Grant and Amrita!
William, I am planning on getting the next version of the MacBook Pro.
awesome blog…i know it will be great..the campus map really helps…and yes i will try to download skype this weekend..and wait for the new macbook pro.. worth waiting for…and just one day— and counting…and your tumblr posts on your travels are superb as well..thank you for telling me about the blogging..bon journee..
You’re lucky you get to go to college now! I have to wait one more year! I still have to apply to some other schools, transcripts, AUDITIONS (musical theatre major) and more! not fun!
I just cant wait to see what college i end up going to? if i even end up going to college, life works in mysterious ways! haha!
but i hope you have a good time. Dont stress on packing because you’ll stress to much and leave the simplest things. like a tooth brush!
Take a pic of the dorms and everything! i love college life. i cant wait for it!
the freshman workshop sounds awesome. its a great way to meet people and to get that college feel you know!
have a great time!> keep blogging all you can!
Thanks guys!