Boston Ahoy

G'day Mates! As I stated in my previous blog I was going to write about my experience and share some useful tips about the Historical city of Boston. Heading out east I took my first train route to Boston. It takes longer to get to Boston on the train than an airplane, but it gives you the ability to see the back roads of America. After a twenty-two hour train ride from Chicago I arrived in Boston. I didn't know what to except, but I was excited to see some friends of whom I have not seen since four years ago when we went to Australia. I must say it was a great reunion, and having friends in different places saves on hotel stays, and getting an inside look of where to go. I would recommend visiting Boston if you like a young crowd, historical sites and seeing many attractions. Boston has a lot to offer based on location, schools and actually not as busy area compared to other big cities. I wouldn't want to spoil all the fun, but if you do plan on visiting Boston here are my top ten places to visit/things to do: 1. The Freedom Trail 2. Quincy Market 3. The Oyster House 4. Try a Boston Crème Pie 5. Fenway Park 6. USS Constitution Museum 7. JFK Museum 8. Boston Brewery Tours 9. Ride the {T} known as the Rail system 10. Visit the beautiful parks around the city If you have any questions please leave a comment, and I will share more! My next trip is heading off to New York City as known as the Big Apple! Cheers, Lee IV

College travels

G'day mates! As I finish my last semester at Moraine Park, I want to share a tip with you. When you’re in college you should take the opportunity to study aboard or travel as much as you can. Seeing the world when you are young and have fewer responsibilities can lead to great experiences. I’ve spoken to people who are older than me about traveling and they tell me that if they could do it over, they would choose to travel more. In my next couple of blogs, I am going to share with you my experience as I travel to Boston, New York City and New Jersey. So stay tuned! It’s going to be a fun voyage ahead! Cheers, Lee IV

Student Ambassador Update

My term as student ambassador has been a lot of fun. I have participated in many events inside and outside of school. This program has taught me how to be flexible, responsible and to set the bar high for the next student ambassador. With the connections I made with people in the community has lead me to my current project. I am the coordinator to relay information from the culinary club to Julie owner of Gallery & Frame Shop who runs the Art Walk Tour the Town in Fond du Lac. Her mission is to promote the arts, fine dining and entertainment in historic downtown Fond du Lac. My job has been getting the culinary club to sell fresh loaves of bread on the event night, which will help raise money for our fundraisers. I realize how fun it is to work with people personally and seeing an event expands into other opportunities. The date for the next Tour the Town event will be held on Friday, April 19th from 5-8 p.m. For additional information you can check out the website at http://www.tourthetownfdl.com/ If you have any questions please leave a comment! Cheers, Lee IV

March Madness

As February comes to an end, my favorite month March is here. March is my favorite month because there are a lot of fun events ahead. To name a few there is spring break, March Madness for College basketball, St. Patty’s Day, and of course my birthday. During the month of March I will be traveling to Boston, New York and New Jersey for a mini Australia reunion with friends I met four years ago. During this time I will have the opportunity to see the Big Apple and check out the East coast cuisines. Since I never have been out east before, this trip will enable me to see opportunities outside of the Midwest area. I will make sure I’ll share a lot of photos and tips for future references. Until then enjoy March and wear some green colors to share the love! Cheers, Lee IV

Ebony Vision Black History Event

As Moraine Park’s Ambassador I attended an event hosted by Ebony Vision at UW-Fond du Lac campus on February 11. Ebony Vision is an organization in Fond du Lac whose vision is to gain equal access everyday to overcome difference between humanity. This event celebrated and recognized the people who made a difference in society to help and improve equal rights. Organizations from Moraine Park Technical College, UW-Fond du Lac, and Marian University all came together to put this unique event together. During the celebration there was poetry, singing and dancing by people who were representing historical African-American leaders. Afterwards there was a potluck at Marian University. I was able to meet new people from the community from different organizations. Having the opportunity to network with them was priceless, knowing these people will help me to become more involved in the community to make a difference in people lives. After a long fun day I was glad I attended this event to celebrate diversity and community. To find more events from Ebony Vision check out the website at http://www.ebonyvisionfdl.org Cheers, Lee IV

School in Full Session

On the second day of classes Student Government put together a welcome back event for students and staff on the Fond du Lac campuses. The sponsored event consisted of a Trivia game and free lunch. Students and staff had the opportunity to have a free lunch with a student/staff I.D. and the chance to win some great prizes. The event kicked off with the audience answering random trivia questions to win cash or gift cards from various locations. In one round I volunteered to go up front to compete with other students about geography subjects. After a quick round of questions and answers, I won a gift card and I was really pumped. There were several other rounds where other students did whatever it took to win cash prizes. It was funny seeing all the mini games and competition people did to win. I had a lot of fun meeting some new people and seeing people who I haven’t seen since the winter break. To catch more events like this you can check out the calendar on myMPTC for events this semester. So don’t just sit there, come out to meet new people and have some fun. Plus who doesn’t like to win? Catch you soon! Cheers, Lee IV

Dr. MLK Breakfast

G'day mates; recently I had the opportunity to attend a community interfaith prayer breakfast at Marian University. This event was a remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr. dreams of the future. A lot of changes have occurred over the years, but it is up to us to continue the dream. As the student ambassador for MPTC, I was able to sit at a table with MPTC staff members such as President Dr. Sheila Ruhland, Scott Lieburn, Dr. Caron Daugherty, and Dr. Stanley Cram. We had an excellent time catching up for the new semester ahead. During this time I was able to speak to members of the community and alumni from Marian University. It is always a great time meeting new people and catching up with others. There is a lot of networking opportunities between the colleges in Fond du Lac and local businesses. I have learned anything is possible as long you put the right pieces in the right spots. During the breakfast there were several prayers told by various people. The overall message is we have to work together and put our differences a side to make a better world. Afterwards I was more encouraged to make a difference in people’s lives and the community. This event turned out really well, although the morning was below zero in temperature, but seeing smiling faces made it a better day. I am looking forward for more events like these. Cheers, Lee IV