VLS is usually filled with the chatting of students throughout the day in the halls, Chase Center, and around town.  Since last Friday, the chatter has deceased within the halls, Chase Center and the town.  All you hear is silence.  Everyone has their laptop open typing away, reading last cases out of their books, and concentrating on keeping their mind clear so they can excel on their exam. 

On another note, I didn’t attend the last day of class party because I went to Boston, MA for a meeting with my work-study position.  The four students on the Carbon Reduction Task Force went to meet with the NAELS President and with the Clean Air, Cool Planet Representative to discuss VLS’ efforts with their carbon footprint and carbon reduction programs.  The meeting was great, and I absolutely LOVED BOSTON!!!  I have never been to a city quite like it.  It had this charm that pulled me into it, and I am hoping that at some point I will have the opportunity to intern at a law office here, so that I can experience the city more.  One thing I didn’t like was the traffic, but I did like the fact that there was a metro system. So this meeting pushed me even harder to work towards getting an internship in Boston.

The reason why I want an internship is that I am hoping that I will be accepted into the JD program here at VLS so that I can continue my involvement with the school and broaden my horizons by being in such an ideal location- close to nature and major cities without being in them.  I am in the process right now of applying, and will be working on it over winter break.  Keep your fingers crossed because I will be!  I don’t want to leave this amazing place, the professors, the curriculum, or the staff and students that make this place special to me. 

Wish me luck on finals and the 12 hour trip to Detroit, MI…I have never experienced either of these, so it is getting a little stressful thinking about them becoming a reality.