Friday, April 26, 2013

1L Reflections

I really hope when people say the first year is the hardest, that they are right. Because that means the worst is over!
While I would agree that my first year was very hard and challenging, I feel that overall, I left with great friends and a good experience. 
My recommendations for incoming first year students:

  • Decide what is important to you: Is it grades? (If so, move a small personal cot, your toothbrush, and a change of clothes into your carrel, because you probably won't leave the law school. Ever.) Is it sanity? (If so, plan on not getting A's in all of your classes. However, you will have time to go to ward activities and have personal time to yourself to exercise, watch a TV show, etc. You also might have time to sleep.)
  • Have a study buddy (or two, or three). I personally struggled focusing in a study group that was larger than 4-5 people, so I would limit it. (Although you can be friends with lots more people, just don't study with them).
  • For effective studying at your carrel, bring ear plugs and snacks.
  • Be friends with 2Ls and 3Ls. It's nice to know someone who's already survived their 1st year and can give you advice and support.
  • Join a club! (or two, or three). But no more than that. You won't have that much time outside of studying, although you should consider joining all the clubs who do lunches.
  • If you don't mind used books, get them from Amazon. It possibly save you hundreds of dollars. I even bought a used book that was in a three ring binder. (Which turned out to be super useful because then I could just take out the pages I had to read, instead of hauling the whole book home.)
  • Get a good externship. This usually requires taking the optional Career Services classes, but it is totally worth it. The Lecture Series was my favorite class. 
  • Know that some things you just have to live through. Even though I received a lot of advice as a 1L, which would have benefitted me if I actually acted on it, some things you just have to experience before you understand. 

Rhetorically,
Rebekah

Friday, April 12, 2013

On a Personal Note

I'm engaged.

    FAQ's:

  1. How did you meet? Our church single's ward.
  2. When are you getting married? August 10, 2013
  3. Where are you getting married? This place: 

    This is the Bountiful Utah Temple. It's the temple I grew up visiting the most, therefore, one of my favorites. For more information on temples, visit this site: https://www.lds.org/church/temples/why-we-build-temples/what-happens-in-temples?lang=eng

    Happily,
    Rebekah
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