Movies, Music and More (oh my!)

For those of you have have not seen "The King's Speech" yet - I HIGHLY reccomend it! I went to see it last night here at Mercyhurst with my roommate and some friends. It was so good! I think I'm going to buy it when it comes out on dvd.... But anyways, Mercyhurst has this
awesome program called the Guelcher Film Series - which brings all kinds of great movies to campus for students and the Erie community! Last night it was "The King's Speech" and next week it's a clay animation movie called "Mary and Max" - it looks really cute I want to go! But what is great about the Guelcher Film Series is that all these movies are FREE to Mercyhurst students when you show your ID. The Mary D'Angleo Performing Arts Center or the PAC for short is where the Films are shown, this is also one of the places that Mercyhurst brings in some amazing live acts as well. For instance this Sunday, April 3 Buddy Guy is coming! I'm really excited to get to see such an amazing music legend perform! My brother, and Dad are both coming up for the show too so I get to see my family!

***P.S.- I GOT TO PLAY BUDDY GUY'S GUITAR!! He came out into the audience and was standing right in front of me and reached out and said "Give me your hand little girl," grabbed my hand and had me play his guitar! HOW AMAZING!!!!***

Although these kinds of events aren't usually free for students, the PAC offers student rate tickets so it is affordable.
Not your cup of tea? So you like the Opera? Mercyhurst streams Opera's from the Metropolitan Opera in NEW YORK live here! It's all a part of the MET Opera: HD Live Series.

Maybe the Arts aren't your thing, but you like to hear some great speakers? Check out the Live: From NY 92nd Street Y Series. This series broadcasts live talks by famous comedians, speakers, authors, buisnessmen and women and so many others! Last year I went to watch Mitch Albom, the author of "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" and "Tuesday's with Morrie", speak about his books and how he wrote them.
So no matter what you're interest, there are plenty of opportunities to see some great shows as well as listen to some awesome music.

Got questions? Ask me!

Hello Internet! (And everyone out there on the Internet)

Hey there everybody!
My name is Monica (if you haven't figured that out yet) and I am an Junior here at Mercyhurst College! I am a new blogger this year and will be keeping you up to date with all that is going in here at the 'Hurst. So if you haven't read my "About Me" section yet I'll fill you in - for those of you who have here's a reminder :)
I am an Education Major - Middle Childhood Education
I'm also an English Minor!
I used to be a Sportsmedicine major with a minor in Pre-Physical Therapy!
- Fun fact did you know that 80% of College students change their major at least once? AND about 90% of those that do change their major do it with in the first year. -
I play intramural soccer here! Our season is about to start!
I am also a member of the Ambassador Club, the Equestrian Club, Phi Eta Sigma, and Diversity 101!
Oh, and I'm a Laker Leader! Which means if you do chose Mercyhurst I just might see you at your Summer Orientation!
Last Spring(2010) I studied abroad in Dungarvan, Ireland for 10 weeks and it was the best time of my life! I had such an amazing time! I met so many awesome people and learned a lot too! To hear more about my study abroad experience click on my "Study Abroad" tab up at the top of the page! I linked up my blog from when I was away, as well as a few tumblrs of students who are in Dungarvan right now studying! So go on over there and check it out!
I'm going to wrap this blog up with some pictures and call it a night! I have to be up early to go do Practicum tomorrow morning!
If you have any questions please feel free to ask me!


This is what I walked past on my way to class in Dungarvan... Pretty nice huh?


This is a throw back to Freshman year when we went to an 80's themed dance in the Union. Obviously we are doing Thriller....

This one is from early this winter when we went to the mall and played with the puppies at the pet store!

This is from the Fall Charity Ball this year! I went with my very handsome boyfriend Conrad :)

Like I said - if you have any questions ask away!