Bye-Bye Spring.......and Hello SUMMER! 

Oh, How I Have Missed You!

     So, this quarter has been amazing. Between all of the food and the events, I can't wrap my head around this being week 9. I got a new job and got into the swing of that, handled derby week very well and despite the sun-burned had a blast at spring Luau. Here are a few pics...

Here is my fellow ambassador Maria and I at the Spring Luau. We were so tired after all of the dancing! 

One of the highlights of International this quarter is our brand-new tandoori oven (Sunken-in clay oven for the middle east areas) This oven is one of the coolest cooking devices I have ever used.

My friends and I at the 2nd chance prom at Gardiner Point. (Im the one in the front.)

For all of you new comers in June I thought that I would give you some helpful money saving tips.

1. Cut your dryer sheets for laundry in half. it works just as well and they last twice as long.                                  

2. Get the big bags of cereal at the store, its cheaper of more and it tastes just like the name brand stuff.

3. Looks for your school books online or ask around the school and dorms before you buy new ones. Most students at the dorms will sell or rent out their books when they no longer need them in order to make an extra buck.                                                                                                                             

4. Tuesday nights at most theaters are 5 dollar movie nights. (Rave along with Baxter Ave)                                                                 

5. For those who use these- Cut your make up remover wipes in half of even thirds depending on your amount of make-up. If I wear just some foundation I cut a 3rd of a sheet to use. It makes the wipes last a lot longer. especially for those of us who wear make up every day.                                                                      

5. Dont go off and blow your money on a ton of food. buy it one or two weeks at a time. I like to pick the sandwich of the shopping trip, either PB&J, Bologna etc and thats what ill pick up. Next trip would get a different food item.                                                     

6. GET A BRITA!!! I can't tell you how many bottles of water a Brita replaces. I have a big Brita for guests to have and a water bottle Brita for me. Comes in handy allllll the time.                                 

Your first quarter and your second you will want to spend your money. We all went through it, but try to set a limit for yourself. Remember, its okay to decline an invite somewhere if you are low on money or for any reason. Most of us learned a lot about conserving money in our time here. I wish I had been as cautious as I am now. Try to find different ways of getting what you want. Even getting a job (as much as we may not want to). If you get a job try to put a certain amout from each paycheck into a savings, you never know when it will come in handy.

I cant wait to meet some new people come June. I know you will enjoy yourself in Louisville's summer fun. Be safe!

-Alexandra Leigh Cruikshank