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Just wanted to leave you with an amazing video of a cover of the Dexter intro. I love the series and have been keeping up with them since the start. Enjoy. Continue reading
Posted Nov 11, 2011 at Catarina A
I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this before but I have applied for the Criminal Justice Honor Society. It is open for Criminal Justice Majors and Minors whose GPAs exceed of a 3.2 overall and a 3.2 on CJ courses alone. You must also have a completion of at least 4... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2011 at Catarina A
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I was formerly invited to attend the private dinner with John Douglas and a few of faculty members at Sacred Heart University before we were able to see his presentation about criminal profiling. The picture is phone quality so don't mind it. Before the dinner I was able to squeeze... Continue reading
Posted Oct 30, 2011 at Catarina A
For anyone that is interested in my Psychocriminology blog, here is the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Psychocriminology/200875723319434 Here is the Blog page. I have made a new post! http://psychocriminology.blogspot.com/ Continue reading
Posted Oct 22, 2011 at Catarina A
Listen, if you aren't from the upper east of the US and you aren't sure if you should go to school here or not, let me tell you... Halloween here is by far the best in the whole country. You actually see the leaves turn and you actually feel the... Continue reading
Posted Oct 22, 2011 at Catarina A
If you are interested in Criminal Justice, join the club! No reall, join the club at Sacred Heart University! It is mentored by Professor Grant and is bound to be amazing! If you are still undecided about what major you choose once you get to college or even right now,... Continue reading
Posted Oct 17, 2011 at Catarina A
I have created a new Blog that is a reflection of the studies I would like to pursue. In other words, it is a blog that tries to approach the Psychocriminology field (Psychology and the Criminal Justice mashed into one making Forensic Psychology). It is in no way professional but... Continue reading
Posted Oct 8, 2011 at Catarina A
In case anyone wonders what there is to do around Sacred Heart University, well let me tell you! It depends on what type of person you are. If you are into music and art you get the opportunity to see a live band at least every year in Sacred Heart.... Continue reading
Posted Oct 7, 2011 at Catarina A
Well, my career goal and actual passion is to become a forensic psychologist. I've known about this passion since sophmore year of high school when I read a book called "Basic Instincts". I am fascinated by the human mind and the abnormality side of it. I am mostly fascinated about... Continue reading
Posted Sep 19, 2011 at Catarina A
So basically I have been reading posts on 9/11 this morning and my condolences to those who lost family and friends in that tragic day. I also will do something different today. Instead of telling you where I was on that tragic day (I was home scared and shocked looking... Continue reading
Posted Sep 11, 2011 at Catarina A
Hello everyone! Summer is now over and I do apologize for not posting anything over the Summer. I spent 3 months 1/2 in Portugal with my Fiance (that's right! Newly engaged) and while I was there, I took 3 summer courses. They weren't that bad, I actually enjoyed them. It... Continue reading
Posted Sep 10, 2011 at Catarina A
First off, I'd like to congratulate the 2011 class that will be graduating this May. It is almost over. We have one more week left of school! It feels like the semester just started and it's already ending! As we finish school off with an Easter break, I have been... Continue reading
Posted Apr 21, 2011 at Catarina A
I have noticed that Summer vacation is pretty close. This means I will soon be traveling abroad and that I have one semester left until I graduate. I am very excited for that! I am however, taking 3 summer courses over the summer. Mainly because I hate not doing anything... Continue reading
Posted Apr 7, 2011 at Catarina A
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I have currently been doing research and studies for a class about methamphetamine, so I am taking advantage of this opportunity to talk a little bit about it to spread awareness of the most dangerous drug in America. Crystal meth was first introduced in the United States before it spread... Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2011 at Catarina A
I actually wanted to post this yesterday which is when it happened. http://www.publico.pt/Sociedade/protesto-geracao-a-rasca-juntou-entre-160-e-280-mil-pessoas-so-em-lisboa-e-porto_1484504 My friends from Portugal actually took the day off yesterday to go to a protest on the streets. Now, this protest was mainly for students in high school and college but surprisingly enough even the teachers, professors,... Continue reading
Posted Mar 13, 2011 at Catarina A
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Just here to inform you guys about a book called "tattoos in the heart" It's by Gregory Boyle and it is AMAZING! It's basically in written in first person by Gregory Boyle who helps gang members overcoming the bad street life and following the right path. The book is overall... Continue reading
Posted Mar 1, 2011 at Catarina A
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For the past few weeks all I’ve seen on the newspapers are news about teen suicide. They are real stories about children who decide to take their own life due to bullying. As I was flipping through the pages of the magazine, I see a few reports of school bullying.... Continue reading
Posted Feb 22, 2011 at Catarina A
Have you ever thought about being a scribe? Well, if you're a Sacred Heart University student you are given the opportunity to help one of your classmates by taking their notes in class. As a work study, you get to help students who have difficulties taking their notes in class... Continue reading
Posted Feb 19, 2011 at Catarina A
It's official, I have submitted my graduation application! I am trying to graduate in December! Now that I'm thinking about it, I have managed to do a 4 year degree in three years and I was one semester behind! How? summer classes! They weren't that bad and I am taking... Continue reading
Posted Feb 10, 2011 at Catarina A
I've never seen a winter in Connecticut with this much snow. As of now we are under an ice storm warning. We have been getting snow storms for the past month...every week! I cannot take shoveling anymore. I feel like I shovel every day! The worst part is I've had... Continue reading
Posted Feb 1, 2011 at Catarina A
One of the many good things about Sacred Heart University is that they give you a change to get some experience outside of the classroom. Not only are we offered capstones internships at the end of your senior year, you are allowed to sign up for one credit courses that... Continue reading
Posted Jan 24, 2011 at Catarina A
I'm trying a new thing this semester. Ebooks anyone? Everyone knows the future is becoming more and more digital. I know that with book people tend to disagree with them being digitalized and here's why: You really can't replace the smell of a new or an old book... and you... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2011 at Catarina A
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I know I have been a little absent BUT I bring pictures to compensate. I took a winter class which is good because no one is REALLY busy over breaks anyway. I did it to help me graduate earlier and I am right on schedule for that. I took a... Continue reading
Posted Jan 10, 2011 at Catarina A
So it has come to my attention that too much studying and too little sleep makes you sick. Between work and school I have been forgetting about Christmas and family. Kind of missing out on it. My boyfriend flew in last week and we are almost done with our Christmas... Continue reading
Posted Dec 15, 2010 at Catarina A
So I'm not really going to talk about final week which is pretty obvious that it's seriously close. I don't really feel like talking about academics right now because even though I am taking a winter class I am almost taking a break. Today was fun. Instead of getting my... Continue reading
Posted Dec 2, 2010 at Catarina A