Hi. I'm Chris, and I'm in College.

I'm Chris. Nice to meet you.

Let's kick this off in style, eh? I'm not sure how to introduce myself properly in this format, so I think a good place to start is at the surface - what do I do in my daily life, etc. The rest can come later.

My name is Chris and I'm in my second year at Augsburg College. I am majoring in Religion with minors in English and Social Welfare. I live on campus and am in love with my neighborhoods, Seward and Cedar-Riverside.

I'll graduate in a couple semesters, so I'm trying to make the most of the little time I have left by trying to get involved in as much extra-curricular stuff as possible. The first thing that comes to mind is an activity that I am very passionate about. This is my second year serving on the Leadership Team for a volunteer organization based out of Augsburg called The Campus Kitchen Project. I lead a shift once a week to the Brian Coyle Community Center where I enjoy food and fellowship with the folks that hang out there. I get to work with kids a lot there, so it's never boring. It's occasionally stressful, often challenging, but as anyone who has done anything with non-profits knows, it is so incredibly rewarding (cliche, but totally true).

I also stay involved in other ways that keep me sane while simultaneously feeding my insanity. I'm the editor of the Arts & Entertainment section of the student-produced paper, The Echo, where I also write a weekly music column. Writing is one of my favorite things to do, so the position really is a dream job for me. My love of music also translates over to a weekly radio show I host called "Assorted Audio" on KAUG, the campus radio station. I also serve on church council at Bethany Lutheran Church in Seward, where I occasionally Assistant Minister.

College doesn't pay for itself, so I also have several on campus jobs. I'm a student supervisor of student workers in Undergraduate Admissions, I make copies and such for the History Department, and I'm a note taker for the CLASS (Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services) program. This past summer I worked for Residence Life, the Summer Theological Institute camp, and Medieval Minnesota camp, all at Augsburg. I can honestly say that my jobs are fun, which doesn't hurt. I could also say I'm trying to develop a strong work ethic (because who doesn't want that? ha), but that might be a bit too much positive spin.

Looking back on that, it looks a little intimidating, but I like to stay busy. Throw classes into the mix and my days are pretty full, but I always have time to hang out with friends in the evenings. Social life is a big part of college (and, well, life in general), so it's a huge priority.

Alright, I've gone on long enough. More to come later.