ev-o-lu-tion!

So it turns out that I have been a terrible blogger as of late. I've been so absorbed with my last block and making plans for summer that I haven't even had time to write about it. But here it is! (finally)
It's the last block of first year, and it has been one of the most intense months at school - not just with academics - but with student life planning for next year. We've also been 'saying goodbye' to our first year at Quest. It's going to be really weird to leave our little campus on the hill and live alone and not see my friends or my tutors. But at the same time - the year really does feel complete, and I think it is finally time to take a break and go adventuring. I'll get to the adventure in a bit, but first -
In my last entry I promised to make updates about government and residence leader elections! As the first student body of Quest we had a pretty big assignment - to start building the student life from scratch. From choosing the school mascot to spearheading clubs on campus, this year's group of students played a fundamental role in the creation of the atmosphere of the university. Being part of the inaugral year of a university also meant that components of student life that are usually necessary to the ability of a school body to function (such as the student council) were left to us to design. For the entire second term, a group of dedicated students met at least once a week to formulate a constitution to act as the framework for the student council. After much heated debate, insight and teamwork - the constitution for Quest University Canada's Student Representative Council was approved by referendum. The students from this year who will hold office next year were also voted on by the student body, and they will fill the following positions:

The Executive Council
President (Caleb Tomlinson)
Vice president of Internal Affairs (Jen yip!)
Vice President of External Affairs (Kevin Eastwood)
Chief Financial Officer (Eric Goldstein)

Ministerial Positions
Minister of Academics: Caroline Hedin (it's me!)
Minister of Athletics: Chelsey Forsberg
Minister of Clubs: Christian Kieller
Minister of Community Service: Celeta Cook
Minister of Enrolment Management: Dimitar Kaschiev
Minister of Health and Food: Anna Stoll
Minister of Internationalization: Bezaleel Tekka
Minister of Spirit: Adrienne Dalla-Longa
Minister of Second Year Experience (Internal): Sean Hamilton
Minister of Second Year Experience (External): Andrew Ward
(Ministers of 1st year Experience will be elected in the fall! So there is still a chance to be involved with the council if you're interested!)

We have only been in office for a few weeks - but we have already started meeting and planning for the upcoming year. I'm so excited to be a part of government (and to work with some of my good friends), because I feel that with a council in place student life next year will be way better organized. I also think the student's council will not only be fundamental in creating a stronger bond between the student body and the powers-that-be of the university, but also with the community and other universities. Things are starting to happen!

In addition to creating the students council, we also elected residence leaders for next year. On each floor, there will be one elected representative to basically act as the older brother or sister to answer questions or offer their infinite wisdom hahah. I was lucky enough to be elected as a floor representative - which means that in addition to being big-sister-caroline, I also get to come back to school early to help during orientation and meettttttttt neeewwwww stttuuuuddeeeennnnnnttttsssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I'm obviously not excited at all)

There is so much to look forward to in the coming years, and even though things are going to change (we're not going to be the only 80 students any more!), I can't wait for new students to be woven into our classes and for new additions to the faculty. I can't wait to learn about molecular biology and philosophy and anthropology. And I can't wait to use the brand new science labs - so basically - I can't wait for nerdism part 2 to begin hahah.

Thanks for year one of four

Caro