In the past weeks, Dana College has been in the public eye; unfortunately, they have had to close their doors and send their students packing to another institution of higher learning. This does not personally affect me, but it has gotten me thinking about the school that has been my home for the last 4 years: Peru State College
When I was in high school deciding on a college wasn’t a huge deal, Peru State was an easy choice for me. I liked their small class size, their beautiful campus, and their reputation of being one of the best colleges for teacher candidates. However, I am sad to say that there was a time when I was almost embarrassed to say that I was going to Peru. I grew up in a small town very close to Peru, and many of my peers thought of Peru as a “crappy school” or “the college that kids go to if they can’t get in anywhere else.” I would just like to set the record straight-Peru is a regionally credited college that just awarded over 450 degrees in May 2010, and I can truly say that Peru’s professors care and expect their students to succeed.
I LOVE going to school at Peru State! It is so easy to get involved in campus activities and even though the community of Peru is small, I have made some big memories there. I had the opportunity to work at the local bar/restaurant Cotty’s Place-this was an awesome job, where I met and waited on some really great people. I was also introduced to my future husband while going to Peru, and even though we decided to move (to be closer to jobs, family, etc.) we still love to visit our Peruvian friends!!
I will be graduating from Peru State College in December 2010…yes, only 5 more months!!!!! Although, I am excited to start a real job, I am sad that my days of eating in the Bob, sleeping in the library between classes, and driving the 7 mile are limited.
**On that note: HOLY COW!!! I start student teaching a month from today! Get ready Syracuse, Dunbar, and Avoca public schools!
Farris and I sporting our Peru State sweat shirts
Farris with Daddy's diploma from Peru
This picture was taken the day I met Dan in Peru...crazy he just happened to be in the picture
Cotty's Halloween Party
Cotty's Place
When I was in high school deciding on a college wasn’t a huge deal, Peru State was an easy choice for me. I liked their small class size, their beautiful campus, and their reputation of being one of the best colleges for teacher candidates. However, I am sad to say that there was a time when I was almost embarrassed to say that I was going to Peru. I grew up in a small town very close to Peru, and many of my peers thought of Peru as a “crappy school” or “the college that kids go to if they can’t get in anywhere else.” I would just like to set the record straight-Peru is a regionally credited college that just awarded over 450 degrees in May 2010, and I can truly say that Peru’s professors care and expect their students to succeed.
I LOVE going to school at Peru State! It is so easy to get involved in campus activities and even though the community of Peru is small, I have made some big memories there. I had the opportunity to work at the local bar/restaurant Cotty’s Place-this was an awesome job, where I met and waited on some really great people. I was also introduced to my future husband while going to Peru, and even though we decided to move (to be closer to jobs, family, etc.) we still love to visit our Peruvian friends!!
I will be graduating from Peru State College in December 2010…yes, only 5 more months!!!!! Although, I am excited to start a real job, I am sad that my days of eating in the Bob, sleeping in the library between classes, and driving the 7 mile are limited.
**On that note: HOLY COW!!! I start student teaching a month from today! Get ready Syracuse, Dunbar, and Avoca public schools!
Farris and I sporting our Peru State sweat shirts
Farris with Daddy's diploma from Peru
This picture was taken the day I met Dan in Peru...crazy he just happened to be in the picture
Cotty's Halloween Party
Cotty's Place
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