Hello UM-Flint!

I’m Ethan Zeigler, a Junior in the Honors Program studying Spanish and Linguistics. I hope that by posting on this blog I am able to impart some of the knowledge I’ve gained about college life and UM-Flint in particular!

I spend a lot of time on campus; when I’m not attending class or meeting with a professor I can often be found in the library reviewing material or writing an essay. During my first year here I lived on campus in the First Street Residence Hall, but have since relocated back home and now commute to campus multiple times per week. Having experienced campus from both a “dorm kid” and commuter perspective, I feel I’ve gained some knowledge on what campus life is like from both angles.

Emulating Where’s Waldo at the 2012 Welcome Back Picnic.

Speaking academically, the Honors Program has easily been the most influential part of my college experience thus far. Through the program I’ve been able to travel to Canada, talk to prospective students about the university, and greatly improve my study habits, note-taking skills, and writing abilities. I’ve even got a study abroad trip to Spain being planned for 2014!

Outside of school I work at the River Rapids District Library in Chesaning, which bumps my total time spent in libraries weekly into obscene numbers. I also love movies, in particular comedies and horror films. Any time there’s a horror movie showing or comedian on campus I’m probably not very far away.

Being a part of the University of Michigan-Flint has been awesome and I hope I can share my excitement with everyone throughout this year!