Author Archives: Shelby R.

About Shelby R.

Shelby Register is in her third year at the University of South Florida. She is pursuing a Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemistry and is participating in the Honors College program. After her graduation, she hopes to go to medical school. In her free time, Shelby likes to volunteer, travel, watch the Food Network, and try out new recipes in the kitchen.

From Fear to Triumph to Hope

Posted on April 23, 2012

Back in February I wrote my first blog on the fear I associated with this project. I realize now, that while I was afraid I would fail at this project, I was more overwhelmed by the task we had before us. … Continue reading →

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A Journey Four Months in the Making

Posted on April 16, 2012

Back in January, as I readied myself for the new semester, I drove a few miles to the nearest Wal-Mart and picked up new pencils, pens, and notebooks for myself. Today, the school supplies we have been collecting started out … Continue reading →

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The Excitement of Mail

Posted on April 9, 2012

“We just got a letter! We just got a letter! We just got a letter! Wonder who it’s from?” When I was in kindergarten, I loved Blue’s Clues. It was a brand new show at the time, and it made … Continue reading →

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A Simple Thank You

Posted on April 2, 2012

My brother is a large part of my life. And, I don’t mean large just because he is 6’ 5”. I mean large in the fact that we would do pretty much anything for each other. Sure, we fight sometimes, … Continue reading →

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To Infinity and Beyond

Posted on March 26, 2012

Sometimes I forget how time flies. One of the things that always makes me realize a semester is drawing to a close is registering for the next semester’s classes. Well, this morning I did just that, and, after a few … Continue reading →

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Everyone Has a Reason

Posted on March 19, 2012

Well Spring Break has come and gone, it was nice but it was definitely too short. However, it was a rousing success in terms of work done for our school supplies project! Last night, I went to St. Andrews United … Continue reading →

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Keep Moving Forward

Posted on March 5, 2012

Last Friday I was sleeping in a bit (Isn’t that what Friday’s are for?) when I received a text message from my mother. It was a simple “R u awake?” (My mother loves to be hip and speak “text” language. … Continue reading →

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From “A bit” to “Completely”

Posted on February 27, 2012

I’ve always known I was a bit lucky. In elementary school, we all start to learn the history of our country. We learn about the tenants that America was founded upon; Freedom of Religion being a major one. You also … Continue reading →

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Speaking with an Audience in Mind

Posted on February 20, 2012

This week really kicks off our school supply drive. We are sending out our donor letters and finalizing our plans for a collection event we must lead. Everything is starting to come together nicely, and I’m excited to start seeing … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Questions

Posted on February 13, 2012

This week I walked to the Honors College with many things on my mind:  Why was it so cold? Where is the nearest place on campus that they sell coffee? What would I write in my blog today? Who was … Continue reading →

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