Adventure Summary.
Summer at Caltech is a very interesting time. Although Caltech is on a quarter system, we only have three quarters per year, each ten weeks long. The fourth quarter... Read more.
Hello There!
Hello! I know I haven’t written in a long time. This past Term at Caltech has been very absorbing and now that it’s over, I can say that it seems to... Read more.
When you think it’s over, …
Hello! First I want to apologize for not posting for such a while. This Term has been very colorful and therefore busy and you’ll soon see why. At Caltech,... Read more.
February Forecast
It’s been a while since my last post so I’ll fill you in on what happened before giving you a preview of what is yet to come! We’re all on edge,... Read more.
Back to Blogging!
Hello! First, let me reintroduce myself. I am Nina Budaeva, a Caltech Sophomore majoring in Physics and a Page House member. I am from Berkeley, California but was... Read more.
It’s Coming!
Since the next big thing after the start of preseason is the start of classes, I shall fulfill my promise now and talk about a few things that Prefrosh should expect... Read more.
Out and About.
Some of you may be wondering what it’s like to be in Pasadena while being a Techer. It’s true that during the year we are quite busy with work and don’t... Read more.
Under the Sun!
I hope you’re all enjoying your summer! Incoming Prefrosh, I remember that my Prefrosh summer was amazing! However, I’m not at all implying that my Techer... Read more.
Summer so Far.
So, summer has officially kicked in! I haven’t written a post in a while but I was settling in, taking a break, and, well, there are fantastic new bloggers... Read more.
Here we are!
It finally happened: the school year ended! It came really fast but it sure happened! Last Friday was the end of Finals Week for all non-seniors (because the Seniors... Read more.
Last Day of Classes!
Today is the last day of classes! However, that doesn’t mean that work is over. I am done with sets but all of next week we’ll have Final Exams. I am... Read more.
Tomorrow!
I’ve been thinking about the past few weeks and although they seemed rather peaceful I’ve realized that actually many things have happened and many more... Read more.
Food, glorious food!
The Tango. I took a few tango classes from this lady earlier in the year. By the way, Caltech offers great ballroom classes on campus every week! Gorgonzola crusted... Read more.
Everything is Coming Up Roses!
This is one of my favorite places on campus. You might recognize this spot from the opening credits of "Legally Blonde". The Caltech campus was used as... Read more.
A Day at the Races.
Each house is subdivided into alleys. An alley is roughly one hallway and houses a UCC (upperclassman counselor). These UCC’s are like parents – especially... Read more.
Farewell Prefrosh and Good Luck!
During dinner we had live music and later that night more houses hosted more events. Blacker Hovse had a Quidditch game and Page House (my house) had Midnight Wieners... Read more.
Prefrosh Weekend
A year ago I was having the best time of my life yet! In all those senior questionnaires asking about my best High School experience, I always gave two replies:... Read more.
I Spy…
Yesterday (Thursday) was the official beginning of Prefrosh Weekend! In the past few weeks we have been seeing more and more Prefrosh wandering around campus but... Read more.
Encore!
Well, if last week seemed busy, then I don’t know what to call this week! Last week we had the Caltech Dance Show and you can’t have any show without... Read more.
Rolling along.
So, we’re already done with 10% of the Spring Term! It’s hard to believe but I know time will slow down as we get deeper into the Term. The last few... Read more.
Back to School!
Well, we’re all back on campus now and we’re all back to studying! For Frosh, this Term is a pretty special one because it is our first Term on official... Read more.
Spring Break and Back to School!
Last time I wrote about Finals Week. Well, everything comes to an end sometime and so did Final Exams. By the end of the week, I sure was tired but I also got a... Read more.
Finally Finals.
Early last week my roommate and I woke up at 7am to the sound of Wagner’s "The Ride of the Valkyries" blasting on the Olive Walk. The Olive Walk... Read more.
The Homestretch
Last Wednesday was the last day of classes for the Winter Term but that doesn’t mean we can all relax! On the contrary, it means that stress levels are about... Read more.
Study Break!
You have probably already heard that Techers do have a heavy work load and that we are constantly surrounded by amazing real-time research. What I still find hard... Read more.
Run, run, run!
Well, the past week consisted of a very interesting assortment of runs! We ran in sunshine, we ran in pouring rain (and almost thunder), I missed a turn and split... Read more.
Here’s to Caltech!
Life is full of surprises and Caltech can sure convince you of this fact if you are having any doubts. Ten years ago, I spent the last night of the 20th century... Read more.