My favorite memory from this semester, although it was a short one, was the Rockland Candy Factory. I enjoyed watching everyone enjoy what was being offered, it was like a child's dream come true for many students, it was a good night. 

The one thing I am looking forward to once the quarantine is over is being able to step outside and at least interact with people face-to-face.
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Jake Baloyi
​Program Director

Being a senior has been a very bittersweet time. I am looking forward to graduating, finding a job, getting my own apartment, not having homework, and many other things. However, being at college has been such a fun experience for me that I will definitely never forget. Coming into college I was super shy and was worried about leaving my home, my family, and my routine. Going to Stevenson turned out to be so amazing! I met my best friends, my boyfriend, made new connections, gained professional experiences, and so many other great things!
 
One experience that has helped me grow during these four years has been MAP. I joined MAP in my first year as a volunteer and I loved being in the club. From that, I decided to jump out of my comfort zone and apply for the executive board. I was a programmer for two years where I got to create and execute so many amazing events like Food Truck Rally, Carnival, Homecoming Bash. My last year, I changed positions to be the Social Media and Marketing Chair. Being in MAP for four years has helped my become who I am today and provided me with so many professional experiences that will be able to help me in the future.
 
Unfortunately, as I will now be graduating, my time in MAP is coming to an end. I will always thank MAP as being a great experience that helped me open up and become a leader. I hope MAP can continue their success and provide more experiences like mine to many other people as well. 
 
Jess Lewis
Social Media and Marketing Chair

Hey, it’s Cassie Harris, one of your program directors. After a fun year of being a programmer, I decided I want to continue being with MAP next year. Sadly, it will be my last semester because I’m graduating in December. It is definitely bittersweet because there are so many pros to graduating early, but since I’m involved in so many extra curriculars, it’s sad that I only have one more semester to enjoy them. Needless to say, I’m still super excited for my final semester and here are some reasons why:

1. New Faces. Every year the Eboard changes. While I’m sad that certain members aren’t continuing, I’m excited to work with new people on the Eboard. I’m looking forward to providing guidance and help to the new Eboard because of the experience I have.
2. NACA. Every fall, mappies and Eboard member attend a conference centered around student activities. I went last last fall (2018), and I had a blast. I’m excited for the possibility to go again.
3. New Events. With new Eboard members come new and fresh ideas. I love attending annual MAP events like Wet’N’Wild Field Day and Frost Fest as much as the next person, but I love seeing new ideas come to life. This past semester, some of our new programmers came up with really cool events like Be Your Own Bae and Bounce Around Stevenson (which was unfortunately postponed).
4. New Perspective. After a year of being a programmer, I have new perspectives and thought processes about events. I see events differently than I did a year ago, and I’m thankful for the growth. For my first events that I ran I was anxious and nervous, and now I’m more confident and calmer.
5. New Mappies!!! What I’m most excited for is meeting a ton of new Mappies. Every semester, we always see a lot of more people join MAP, and I love hearing new outlooks and opinions. Mappies are what keep MAP afloat. They help run all of our events, provide feedback and insight, and make MAP the amazing club that it is. I loved my time as a Mappie, and I try my best to make sure everyone else feels the same.

Cassie Harris
Program Director

Hey everyone! Here are the links to all of the museums and exhibits I talked about during our Virtual Museum Tours on Instagram. Enjoy!

Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel: http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/cappella-sistina/tour-virtuale.html

Guggenheim Museum: https://artsandculture.google.com/streetview/solomon-r-guggenheim-museum-interior-streetview/jAHfbv3JGM2KaQ?sv_lng=-73.95902634325634&sv_lat=40.78285751667664&sv_h=11&sv_p=0&sv_pid=MfnUmHRyOSzMtY3vtYU05g&sv_z=1.0000000000000002

Stevenson School of Design: www.stevenson.edu/graphicdesigncapstone 

The Met: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JydrKFwSFkE

British Museum: https://blog.britishmuseum.org/how-to-explore-the-british-museum-from-home/

National Gallery of Art: https://www.nga.gov/features/degas-virtual-tour.html


Cassie Myers
Program Director

Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well and staying safe during this time! While this is a difficult time, I have been trying to look at the positives of this situation and one of the main things I found was that I have so much more time to properly take care of myself. During college, especially as a senior, everyone is always so busy trying to find the balance between work, social life, and oneself. Usually, there is only enough time for two of those and I typically find myself prioritizing work and social life. While I willingly choose those two things, it is also important to look after personal needs and one good thing about quarantine is that I have more time to be able to practice self-care. Here is a quick list of a few self-care activities that I have been doing. What self-care activities do you enjoy?
 
1.Watching Netflix and YouTube – Being able to just sit watch shows that I love, or my favorite YouTubers is very relaxing and calming for me. By the way, Grey’s Anatomy is my favorite show, I highly recommend watching.

2.Taking walks – When I was at college, I only ever had time to walk to class, now I have time to actually enjoy longer walks with my dog.

3.Playing games – I have been addicted to Animal Crossing like many others I’m sure lol.

4.Exercising – Before quarantine I maybe went to the gym once a week if I was lucky. Now although the gyms are closed, I have been able to do my own at home workouts a lot more often.
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5.Baking – I love baking! My grandma and I used to do that all the time when I would visit her!
 
Jess Lewis
Social Media and Marketing Chair

Hello everyone, it’s Cassie Harris, one of your program directors. I’ve never been a homebody; I thrive on exploring and being outside. Being in this quarantine, trapped inside without a car to go anywhere has taught me a lot. I’ll admit that being inside all day every day is tough, and anybody should avoid being inside 24/7, if they can avoid it. I haven’t mastered the perfect routine, nor am I licensed to be giving any sort of medical advice, but here are some tips and tricks I use to make the most of quarantine.
 

1. Stay off of the news as much as possible. I know, I know, the news is important to keep up-to-date on important information. However, news stations are still functioning businesses, and the way they make money is by viewership. They keep good viewership by producing content they know people will watch. Yes, the news does have a ton of time-sensitive information, but it also has a lot of what I like to call “filler news.” There’s a ton of misinformation and negativity, so pay attention to information that comes directly from health care professionals and official government statements.
2. For the love of bagels, go outside. Treat yourself. Indulge in the fresh, clean air that only comes from Mother Nature. Not only is vitamin d important, but being surrounded by fresh air and nature can be calming and relaxing (Psst... you should check out our Earth Day Livestream Hike on Wednesday). If you can access hiking trails or nature paths, I recommend you do so. Being trapped in made-made boxes can get stuffy after a while.
3. Workout all parts of your brain. For me, this means trying to do small creative projects that require minimal effort. For others, this may mean doing sudoku and crossword puzzles. For others, this may mean reading. It’s really all about balance. I try to balance my days based on my homework. If I have a ton of homework for a design class, I’ll do something that challenges my brain in a way other than being creative. If I am writing an essay, I might play some trivia games with friends. If I am studying and memorizing for a class, I can balance it by making a collage.
4. Get physical. Since gyms are closed, I’m definitely struggling a ton. However, I’m finding little ways to keep my booty moving throughout the day. It’s all about finding what works for you. Whenever I play video games, I stand; whenever there’s a loading screen, I’ll break out a few squats. These are easy-to-do things that are low-intensity, so it doesn’t even feel like I’m staying active. I also like to do random sets of push ups. Whenever the thought of push ups pops into my head, I’ll drop and do 10-20 push ups. I also do random upper body workouts with things around my apartment. I’ll use boxes of canned soda, cases of water, or my roommate’s 10 pound cat to do simple workouts. No worries, the cat is never injured. I also try to go on a walk or run every day. Instead of judging distance, I’ll base my workout off of time. I’ll set a timer for 30 minutes and run or set a timer for 90 minutes and walk. If you are quarantining with others, running and walking is a great activity to keep each other motivated.

Cassie Harris
​Program Director