Two classes down, and lots of work to do already. I'm back for my second dose of statistics and the third professional seminar course of the trilogy. This semester, I'll also get to work on an independent study in my interest area and hopefully I'll be taking a class via the consortium at the University of Maryland. Packed semester, but looking forward to it.
Of course, once I was seated in those all too familiar classrooms it felt like I'd never left; summer "break" definitely seemed like a distant memory. But hey, the faster we get started, the faster I get through.
Today, conversations everywhere were focused on the recent earthquake, this morning's aftershock (which I slept straight through) and the looming hurricane Irene; it didn't help that there was a crazy rainstorm adding special effects in the background. It's all a bit overwhelming, but like I said, instead of focusing on fear, I will be prepared and prayed up while I continue to live. I created some goals for this semester that should help focus me and prepare me to really take advantage of this opportunity. I challenge myself to read beyond assignments, and to attend conferences and other events that will augment what I learn in the classroom. I plan to really get myself actively involved in the community in different capacities. I also need to get to know what Professors are around the campus, and plan to set up appointments to talk with Professors in other departments, especially those in my interest area.
An update on the challenge: I got an email from a community official who is interested in talking more about my idea for The Help discussion group. I'll email him back in the morning and prayerfully have something in the works real soon. Tomorrow I'll also make some follow up phone calls about volunteering with adolescents in the community.
I'm looking forward to a solid and positively adventurous semester. I'll let you know next week how the other classes go.
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