Hello all. I'm taking a moment to blog again. Life has been hectic ever since I decided to ask my students to do research papers.... What kind of an idiot was I to do that? Life would be so much easier if I did not ask my students to write anything!
Okay, back to the real world. Our trip to Covenant College was great. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the improvements on campus. Chapel was magnificent - the singing was so robust. The student body is very lively and upbeat, and happy, I suppose is the word. Loved seeing some old professors. Now Philip - he had a great time. Beforehand, I didn't want to push the college on him, since it is my alma mater. But he really liked it. It is expensive, but with early application, a bright son, and lots of financial aid, there is a chance we might make it! He seems to be dangling between being a music major and a pre-engineering/chemistry major type. Perhaps he'll just do a music minor. I frankly don't think a full music major would be very challenging to him. I told him, in my experience the performing is wonderful, the lessons are so worthwhile, but the classes are boring. Apologies to any old profs out there!
All that to say, I wouldn't be surprised if he goes to Covenant. It's also reassuring to choose a college, and not be waffling in indecision until your high school graduation. He's a boy who likes his life ordered, and likes stability. I think he's the kind of student the college would love to have.
My grading load and class prep right now are a bit of a nightmare. I can't seem to stay ahead of it all. I don't think I can get everything in before the end of the grading period, at this point.
That's all for now, folks!
Okay, back to the real world. Our trip to Covenant College was great. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the improvements on campus. Chapel was magnificent - the singing was so robust. The student body is very lively and upbeat, and happy, I suppose is the word. Loved seeing some old professors. Now Philip - he had a great time. Beforehand, I didn't want to push the college on him, since it is my alma mater. But he really liked it. It is expensive, but with early application, a bright son, and lots of financial aid, there is a chance we might make it! He seems to be dangling between being a music major and a pre-engineering/chemistry major type. Perhaps he'll just do a music minor. I frankly don't think a full music major would be very challenging to him. I told him, in my experience the performing is wonderful, the lessons are so worthwhile, but the classes are boring. Apologies to any old profs out there!
All that to say, I wouldn't be surprised if he goes to Covenant. It's also reassuring to choose a college, and not be waffling in indecision until your high school graduation. He's a boy who likes his life ordered, and likes stability. I think he's the kind of student the college would love to have.
My grading load and class prep right now are a bit of a nightmare. I can't seem to stay ahead of it all. I don't think I can get everything in before the end of the grading period, at this point.
That's all for now, folks!
1 comment:
I just went back and read your entire blog starting July 4th until now. I suspect your student feel the same way about writing essays that you feel about grading them. Glad when it's over. I'm glad you're not my teacher!
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