Rather than work on my German presentation, I am trying to find anything else to do. This, however, is probably not a good idea considering "finals week" had turned into "Oh, Thanksgiving is over? You have 3 weeks left? I guess every paper/project should be due NOW!" But that's OK, really it's cool...
My Washington experience starts in just over 6 weeks and I pretty much know everything I need to. The one thing left is making sure my scholarship transfers... I feel like it will because tuition is the same... but I'm not completely sure. I'll figure it out next week. I found out yesterday what classes I am taking. Washington through Cinema and Controversy and the Supreme Court--the classes that transfer for my degree. And, coincidently, the two classes I wanted to take. Funny how that happens.
I also have been in contact with the people at the Navy History and Heritage Command--the internship coordinator and the photo archives guy. I know my dress code: YAY. And my tentative/for sure hours: 730-3, so not too bad. My first day, I have to meet with the internship coordinator to get "indoc" into the system... so ID and stuff like that... I guess but I still don't know what time they want me there. And I've asked. Multiple times. Frustrating. Whatever, 8 seems good.
And that's it. For now it is back to Franz Schubert and Jesuits in Brazil and Wage Efficiency in a Lumber Company.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Happy Day!
So this morning I had a phone interview with the internship director at the Navy History and Heritage Command.... the place I really want to be!!!! And after like 10 minutes, I was offered a position with their graphic archives!!!!!!! so YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just like that I know what I'll be doing this spring!
Other than that, this week I filled out my housing questionnaire and my liability/medical forms are in the mail. I still don't know what classes I'm taking but considering I have an internship, I don't really care!!
And now for the fun coincidence of the day:
Today is Veterans Day... or in other parts of the world: Armistice Day. So yes, I had an interview with a branch of the military on the day WWI ended. And seeing as WWI is my favorite 20th Century war, I choose to believe it was a good omen.
In honor of Armistice Day:
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
--From "For the Fallen" by Laurence Binyon
Other than that, this week I filled out my housing questionnaire and my liability/medical forms are in the mail. I still don't know what classes I'm taking but considering I have an internship, I don't really care!!
And now for the fun coincidence of the day:
Today is Veterans Day... or in other parts of the world: Armistice Day. So yes, I had an interview with a branch of the military on the day WWI ended. And seeing as WWI is my favorite 20th Century war, I choose to believe it was a good omen.
In honor of Armistice Day:
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
--From "For the Fallen" by Laurence Binyon
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Progress?
So this week not much has happened... but I do have two applications sent in (the Navy Command and Ford's Theater), so that's happy :)
I spoke with my advisor this week and he said the classes I want to take will transfer. I know what code to use to register... in a week and a half.
Mostly this week has consisted of being nervous... but only occasionally. Mostly, I think about next semester when I'm avoiding homework. I have a surprising amount of work to finish before the end of the semester and uncertainty about the spring do not make the best combination.
Hopefully, in the next week or so I will know more... but until then, homework!
I spoke with my advisor this week and he said the classes I want to take will transfer. I know what code to use to register... in a week and a half.
Mostly this week has consisted of being nervous... but only occasionally. Mostly, I think about next semester when I'm avoiding homework. I have a surprising amount of work to finish before the end of the semester and uncertainty about the spring do not make the best combination.
Hopefully, in the next week or so I will know more... but until then, homework!
Monday, October 24, 2011
A Productive Week
This last week I've accomplished a lot but not very much. I mailed my application to the Navy history and heritage command. I've written cover letters to the Woodrow Wilson House (delivered) and Ford's Theater (will be delivered this week). I've revised my resume. My dad booked plane tickets for January.
But... obviously I don't know where I'm interning yet. I don't know what classes I'm going to take. I don't know who I'm living with. I don't know how my credits will transfer or how the process really works (I do know who to talk to and when).
I don't know a lot... but I do know one thing... I AM GOING TO DC NEXT SEMESTER!!!!!
The bummer is that I have to get through this one. For fall break this weekend, I had a lot of homework... but I finished it :) YAY! Now I get to enjoy what is left of my break before heading back to school and working even harder. But its OK because... I AM GOING TO DC NEXT SEMESTER!!!
Obviously, I still haven't fully realized it yet.
But... obviously I don't know where I'm interning yet. I don't know what classes I'm going to take. I don't know who I'm living with. I don't know how my credits will transfer or how the process really works (I do know who to talk to and when).
I don't know a lot... but I do know one thing... I AM GOING TO DC NEXT SEMESTER!!!!!
The bummer is that I have to get through this one. For fall break this weekend, I had a lot of homework... but I finished it :) YAY! Now I get to enjoy what is left of my break before heading back to school and working even harder. But its OK because... I AM GOING TO DC NEXT SEMESTER!!!
Obviously, I still haven't fully realized it yet.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
The Beginning
So this is the beginning!
I started this blog because next semester (Spring 2012), I will be in Washington, D.C. and this is a way for me to keep people informed.
A little about the title. It is part of a quote from Ursula K. LeGuin, "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end." The quote works for two reasons. First, I love quotes. Adore them really. Second, not only is this going to be about my journey to D.C. and further in my education but my journey through life.
Now the program:
For 14 weeks I will be interning and taking classes as part of a consortium of colleges in D.C. I get credit for the semester (I'm not sure what I have to do yet...). There is also a day for field trips (yay field trips!).
Why this is AWESOME!
For the past few years I have wanted to end up in D.C. after I finish school. Last year around this time I learned about this program. It is basically my dream semester. Today I received an email telling me I was accepted.
And so the journey begins!
I started this blog because next semester (Spring 2012), I will be in Washington, D.C. and this is a way for me to keep people informed.
A little about the title. It is part of a quote from Ursula K. LeGuin, "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end." The quote works for two reasons. First, I love quotes. Adore them really. Second, not only is this going to be about my journey to D.C. and further in my education but my journey through life.
Now the program:
For 14 weeks I will be interning and taking classes as part of a consortium of colleges in D.C. I get credit for the semester (I'm not sure what I have to do yet...). There is also a day for field trips (yay field trips!).
Why this is AWESOME!
For the past few years I have wanted to end up in D.C. after I finish school. Last year around this time I learned about this program. It is basically my dream semester. Today I received an email telling me I was accepted.
And so the journey begins!
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