Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Flash to the Future

Its sort of scary in a sense to think that we'll be juniors in just a few years. By that time we'll have a little sis to surprise and take care of. Some of the things that I would tell her would be ALWAYS study your theory. In Dr. Berry's class you'll learn about Mr. Yuckface but hopefully never have to meet him. It'll be hard at first and none it will make any sense but just keep at it and things will smooth out after a few weeks. ALWAYS be on time or try your best to be, professors don't like late comers.  Keep food in your room because sometimes you have to make the choice between breakfast and sleep. Practice, practice if you're a music student; your professors know that you don't play that badly (you wouldn't have passed the audition if you did) they always know if you don't practice. Don't be rude, especially not to your professors; I promise they really want to help you and see you succeed (even though it might seem like they give you hard homework and tests because they like to see you squirm). Obviously, do your assignments they certainly aren't going to do themselves. Always study harder than you think you should and don't go by other people's habits. Some students here have scholarships and have a mandatory GPA minimum. That means that you can't skate by on a D.  MAKE GOOD GRADES. Have a little fun every now and then and don't get too serious, but don't be a slacker. It' s all about finding your own personal way of life that works for you in the college world.

6 comments:

  1. Well said. The food issue is definitely something to remember. I've had to choose whether or not to go to many meals or to spend my time practicing or going to class. Also, I agree with having some fun. College cannot always be work work work. You have to find a happy medium so that you will not seclude yourself from the rest of the world because you're stuck in a practice room. Enjoy it!

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  2. Kathleen this is some very good advice. I have followed this since we first got here. This info should be for everyone, not just for our littles. Thank you for the creativity!

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  3. Kathleen I couldn't have said it any better. Everyone should follow this advice. I know for me sometimes it gets really hard just to stay focus and to push my self into practicing but in the long run I know it'll be worth it!!

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  4. I am proud to be a stranger to Mr. Yuckface, but I dread the day when I meet him. I agree with being polite to professors. I think if you make friends with them they are even more willing to help you.

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  5. Great great advice! Dr.Berry must not like me then, since I am late most of the time, but I am trying to fix that. Waking up early is pretty hard sometimes. Yes, being uptight is a big disadvantage considering how stressful college can be. It's good to know having a little bit of fun during free time is a healthy habit! :)

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  6. Kathleen,
    Good advice. You present the reality of PSOM and yet, you offer a good sense of seeking balance in life. You will need to enlighten me about Mr. Yuckface.

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