11.28.21
Can’t believe that it’s the last week of classes already! Seems like just a week or two ago this semester was starting. This week is our last full week of classes, we have one more Monday class next week on 12/6, and then finals begin Weds 12/8. Finals season is always quite hectic, although this year it feels different. With only 3 classes but more added responsibility (grading, TA work, proctoring, etc.), trying to figure out what is due when is still overwhelming but for different reasons. All in all, I have a major paper due for each of my courses, one exam, one presentation, and a couple other small responsibilities here and there.
I like to keep busy, so I am grateful that I have already secured a winter job back at a restaurant at home. It will keep me busy, be a nice change of pace from reading, ensure that my family doesn’t drive me crazy, and be a little extra pocket money (you know, because GAs get paid so well…). I have also locked down my summer plans – I will be returning to summer camp next year as Unit Head! I weighed the pros and cons of trying to find an internship or working at a local restaurant while bumming around at home, but that’ll be my summer job in 2 years when I’m studying for comp exams. Until then, I look forward to continuing to be a kid for as long as possible, and giving back to the community that has given so much to me and made me the person I am today.
Grad school’s been a wild ride thus far, and it seems that I have existential crises almost every week. Nonetheless, I have learned a lot about myself this semester, and I look forward to continuing to deepen my own knowledge and become a better person.
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