What to Expect?
Some more thoughts for newcomers
Your Schedule
Your schedule will feel grueling. There are many orientation meetings to attend. I can not think of one that I would even consider skipping. Don't skip the library orientation thinking that you have been to a library and know how to use their resources. I am still learning about resources that our library has. Unfortunately I won't have access to it as an Alumni, someone should change that rule. Introduce yourself to Larraby. She is the best librarian I have met and will be a godsend in your future research. SOMEONE GIVE HER A RAISE!
For the first part of your session there will be a few different type of meetings.
STUDY EXPLORATORY MEETINGS
You are expected to go to at least 3 meetings with 3 different professors. The list of professors will be posted on the bulletin board on the left hand side of the dorm building. This bulletin board will be something you look at quite a bit while at residency. Sign up for anyone you would like. My first semester I went to as many meetings as my schedule would allow. It was a great way for me to get to know the professors and students.
There will be 8-12 people in each of these meetings. Each will have a few minutes to talk about what they think they might like to study. This often changes between meetings, some people have different ideas that are best suited to different professors. The professor and some students will give you suggestions.
FACULTY LECTURES
Each faculty member has a lecture on a variety of different topics. Once again this is a good way to get to know the faculty as well as other students. I am always so impressed with my fellow students and their comments. Everyone seems so intellectual. I think it is because we are all so excited about what we learned or what we are learning.
RETURNING GROUP MEETINGS
Take a break. Newcomers don't have to go to these, though you are welcome to slip into them. Returning students talk about what they learned and present sometimes these meetings are closed. These Returning group presentations are posted on the board so you know who is presenting what. IF it says "closed" next to the persons name you can not attend. They are fun to see and you get to hear about how a study progresses.
CULMINATING PRESENTATIONS that is what we call those who are graduating
These will be listed in your schedule that you receive when you arrive. Each person that is graduating presents about he culminating semester. I'd like to extend a personal invitation to attend mine. It is impossible to attend all of these and often there is a schedule conflict. Some people present at the same time at different areas of the school.
Believe it or not by Tuesday evening you will know what you want to study and be handing in study forms with bibliographies. Wednesday is when everything changes. The culminators are graduating and so the atmosphere is charged. I often say culminators vibrate at a very high level.
Wednesday the professors get together and decide who works with whom. They will post this- on the bulletin board. I told you you would spend a lot of time at that bulletin board.
GRADUATION
You don't want to miss this. It is incredible! It is Wednesday evening.
Thursday the culminators are gone and the atmosphere changes one more time. You settle into your study groups, get to know each other and prepare to do this incredible thing that you have set out to do. FYI I try to go to the library and get at least one book. I fly in and on the way home I can pretty much read one book on my bibliography making me feel like I am already ahead of the game. Books are mailed back to the library when you are finished.
Saturday everyone is packing up to leave. People post on the bulletin board if they want to share rides to the airport.
OTHER MEETINGS
Registration- that happens Saturday morning. They will let you know if you owe and how to take care of things. You will also receive your student ID, great for getting discounts at the movies.
Picture- We try to take a group picture though not everyone remembers to come. You can purchase them for I think 7.00 at registration. They take checks and the picture is mailed to you.
Art show-There are other things that you attend during residency
There is an art show that opens on Saturday evening ( it is hung Saturday morning between registration and picture taking). Bring something to show if you like. It is open to all students.
Auction- There is an auction that used to be done by our beloved professor Dick Hathaway. I am doing a sculpture of him and you can read about the man at www.dickhathaway.blogspot.com . It is a fun thing to attend. Be sure to bring something for the auction, if you can.
Ragu is on Thursday evening- Kind of a coffee house type atmosphere. People read poetry, or their writings, their are performances, skits, we have had belly dancers and popping, a monk that performs rap, a man who dances with a banana and many more. Bring whatever you like and be sure to attend. It is a relaxing and fun time after the bustle of the first part of the week. Unfortunately the culminators will have left. I will miss ragu this year.
You may also have individual meetings with those in administration to help you plan your study. Other than that I think I have covered it all.
Sure helps me to know what to expect. Hope it helps you as well.
Your Schedule
Your schedule will feel grueling. There are many orientation meetings to attend. I can not think of one that I would even consider skipping. Don't skip the library orientation thinking that you have been to a library and know how to use their resources. I am still learning about resources that our library has. Unfortunately I won't have access to it as an Alumni, someone should change that rule. Introduce yourself to Larraby. She is the best librarian I have met and will be a godsend in your future research. SOMEONE GIVE HER A RAISE!
For the first part of your session there will be a few different type of meetings.
STUDY EXPLORATORY MEETINGS
You are expected to go to at least 3 meetings with 3 different professors. The list of professors will be posted on the bulletin board on the left hand side of the dorm building. This bulletin board will be something you look at quite a bit while at residency. Sign up for anyone you would like. My first semester I went to as many meetings as my schedule would allow. It was a great way for me to get to know the professors and students.
There will be 8-12 people in each of these meetings. Each will have a few minutes to talk about what they think they might like to study. This often changes between meetings, some people have different ideas that are best suited to different professors. The professor and some students will give you suggestions.
FACULTY LECTURES
Each faculty member has a lecture on a variety of different topics. Once again this is a good way to get to know the faculty as well as other students. I am always so impressed with my fellow students and their comments. Everyone seems so intellectual. I think it is because we are all so excited about what we learned or what we are learning.
RETURNING GROUP MEETINGS
Take a break. Newcomers don't have to go to these, though you are welcome to slip into them. Returning students talk about what they learned and present sometimes these meetings are closed. These Returning group presentations are posted on the board so you know who is presenting what. IF it says "closed" next to the persons name you can not attend. They are fun to see and you get to hear about how a study progresses.
CULMINATING PRESENTATIONS that is what we call those who are graduating
These will be listed in your schedule that you receive when you arrive. Each person that is graduating presents about he culminating semester. I'd like to extend a personal invitation to attend mine. It is impossible to attend all of these and often there is a schedule conflict. Some people present at the same time at different areas of the school.
Believe it or not by Tuesday evening you will know what you want to study and be handing in study forms with bibliographies. Wednesday is when everything changes. The culminators are graduating and so the atmosphere is charged. I often say culminators vibrate at a very high level.
Wednesday the professors get together and decide who works with whom. They will post this- on the bulletin board. I told you you would spend a lot of time at that bulletin board.
GRADUATION
You don't want to miss this. It is incredible! It is Wednesday evening.
Thursday the culminators are gone and the atmosphere changes one more time. You settle into your study groups, get to know each other and prepare to do this incredible thing that you have set out to do. FYI I try to go to the library and get at least one book. I fly in and on the way home I can pretty much read one book on my bibliography making me feel like I am already ahead of the game. Books are mailed back to the library when you are finished.
Saturday everyone is packing up to leave. People post on the bulletin board if they want to share rides to the airport.
OTHER MEETINGS
Registration- that happens Saturday morning. They will let you know if you owe and how to take care of things. You will also receive your student ID, great for getting discounts at the movies.
Picture- We try to take a group picture though not everyone remembers to come. You can purchase them for I think 7.00 at registration. They take checks and the picture is mailed to you.
Art show-There are other things that you attend during residency
There is an art show that opens on Saturday evening ( it is hung Saturday morning between registration and picture taking). Bring something to show if you like. It is open to all students.
Auction- There is an auction that used to be done by our beloved professor Dick Hathaway. I am doing a sculpture of him and you can read about the man at www.dickhathaway.blogspot.com . It is a fun thing to attend. Be sure to bring something for the auction, if you can.
Ragu is on Thursday evening- Kind of a coffee house type atmosphere. People read poetry, or their writings, their are performances, skits, we have had belly dancers and popping, a monk that performs rap, a man who dances with a banana and many more. Bring whatever you like and be sure to attend. It is a relaxing and fun time after the bustle of the first part of the week. Unfortunately the culminators will have left. I will miss ragu this year.
You may also have individual meetings with those in administration to help you plan your study. Other than that I think I have covered it all.
Sure helps me to know what to expect. Hope it helps you as well.
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