Monday, January 26, 2015

Plan G



Do things ever really go as planned? I can tell you they never have for me. We always start with Plan A, but by the time we complete said event we are on Plan G; which resembles part of Plan A, with a hint of C and a whisper of what we thought the final version of Plan F would be.  To be honest, Plans B, D, and E never really stood a chance.  Because of this upbringing, I can now go-with-the-flow better than anyone! All that said, I am still OCD type A person who can organize and plan in my sleep.  Yes, I’m my own contradiction.  

Why am I telling you this?  Because some things are just out of your control. That’s it. You can only control you nothing more and nothing less. You can either make waves or ride them; your choice.

 Before I forget. Please remember to update your links and the MSE Opportunities link (to the left). All intern, coop, scholarship and employment opportunities that are sent to me are posted on this "follow-me only" blog. 

Now that the rush of the first week is over it is time to get down to business. Now is the time to buckle down, do homework, work on projects, and play in the labs. One thing we mustn’t forget are those pesky required academic meetings.   I should be seeing all the sophomores I did not see before winter break.  Let’s get these over with before Feb 9. Required meeting schedule:

  • Sophomores, 4 meetings –
  1. Beginning of Fall term
  2. course request
  3. End of Fall term / Beginning of Spring term
  4. course request
  • Juniors, 3 meetings –
  1. course request
  2. course request
  3. End of Spring term
  • Seniors, 2 meetings
  1. beginning of academic year and
  2. mid spring

Senior News
Trick question … what is a composite? Harder question … what is a senior composite? If you don’t get your senior picture taken you cannot be in the senior composite. There are 3 of you who have yet to get your senior picture taken.  The very last chance for you three is THIS WEEK. You must go to Stevens Photography on Main St, in Christiansburg by Thursday between 10-5 to be included in the senior composite.

MSE will host a Graduation Reception for all graduates and their families on Saturday, May 16th beginning at 11am at The Inn at Virginia Tech. Complete details to follow.

Important Dates
Monday, Jan 26 – Last Day to Add a Class
Monday, Mar 2 – Last Day to Drop

MSE Engineering Communications Program
Internship and Coop fairs are right around the corner. So get your resumes and cover letters ready for this Spring we will be opening its doors to help you develop and revise your application packages. We can also help you prepare for your interviews!

Walk-In Hours:
Holden 211A, Mondays and Wednesday, 9:00-11:00, 2:30-4:30

ECP TEAM
Christine Burgoyne, Program Director 
(cbala@vt.edu), 540-231-5305, Holden 304
Email for appointments.

Rachel Corell, ECP GTA
rcorell@vt.edu, Holden 211A
Monday/Wednesday, 8:45-11:15 or by appointment
  
Kayla McNabb, ECP GTA
kmcnabb@vt.edu, Holden 211A
Monday/Wednesday, 2:00-5:00 pm or by appointment 

Random
Did you know the Grand Canyon can hold around 900 trillion footballs? (I’m assuming inflated footballs!)

Words To Live By
There are two types of pains, one that hurts you and the other that changes you.

Sandbox

My Schedule 
Scheduled meeting times are available 10-11:45 & 1:30-415. To schedule a meeting please log into your Scholar account.
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