Welcome to My Real World

Yesterday was a very interesting day. Picture it… my son and I standing at the kitchen sink, him holding a wet cat above the sink, the cat crying out as if he is being prodded with hot needles, me washing the cat with flea soap attempting to avoid the two sets of razor sharp machetes on his back feet. As all of us nursed our wounds – the cats nursed emotional wounds and my bleeding hands and arms – I reflected back to several conversations I’ve had with many of you about school.

For one reason or another some of you are in a hurry to graduate and ‘get into the real world.’ First, this is your real world. Second, why are you in such a hurry? Stop. Slow Down. Enjoy yourself. You only get one chance to be 20-something. Do Not Rush It. Trust me on this. Before you know it, you will be married, paying bills and washing a vengeful cat over a sink.

MSE Study Abroad / Career Advising
On Tuesday (11/17) there will be a Study Abroad Info Session at 5:30 p.m. in 142 Randolph Hall. Please come if you are interested in learning about the various opportunities for studying abroad as an MSE student. We have partnerships with colleges and universities in Switzerland, France, China and Germany.

On Tuesday, December 8 we will host the 3rd Annual MSE Career Advising Luncheon. The MSE Career Luncheon provides you the opportunity to talk with faculty, get career advice, learn about working in specific fields, or attend graduate school. Come and gain valuable advice from Dr. David Clark and Dr. Gary Pickrell. As space is limited, you must RSVP to the SignUpGenius.com that was sent last week.

Senior News
Stop by and pick up your senior pictures. I will have to select your picture for the composite if you don’t pick your pictures up this week.

Important Dates
November 17 – MSE Study Abroad Info Session
November 20 – Last Day to Reschedule Final Exam
November 21 – Thanksgiving Break Begins
November 28 – Spring Add/Drop Opens
November 29 – Thanksgiving Break Ends
December 9 – Last Day to Withdraw … SEE ME FIRST

Helpful Tools
Making it Through the Final Stretch
Are you stressed out over all the exams, papers, and group projects that will soon be taking up your time? Learn how to stay motivated, manage the stress, and find the time to do all of the things you need (plus some time for fun!). We will also review strategies for effective test taking.

November 13 from 1:00-2:00pm
November 17 from 4:30-5:30pm
November 30 from 12:30-1:30pm
December 1 from 3:30-4:30pm
December 3 from 4:30-5:30pm

Random
A cat has 230 bones in its body. A human has 206. A cat has no collarbone, so it can fit through any opening the size of its head.

Ut Prosim 
Next week you are going home to be with your family for Thanksgiving; a wonderful time of the year. For years, I’ve made it a tradition to give at Thanksgiving. I cannot offer much, but what I can offer helps so many. As a universal donor, the Red Cross loves to see me walk through their doors. During the next week I encourage you to take a moment out of your busy day to give.

Sandbox

 

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My Schedule   
Scheduled meeting times are available 9:30-11:30 & 1:30-4:30. To schedule a meeting please log into your Scholar account.