You know how in elementary school you would always be partially traumatized if you saw your teachers outside of the classroom? It was the whole "she's a real person who goes out to buy eggs??" feeling. In middle school you kind of get over that and in high school you might even meet up with a favorite teacher outside of the classroom. Well. Working at my other job yesterday night, I bumped into one of my bosses who was out doing some shopping. I struck up a conversation with her and we chatted for a little bit.
That encounter made me think back to my interactions with other people on our administration and professors. I frequently invite professors to my performances, and in fact had lunch with a dean in the Office of Student Life a couple weeks ago. Here I feel very blessed to be surrounded by an administration who cares and is not some aloof, ultimate authority out to 'get' you. The professors pretty much rock, although some like to throw out random questions on midterms way too often. Feel like you want close relationships with your teachers and administration? Definitely consider UVA, we're quite unique in this regard.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
chuggin' away
Some of you may wonder why I never blog on the weekends. After all, it's summer. I should be well and bored on the weekends right? Actually, the weekends are even busier than my work days. Quite a number of my friends have stayed in C'ville this classes, whether it's for classes or internships, and we always get together on the weekends. Sometimes I hang out with professors or deans -- yep, we have quite a close relationship with our teachers and administration at UVA. I actually have less time on the weekends than during the workweek, even when I'm working two jobs. Crazy, innit?
That'll just step up during the school year. I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before, but UVA students are superinvolved and quite passionate about what they're involved in. In my two years here, I've been in.. oh.. 15 clubs or so. I've thankfully cut that down to four active ones, otherwise I would self destruct with all the things I'm trying to do. Still, this takes a heavy toll on my free time as I hold exec positions for all of them. Again, quite typical of a UVA student to be a part of a lot of things.
That'll just step up during the school year. I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before, but UVA students are superinvolved and quite passionate about what they're involved in. In my two years here, I've been in.. oh.. 15 clubs or so. I've thankfully cut that down to four active ones, otherwise I would self destruct with all the things I'm trying to do. Still, this takes a heavy toll on my free time as I hold exec positions for all of them. Again, quite typical of a UVA student to be a part of a lot of things.
Friday, June 27, 2008
it's friday night! (and the time is right. whoo~~)
I've had that song stuck in my mind all day now, *shakes head ferociously*. What do you do on the weekends? Drop a comment, let me know!
For me personally, after I get off work it's time to do some errands, then go to a friend's birthday party. Then this weekend some more work, hanging out with friends, a bit of late night movie watching and lots of chilling in general.
Now a typical UVA student.. probably going out on Friday, some community service Saturday morning, perhaps a group or club meeting in the afternoon, hanging out with some friends on Saturday night, wake up Sunday morning and realize it's time to do a massive amount of work. This is a huge generalization though, some people go out more often, some people study hardcore all the time, etcetc. The great thing about UVA is that we have 13,000 undergrads and an amazing spectrum of diversity that comes along with that. You'll have people who study all the time, people who party all the time, those who strike a nice balance, extroverts, introverts, etcetc.
For me personally, after I get off work it's time to do some errands, then go to a friend's birthday party. Then this weekend some more work, hanging out with friends, a bit of late night movie watching and lots of chilling in general.
Now a typical UVA student.. probably going out on Friday, some community service Saturday morning, perhaps a group or club meeting in the afternoon, hanging out with some friends on Saturday night, wake up Sunday morning and realize it's time to do a massive amount of work. This is a huge generalization though, some people go out more often, some people study hardcore all the time, etcetc. The great thing about UVA is that we have 13,000 undergrads and an amazing spectrum of diversity that comes along with that. You'll have people who study all the time, people who party all the time, those who strike a nice balance, extroverts, introverts, etcetc.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
free bodo's on the lawn!
Sweet. One of my favorite things of being here in the summer is that our University Programs Council often have the event, free Bodo's bagels on the lawn! Bodo's is, in my opinion, the best bagel shop ever. Large, warm and soft bagels with everything from cinnamon raisin to sesame to everything, it's cheap and tasty. I didn't have a chance to get them today though, sigh. I had to give a special tour and the UPC folks were cleaning up as I walked by.
There were also a lot of kids running around on the Lawn today, I walked up to a group playing duck duck goose. Nearby elementary schools often bring their classes to the Lawn and just have fun on it. I once brought another group out to a bunch of screaming kids, it was an.. interesting introduction to UVA, hahaha. Every Halloween though, local elementary schools would bring their classes to trick or treat on the Lawn. It's a really cute sight to see all the little kids dressed up, walking up to the Lawn rooms.
There were also a lot of kids running around on the Lawn today, I walked up to a group playing duck duck goose. Nearby elementary schools often bring their classes to the Lawn and just have fun on it. I once brought another group out to a bunch of screaming kids, it was an.. interesting introduction to UVA, hahaha. Every Halloween though, local elementary schools would bring their classes to trick or treat on the Lawn. It's a really cute sight to see all the little kids dressed up, walking up to the Lawn rooms.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
school? what school?
Students usually clear out of Grounds right after finals, leaving quite an empty campus. However, I have quite a few friends staying in Charlottesville this summer for the purpose of taking classes. Personally, I detest using summertime for more classes. It's a time to relax, to delve into your hobbies and interests, and to recharge. Not time for a continuation of school! But I understand their motives.
Summer school at UVA --> how common? Mm.. not that common but still common enough to be not rare. Not that many students take classes, but some still do. Now, I've heard rumors that summer classes are easier, that they grade more easily. They are, as far as I know, rumors. I would think it's easier in the sense that there are less distractions around. Most of your friends have gone home, there's not that much happening, so you really only have your books and notes for entertainment.
But summer in general on Grounds is quite bare. Most have gone home or elsewhere for internships and jobs, yet others are studying abroad or doing research. It's not a completely dead town though, there are still townies and Charlottesville still does have a life outside of the college students. Our University Programs Council still puts on programs, and some fraternities still host some parties.
Summer school at UVA --> how common? Mm.. not that common but still common enough to be not rare. Not that many students take classes, but some still do. Now, I've heard rumors that summer classes are easier, that they grade more easily. They are, as far as I know, rumors. I would think it's easier in the sense that there are less distractions around. Most of your friends have gone home, there's not that much happening, so you really only have your books and notes for entertainment.
But summer in general on Grounds is quite bare. Most have gone home or elsewhere for internships and jobs, yet others are studying abroad or doing research. It's not a completely dead town though, there are still townies and Charlottesville still does have a life outside of the college students. Our University Programs Council still puts on programs, and some fraternities still host some parties.
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