Orientation

Orientation for the School of Information was yesterday.  I had a bit of a "What am I doing here!?" moment at first.  I guess I didn't know what to expect, or didn't care.  Hearing the faculty members talk about the areas they are interested in and the classes they were teaching didn't really get me excited.  

After orientation and some pretty good sandwiches, another girl and I decided to go check out the Kilgarlin center.  We stumbled upon their secret orientation and decided to sit in.  I would really like to take some conservation classes, so it was neat to see the lab and tour the building.  What was even better was talking to the current conservation students later at the Dog and Duck.  Besides being a little like the first day of school in the cafeteria at lunch (Who do I sit by?  Are these the cool kids?) hanging out with the newbies, second years and faculty was pretty fun.  I met some interesting people and my spirits were lifted.  Maybe it was just the booze, but I am really excited to start classes and get this degree.  

Part of me just wants to get on with real life, though.  I've been thinking about this program as a step forward in my career.  I want to get as much for my money as possible and I don't want to waste any time or effort.  If I feel I am not getting what I want out of my classes, I will find a way to make it happen.  I know this sounds kind of corporate ladder-ish, but I am a grown up now.  Sort of.  I want to have a good job that pays well and that I really enjoy doing.  Right now I am investing in that.  When I am done with this program, I will be able to get that dream job.  Maybe not right away, I'm no fool, but eventually.  I was never one to enjoy just dicking around, wasting time drinking and partying.  I like getting things done.  

Classes start next Wednesday.  I'll let you know how it goes.