Week 4 in Review

I have officially made it through 4 weeks of school. It's hard to believe that just a month ago I was moving in and unpacking my stuff. Here is my week in review

1)Tests: Ethics Wed. and Bib Trad today. I studied my butt off for both, so I'm hoping for the best, but don't want to get too confident. We shall see next week...

2)NUCL Interview: I had my interview for this internship today. As I said in a previous entry, there's only three positions, so it's a little competitive. Luckily, the two professors who interviewed me (the co-chairs) are really nice and I could tell that they liked how I responded to the questions they asked (why I want to be an intern, how my personal qualities/experiences can meet their expectations, if I worked, and if there was a certain position I wanted). If I got the position, I would have to devote at least an hour a week to meeting with the professors and other interns to help plan the conference. Luckily, I don't work so with regards to the last question, the professors aren't making any promises for specific positions; I told them that I didn't care which position I got, but that I just wanted the experience of helping plan the conference and get to know the English department better. If I don't get the internship, I will apply to be a panel chair, respondent, or submit a paper.

3)Made my day: I asked my Bib Trad professor some questions about my first research paper, and she told me that she bragged to someone about how much she enjoys having me in class and how well I've done on the first 3 papers (A's on all of them!). She's a fabulous storyteller, not to mention, really funny and sweet. Despite my atheism, I actually enjoy going to this class.

4)Soccer game: Portland v.s. OSU. We won 1-0!

5)New perspectives: Had coffee with a fellow English major with whom I went to high school. I really liked talking with her about classes, professors, and the overall experience of being an English major.

6)Save the best for last: Although the peeps in the College of Arts and Sciences have not processed my paperwork to change my major, I already have my advisor. I emailed Herman to follow up with our meeting Thursday, and he asked me if I wanted him or another professor as my advisor. My first thought was, "Is this a joke? Do I really get to pick my advisor?" I emailed him back asking if I had to submit any forms to request him as my advisor. As the chair, he told me that he likes to ask if students have a preference. That said, I am super juiced and am extremely lucky to have my favorite professor follow my academic career for the next three years.