Activities:
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Facilities Tour
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Assignments Training
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MVNU2MSU
Planning and logistics
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RD/RA
Training Meeting
Reflection:
It was a whirlwind first week in
Herbert Hall. I love the feeling of
starting something new, a mix of excitement and anxiety that is unique to
breaking new ground. When I feel
overwhelmed in these situations, I like to remind myself tasks that seem
impossible now will be no big deal in a few weeks. Keeping that mindset will be critical in the
coming months as I have to hit the ground running in housing. During that last week, I have had the
opportunity to meet over 20 different staff and students, joined two
committees, and started training on housing’s internal database system. The experience has been exciting,
overwhelming, humbling, and fun.
Learning the ropes will be a
challenge because there are so many ropes to learn. The office dynamic is fast paced and made of
a very close group of coworkers. It is
easy to feel like an outsider, like I’m in a foreign country and do not speak
the language, but it also makes me excited to become a part of the group. I’m looking forward to an exciting summer, I
have more to learn then I could have
possibly imagined and I’m ready to get started.
Emilie,
ReplyDeleteI love your vivid descriptions. You are right. You are headed into a ropes course in many ways. You will have to learn which ropes are secure, which ones need tightening, and which ones you will have to knot yourself. I like to see you continually challenging yourself and forcing yourself out of your comfort zone. This will be a great asset with all of your unique opportunities in Housing. I look forward to reading more.
Best,
Dr. H