I now understand why the first years recommended a break before orientation. As of today, we have received 9 mailings; mailing is code for homework. I have been reading articles and books; taking personality and leadership tests; filling out surveys; buying books, a computer, a calculator, and various software; and assembling the ever important resume. It really isn’t that time consuming and the reading is quite interesting.The process reminds me of the movie, “The Game” with Michael Douglas. A company subjects Douglas’ character to a battery of tests in order to custom design the ultimate game for him. It is a cool movie. My hope is that, by using all of this data, this program will yield a similar life-changing experience.
On a lighter note, I met some of my local classmates at a luncheon last week. Being local has its perks. Once again, I am humbled to be a part of this incoming class and can’t wait to begin the team projects.
Also, I was able to catch up with Brent, who I met at the Red Carpet event in March. Anne and I met Brent and his wife for dinner at Calhoun’s on the river. Anne and I joked about starting a “spouse support network” so she can have people to hang out with if the team projects keep me away.