Approaching the Deadlines

Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. We'll have plenty of those while we're at Davidson. Before we have even started class, there have been multiple deadlines already. First, there was the fun and exciting yet stressful housing information and Myers Briggs Test. Deadline: June 1st, 2012. It was so hard for me to answer questions about myself. I was trying to be as honest as I could be but it was definitely hard to answer it based on who I really was instead of who I wanted to be. Whatever happened, it turned out that I got an awesome roommate!

Next we had to complete the dreaded Webtree. We've all heard of this mysterious and complex masterpiece. I didn't bother to look at it for a week after I had received the information. Throughout the month of June, we were all on Facebook trying to help each other out. "So has anyone started Webtree yet?" People replied with fear and confusion. "So has anyone finished Webtree yet?" We all laughed and many commented of not starting it yet. That continued for another two weeks. Luckily with help from a friend, who is a sophomore at Davidson, and the worksheet diagram, I got Webtree done and submitted it the week before the deadline: 11:59 pm on June 30, 2012. I was glad "it" was done. It took a lot of effort to choosing the right classes and making sure the times of each class wouldn't coincide. In the end, I only got 3 of my 4 classes: Calculus II 113, Chemistry 110, and WRI 101 L. Add/drop, here I come! My dad has already bought my Chemistry and Calculus books. Yay!...

Then other forms such as the student employment and health forms were mailed for us to fill out. But recently, I got an email about Davidson 101 and Library 101. What is this?? Early this summer, I found out we had to read the common reading book to discuss during orientation. However, I was not aware that we had to do any work prior. Oh my, I didn't want to worry about anything except packing. I have yet to read the instructions carefully. first, I have to finish the book, which isn't too bad. "Vietnamerica" by GB Tran is a very interesting and engaging graphic novel. Hopefully, I'll finish it within the week. I did complete the first part that was just a survey about how much researching I've done and how well I know how to utilize the computer system, catalogs, and bibliography. Deadline: August 3, 2012.

All in all, it's been hitting me little by little that I will be heading to class, writing papers, taking exams, and starting a new part of my life in a month and a half. August 27, 2012 will be out first day of class. then deadlines will be crucial for everyone to keep up with so I recommend buying calendars!

Keep in mind: All is well! :)