Sometimes it was so frustrating to witness gloomy faces among students especially in the beginning of the semester. A student’s life should be filled with happiness and joy. It was such a loss to have not experienced all of those. Because looking back, you will wish that you would have done it differently. Trust me.
I remembered behaving totally different during my time in Mizzou. Everyday was like a journey to be discovered. And every morning (well most mornings actually) I woke up with such a high spirited energy. There was always something to do, something to explore. We bowled, we played roller blade, we barbequed, we jammed, we laughed and we cried. We did our laundry and went grocery shopping normally after midnight when there were less people using the services. We studied hard and played hard too. Everyday of the semesters we spent going to classes, talking to friends, getting to know our lecturers and giving them opportunities to know us, and of course..WORKING (this was mainly to pay for our travelling expenses later). Come exam week, we spent hours and hours in the library, stopping only for some fries and a cup of hot chocolate at Mc D just before midnight. We only went home when the library closed its doors around 3 in the morning. Sleeping was never a priority. After exam, well…this was the payback for our efforts. We travelled!!! One time, we travelled for 2 weeks straight..from Missouri to Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, New York and up to Canada (Niagara Falls, Quebec, Montreal) and finally back to Missouri. A breathtaking journey ending with me catching chicken pox! And I actually spread the virus to another three of my friends in Mizzou. Hahaha! That was a riot!!! Everybody cursed me back then.
Well, those are my memories, my stories. I keep reminding my students to enjoy the process of learning and of maturity. Being a student is a-one-in-a-lifetime experience. So please, grab it while you can…This is your time. Start creating your memories.
6 comments:
Same experience, but mine sans having a boyfriend at the same uni.:-) Not to brag, but I was always in high spirit, never missed a class (BIG LIE..:-)). Yes indeed. there was always things to look forward everyday, like whether it's vegetarian or seafood pizza day; rollerblading or cruising the mall day; McD or Burger King; late nite WalMart groceries..
Dr. Dahlia,
I use to remember the same thing too in my undergrad days so let's see if i can relive the same experience 12 years later in your MBA OB class this year, yes? ;-))
of course...with kids etc..etc..:)
Leanne, when you do something that you love, in this case your MBA, you will definitely going to enjoy yourself. And your family esp. your kids will be rewarded for it. Good luck.
Dr, you are absolutely right. The undergraduate days are the most memorable part especially when we can crazy,cry and laugh with our friends.This is entirely different when come to the corporate world where we need to be meticulous and have a second thought even when spelling out a word. Hopefully your undergraduate students will realize soon
Ahh yes, the things we take for granted..
110% agreed....cherish ur life...whenever u can...life is precious...
idup Dr. D.......
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