The first day of school is just around the corner, preceded by four days of orientation. As a transfer student (who last had a serious academic program in 1975), I will join the other new students at St. Martin's this evening for a barbecue with their parents. Then, according to the schedule, the parents leave at 6:00 and the orientation activities begin.
While some of the younger students will be anxious for their parents to take off so their new lives can begin, I envy them the support of their families. Right now, I feel like I am so totally alone in this project that I'm having some real crises of confidence. Everyone has been really supportive, but the anxieties are so overwhelming that I'd almost rather be having dental surgery. At least in that situation, I know what I'm supposed to do!
The truism that kept me going in China and Taiwan was, "Feel the fear and do it anyway." It may be a stupid piece of advice, but that's what I have to do.
On the bright side, I have a job on campus with the food service contractor, Bon Apetit. It will pay just enough to cover my gasoline bill and comes with a meal each shift. Training starts Monday, along with classes. Also, I've bought most of my books for this semester, and came in about $200 under what I had estimated. I'll make up the difference next semester.
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