When I decided to write a blog about my 'back to school' college journey I had hoped to make it a humorous one. My first day proved to be more thought provoking than funny. I have now been a student in the music department 3 times. When I was 18, 32, and now, which is too old to mention.
I expected changes in things with younger students than myself. The advent of the internet, smart phones, etc. have all become the norm for most people since I was a student at 32. Styles change in hair, clothing, piercings, tattoos, etc. I did experience all of that on my first day.
What surprised me were the comments from a couple of the professors that I had when I was 32. (one of them I also had when I was 18). They were both expressing, I guess you'd say, frustration at how students have changed. Lack of preparation both in the form of practice and having basic supplies during rehearsals was mentioned. They also mentioned there was so much paperwork to accomplish among the faculty now that it was impeding somewhat with creativity.
Those were my basic thoughts from my first day or two.
Monday, August 24, 2015
The First Few Days
When I decided to write a blog about my 'back to school' college journey I had hoped to make it a humorous one. My first day proved to be more thought provoking than funny. I have now been a student in the music department 3 times. When I was 18, 32, and now, which is too old to mention.
I expected changes in things with younger students than myself. The advent of the internet, smart phones, etc. have all become the norm for most people since I was a student at 32. Styles change in hair, clothing, piercings, tattoos, etc. I did experience all of that on my first day.
What surprised me were the comments from a couple of the professors that I had when I was 32. (one of them I also had when I was 18). They were both expressing, I guess you'd say, frustration at how students have changed. Lack of preparation both in the form of practice and having basic supplies during rehearsals was mentioned. They also mentioned there was so much paperwork to accomplish among the faculty now that it was impeding somewhat with creativity.
Those were my basic thoughts from my first day or two.
I expected changes in things with younger students than myself. The advent of the internet, smart phones, etc. have all become the norm for most people since I was a student at 32. Styles change in hair, clothing, piercings, tattoos, etc. I did experience all of that on my first day.
What surprised me were the comments from a couple of the professors that I had when I was 32. (one of them I also had when I was 18). They were both expressing, I guess you'd say, frustration at how students have changed. Lack of preparation both in the form of practice and having basic supplies during rehearsals was mentioned. They also mentioned there was so much paperwork to accomplish among the faculty now that it was impeding somewhat with creativity.
Those were my basic thoughts from my first day or two.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Preview
As I write this blog I am making no promises to grammar and punctuation or proof reading either. I just don't have the time to take care of that. But, I do want to share things as I notice them and feel led to.
Much of what I write may have a decidedly Christian tone because that is who I am. My writing will probably also be a strong reflection of what I consider important: my faith, my family, and trying to live life to the fullest.
Lisa
Much of what I write may have a decidedly Christian tone because that is who I am. My writing will probably also be a strong reflection of what I consider important: my faith, my family, and trying to live life to the fullest.
Lisa
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