Planning Ahead

Contemplating on the past week or two I have realized the importance of planning ahead.  In my Medical Humanities class we have been working on an exhibit for the Marriott Library.  Much of the material was due two weeks before the exhibit began.  The reason for this early due date was to ensure that the materials were printed and that there was time to assemble the exhibit before opening day.   Another example of the importance of planning ahead is looking towards upcoming commitments.  Over the summer I need to serve 7-8 hrs a week with Connect2Health, attend 13 freshman orientations, take SPAN 2010/2020, and continue working.  This meant that I was communicating with the director for undergraduate studies the moment I found out that I was offered the position of Peer Mentor for next year's Block U: Medical Humanities course.  I am still working out the finer details, but it feels nice to have communicated my commitments so that I can participate in all the upcoming activities.

While planning for summer semester, I also received an email that Fall registration starts in two days.  Fortunately I have already met with my advisers to figure out my next semesters plan.  However, as plans always change, I may still be altering my Fall schedule before long.  This is because the SOC 3650 class I had planned on taking in Fall is only an online course.  I will likely be switching BIOL 3550 with this course so that I can take SOC 3650 in class.

In addition to planning, it is amazing how the Lord plans tender mercies.  Last Wednesday my mom texted me that my great-grandma was likely to pass away in the next week.  I had planned on going on a date Thursday with a an amazing person down in Salem.  This gave me time to spend with my great-grandma before she passed away on Friday.  This was an especially awe-inspiring moment because I had taken this day off two weeks in advance and I will likely not be able to make it to her funeral because of prior engagements.

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