Today someone mentioned to me that graduation is two weeks from today and that little realization freaked me out. I have two finals and my thesis oral defense standing in my way before the June 4th ceremony. While I can’t believe how quickly graduation is approaching, I can’t say that I’m sad about the fact that I have two classes left and then a whole summer of wrapping up thesis and finally getting around to that pile of novels in my room that have taken a back seat to academic, class-related readings. I will continue to work in the graduate admissions office throughout the summer as we prepare for the incoming class of 2012 and will be simultaneously preparing for my next step which is returning to Jerusalem next fall. I will be a visiting research scholar at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and continue to work with the organization for which I previously interned, Emek Shaveh, beginning October 2010. I’m anxious to get back but can’t get too ahead of myself when I have two finals and my oral defense pending.
In the meantime I am excited about a kickball game today in Wash Park! A bunch of Korbel peeps and friends will be enjoying popsicles, scooby-doo adorned kickballs, and lovely spring weather; I think it will be a much needed break from the stress of finals.
Another example of stress-relieving entertainment? Yesterday while mock-interviewing a friend for a UNDP position, we met a 7 year-old, 4 foot long iguana named Leo. So random and so funny.
School’s (almost) out for summer : )
