My Agenda

I did not get the internship.

While I was a "strong candidate," they could not offer me an internship at this time. Really, I'm fine with this. I will stay in IC, maybe grow a garden, bike some, run some, work some, and recoup before my final year of coursework (!)

Today, I visited with my adviser for an hour. This is a special treat. Usually, I get a half an hour-- max. I was expecting to talk about summer options for employment, instead we talked about internships for next summer, course work and a research.

Good news--- life seems manageable. If all goes according to plan, I will only take two classes each semester next year.

Good news---comps. I have taken all but one class I need to comp in and I've survived. I will be sitting in on my Theory class again next year and strangely looking forward to it...sort of.

Research--- I solicited advice on research, looking for topics, ideas, research that can springboard me into particular career areas; a "research agenda" some call it. I'm feeling a bit lost with respects to research and realize that it can be a lonely thing to do by oneself. So, I asked my adviser for advice--- and her response?

I think what you need to do is follow your heart.

Not a bad agenda I suppose.