First Orientation

First Post.

I am about to start an MFA in painting. That's not completely true. I've been thinking about it for several years and actively trying to get into a program for a couple. I applied to four schools, but was accepted only to one. If it weren't for the fact that I really like the school I got into, I'd lament I didn't apply to more schools.

There are a few orientation events this week. I attended the first that relates to me today. It was a general introduction to being a TA. While I can't say it was the most interesting meeting I've ever attended, it was full of things that I need to know. Toward the end they even got into a little pedagogy, which is great since I'm scheduled as the TA for a class this coming Monday.

Part of what makes this interesting is that my wife is attending school in the city where we live to get a PhD in Education. The school I'm attending is about an hour and a half away. The drive down was all foggy, which was a great metaphor for this experience. While beautiful, I couldn't see what was very far ahead of me. That's good. I can focus on what's happening now.

Tomorrow I go back to take possession of the apartment I'm using as a base during the week. Hopefully there aren't too many surprises.