To Kick-Off the Summer: Post Kick-Of

Really what are we going to be doing with ourselves all summer?

Right now is a beautiful time.  We've just come back from a lovely adventure camping in the woods where we were able to 'get away' and suspend time in order to meet each other and discover what it is we are all working on. Right now, we have the summer before us. Four hundred hours of research stand before us. A bit daunting, no? But mostly exciting. 

What are we, what are YOU, going to do with this time? We began to talk with each other about our goals for the summer, but let's put it in writing as something to go back to. What are your hopes and goals for the summer? Both for progress on your thesis project and also for HSF? 

In addition, how are you feeling RIGHT NOW? We've transitioned from school to summer work are you ready to go? nervous, excited? Where is your thesis at? Is everything planned or do you have a mess of ideas in your head that need to be sorted (been there). What potential pit falls do you see and how can we help each other prevent those?

As for me, your friendly neighborhood coordinator, I've begun to really look at and review all my notes to plan out my summer and I'm currently feeling a bit overwhelmed. I'm excited and energized but will put the task of more detailed planning til tomorrow when I'm fresh. Where do you stand?