tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396226836483140641.post2416510674390218063..comments2023-11-02T01:29:11.575-07:00Comments on The MFA Chronicles: Ready As I’ll Ever BeJayTeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02923700657540655227noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396226836483140641.post-68593685969485404812009-08-25T15:48:23.294-07:002009-08-25T15:48:23.294-07:00Keith, I'm actually 31 and these are all first...Keith, I'm actually 31 and these are all first semester freshman (probably 18) so they aren't all that close to my age. I'm not sure how the dynamic would be if they were, but plenty of people do teach when they are fresh out of undergrad themselves, so I'm sure it works out just fine.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02608421232179032744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396226836483140641.post-43416695162730235872009-08-25T14:08:58.401-07:002009-08-25T14:08:58.401-07:00What did it feel like teaching people who are like...What did it feel like teaching people who are likely very close to your own age? I've always worried about that, even though I haven't actually taught anyone yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396226836483140641.post-88921586143510418542009-08-24T16:39:25.844-07:002009-08-24T16:39:25.844-07:00Thanks, everyone! My first class went well; I was...Thanks, everyone! My first class went well; I was a little nervous and probably went over some things too fast, and I think I only remember 6 of the 24 names but so far so good. The script really did help; I didn't look at it during class, just at an outline, but the process of writing it out helped a lot.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02608421232179032744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396226836483140641.post-66240217892958559552009-08-24T15:55:01.396-07:002009-08-24T15:55:01.396-07:00Wow! What great prep! Ya know your description rem...Wow! What great prep! Ya know your description reminded me of training for my first full time job. there is something about taking people in the same job and letting them learn together and network together that makes the whole process SOOO much more bearable.<br /><br />I love that you called it writing out a script - it really is what you are doing when you are prepping for a class isn't it :) All that prep and then the inevitable ad lib.<br /><br />Break a leg!Jessie Cartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181286764480973423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396226836483140641.post-33448598139501002112009-08-24T06:11:42.833-07:002009-08-24T06:11:42.833-07:00Best of luck Emily! I start classes next week.
I...Best of luck Emily! I start classes next week.<br /><br />I'm glad you had such a good time at the parties, we have a welcome party this Friday night and I'm nervous as hell to go!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887749173643713230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396226836483140641.post-74724748076867309972009-08-23T20:44:16.791-07:002009-08-23T20:44:16.791-07:00You are soooo ready! Really, you are. They've ...You are soooo ready! Really, you are. They've given you great preparation. I always wondered if teachers wrote out everything, like giving a speech or something. That's a good way to build confidence. Good luck tomorrow!JayTeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923700657540655227noreply@blogger.com