Allen had his first day of orientation. "It went swimmingly" - yes those are his words. He met with the entire incoming class of the College of Environment and Design. This includes people majoring in Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, and Environmental Planning and Design. All three are Masters programs. There were also three "hosts" that have already completed at least a year in their respective program. He met with his advisor and figured out which classes he will be taking. They are as follows:
- Studio based on ecology
- Landscape Construction
- Lanscape History
- Research Methods (pre-requisite for his thesis)
He's excited about the classes, but was really hoping he would be able to take one to learn about different kinds on plants. However, he will have to wait until next Fall for that one.
While he was busy getting oriented, I dove deeper into job searching. Today I worked on the following four applications: Trader Joe's, Rocky Branch Academy (assistant teacher), Clarke County Schools (substitute), and Oconee County Schools (substitute). The first two applications - no problem! Easy to fill out. Going to turn them in in-person tomorrow. Now, the later two - a bit more difficult. Both of these included tax forms. Ugh! Mom and Dad - I will probably call one or both of you tomorrow to figure out how the heck to fill them out. W-4's, withholding certificate, umm what? I don't know? So tomorrow's plan is turning in two applications, finishing the substitute applications, and any online applications that I can find.
With all of that productivity, we needed to let loose. Luckily, one of the hosts from Allen's orientation set up a social event at a local bar - Little Kings. Little Kings is apparently too cool for a website, otherwise I would link to it. From the outside it doesn't look like much, a simple concrete building, but inside there is old wood and exposed brink. Super cool looking. Drink prices are cheap which is even better. Apparently it is a "hipster" and "townie" bar. "Hipster" being a trendy, vintage-y person. A "townie" being someone born and bread in Athens. All and all, I really liked it. Not to mention Allen's classmates. There is one guy who is pursuing his Masters in Landscape Architecture that used to dance for the Mark Morris Dance Company. Umm what?! How cool! We talked a little bit about dance studios in the area. The most exciting event of the evening was our undefeated run at Corn Hole. No idea what Corn Hole is? Check out THIS VIDEO for a basic "how-to".
So today we had a little play with a little work. A good balance! Fingers crossed that I have a fruitful job search outing tomorrow!
Awesome! Give The Globe a shot too! It's just up the street from The Georgia Theatre, which is another great place in and of its self! The globe is, or was, a great hangout for grad students. The Georgia Theater is a great place to see a concert and watch the Game on Saturdays if you can't get a ticket! Keep enjoying Athens, let me know if you want any suggestions for activities! Good luck with the job search!
ReplyDeleteGood to know! I had seen advertisements about both places but didn't really know what they were all about. Thank you for the good wishes. My next post will be my job search update.
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