Jan
12
“OU does not want you.” Can you imagine reading this in an email from one of your top college choices? Yikes, what a blow. Seeing this in her inbox is exactly what happened to a current student I’ve been working with, and no, that is not what I meant to write.
Mistakes happen, but many mistakes can be avoided with a little caution. I was reminded of this lesson last week while returning an email. With one slip of hand (and impatience to proofread), I had inadvertently sent the wrong message, and by wrong, I mean really wrong. In my head I was saying, “OU does not want to lose you,” but I decided to rephrase and turn it into a positive statement by saying, “OU wants you.” How it came out in the email after my indecisive and hasty phrasing was, “OU does not want you”…big oops. Luckily, I have a pretty good relationship with the young lady it was sent to; she emailed back saying, “Huh?” I quickly apologized and remedied the type-o. Luckily, we both laughed about it after the fact.
Apr
1
As we listen to the birds sing and begin seeing trees and flowers blossom, I am reminded how fast summer is approaching. Even though the earth is still cool, pre-planning summer activities always heats things up. Vacations, camps, visits . . . organize now so you can actually enjoy your break! Here are a few dates you want to make sure you get on your calendar; so book your flights, hotels, or whatever and make sure you don’t miss what’s going on in Norman this summer.
Nov
4
Wow… a thought in many heads at this point in the year. Wow, where did September and October go? Wow, this semester is almost over and Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner! Wow, I have tests and papers to think about, and I still haven’t filled out college applications. Yikes.
All this being known, I encourage everyone at this point in the year to do a little check. Have we accomplished the things we set out to in January? What more do we want to do before 2009 comes to an end. If we think and act now, there still may be time. I assure you that if we put off what we could do today until the end of this month, we will find ourselves in an overwhelming sea of tasks we don’t even want to think about.
Oct
20
As I walk to the building’s entrance unsure what I will find on the other side of the glass door, I take a big breath and prepare my stomach for the worst. The last time I was here was during summer camp and I am pretty sure I starved myself. But something has changed. Oh yes, something has seriously changed.
Sep
15
Most high school seniors are busy starting the college/university admission application process. Some of you know exactly where you will apply; others of you are still trying to decide. I think deciding to what colleges and universities to apply is a lot like looking for songs for your iPod.
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