I can't help but notice at the beginning of a semester how optimistic students are and the level of excitement about new classes, topics to learn. The optimism offsets the workload in the first few weeks and classroom discussions often flow well beyond classroom conversation. As the weeks wear on, assignments become avalanches, optimism falls and survival mode descends (or infamously procrastinating/stoically uncaring). At such points in the semester, I am fully aware of my tendency to justify the stress and unhealthy habits to accomplish my papers with hope for the end results of this work or ultimately what opportunities this mind-frying stress will give allow in my life beyond this place.
Reflecting upon this has lead to further consideration of the course of a life. The student's life during a semester may be a capsule example of the phases of a person's life--- and give insight into those whom I have trouble understanding or relating.
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