Pre-Major Advising

While I was a student at Penn, I sometimes made some poor academic choices.  And, frankly, I did not get the best academic advice (more MY fault, because I should have gone into the office to see advisors!)  Today, on the 80th day of 2019, I continued to meet with my current undergraduate advisees (because, I know what advice I wish I had and I attempt to provide that to students).  And, as I turn in to bed on 3/21/19, I am so grateful for the chance to be an advisor for my alma mater and the school in which I was enrolled.  The students I get to speak with are so interesting and I really enjoy our conversations.  Sometimes I think I get more from knowing them than they get from knowing me.

My caring prayer goes to one of my advisees who is currently on a leave of absence.  I was working an event on campus and I ran in to him (he is from Philly) serendipitously.  But I think it was fates putting us in the same place at the same time so I could again offer to speak with him to assist in his plans to return.  I pray he takes me up on my offer.

My prayer for someone with whom I disagree is for the protesters on campus today.  I know their intentions were honorable, but I am not sure their methods were effective.  But I have prayers for thanksgiving for their passion and dedication.  And I have prayers of resolution that outcomes that benefit all can be found.

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