I’m convinced that I’ve never had such long and short days in my life.
As already mentioned, I’m here in New York City for three weeks as part of World Journalism Institute‘s summer convergence course. I’m living a block away from the Empire State Building, which also happens to be my classroom.
Such a steady stream of taxis is a common sight in NYC.
To show you how intensive the course is: From Monday to Saturday, we have more than 12 hours of classes a day. I wake up around 6 a.m. and go to bed at 2 a.m. We had about eight homework assignments due even before the course actually began.
This is a daily necessity, my start button:
Starbucks, my love. And Dunkin Donuts.
But I’m loving all my teachers and classmates. They all have wonderful testimonies and are incredibly smart and gifted. The Founding Director of World Journalism Institute, Robert (Bob) Case, is quite the character. Just check out his attire:
Quite the dapper man.
He’s always got a bright tie on, with a matching bright scarf tucked into his breast pocket. He has these grandfather glasses with really intense, expressive eyebrows. Although he can be brisk and gruff, he’s also a gentle soul with an impressive mind. In fact, he was the one who thought we deserved a Dunkin Donuts morning. He’s like the white grandpa I never had.
Even as the day seems so much longer (yay to waking up before noon!), I can’t believe it’s already Thursday. I feel so productive and motivated within this group, so I’ll be sad when this NYC course is over. Blogging will be sparse, as most of my meals are just $2 hotdogs from Papaya Dogs, bagel and cream cheese from delis and snacks from Trader Joes.
I might string together a post about what I’m learning from NYC sometime, but for now, just wanted to send a quick wave to you all!
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Super cool – enjoy the rest of your time there! And the rest of your hot dogs
Add oil!!! You are awesome!
Sounds exciting, and it sounds like a good kind of busy. Enjoy your stay in New York!
I’m super impressed that you got coffee and donuts separately! Yeah, I’m addicted to Starbucks, too.
The program sounds very intense, but I’m glad you are enjoying it! Soak it all in!
Gahhh, I just love NY way too much. Wish I was there with you!
“He’s like the white grandpa I never had.”
^ SO made me laugh ^^
Seems like a wonderfully intense time! Can’t wait to hear more
Ohhhh what a tough course!! Hang in there but enjoy studying (what kind of encouragement?!)!!! Waving back. Thinking of you!
Hot shniz that’s a lot of class hours! 0_0 You can do it though!
How exciting!!! What an amazing experience this has to be for you. And as your dietitian, I have to say, where is your breakfast protein to keep you full and focused ?!
LOL. I had a healthy dose of whole milk in my coffee– does that count?
Wow that sounds intense! But usually the most challenging events in our lives are the most educational and unforgettable. Enjoy your time in NYC! I’ve never been but hope to visit in the upcoming months.
It’s like you have more school in the summer than during the school year.