Some time has passed and I figured that it is time for another post to my blog. I actually had this in my documents and forgot to post it. So, anyways, here it is-even if it is a little older news.
So the Fall semester ended in mid December. All our second year Occupational Therapy students successfully completed their first Level 2 fieldwork assignments and our first year OT students successfully survived their first semester of graduate school and PBL (problem based learning). Good for them. My Spirituality in Health Care class completed another successful semester with enthusiastic, interested students.
The University closed for almost two weeks for the Christmas break. I must admit I really enjoyed this break. It was a nice chance to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family. We attended some Christmas parties and visited some friends and family. We spent a snowy weekend in Newport, Rhode Island. I had never seen Newport in the snow and it was actually peaceful and beautiful. Since we walked to everything, we did not need to worry about moving our car and driving so we were not bothered much by the weather.
An online version of Spirituality in Health Care was offered over the Winter Intercession. It is a condensed, fast paced version of our course but I think we cover the basic content and students successfully complete it.
Oh-- and I put my daughter who is a SHU Nursing student, on a plane on January 2 to Ireland to Study Abroad at Sacred Heart University’s Dingle campus for a Winter Intercession course. I have been getting daily reports and viewing some pictures and it sounds like she is having a wonderful time and fun experience there. There is a group of SHU students there who are taking a class and participating in field trips, hikes, sight seeing, and many other activities. The pictures seem to indicate they are also exploring the pubs and local hangouts of Dingle. What a wonderful opportunity for students!
Our Occupational Therapy students returned to class on January 5, 2009…oh yes, it is now 2009 (happy new year!) and all I can think is … here we go again as another semester starts.
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