Adjourning is an essential part of teamwork, because it dissolves the group signifying the end of an error. In undergrad the graduating class of 2011 came in four years earlier as young, inexperienced, some immature teenagers seeking a holistic college experience of overall personal and educational growth. Many of the students came to North Carolina from different cities, states and countries. Nervous and unsure of what was to come the students; myself included created friendships, sister and brotherhoods through the Sororities and Fraternities and learning communities.
Having some of the same professors and learning about others would have been one of my fondest memories about college. When it was time to graduate it was heartwarming to know that the relationships/friendships created will last a life time. Facebook and other social media sites also aid in keeping the connections. The joyous time did not go without tears, Tears shed toward the time learning about self and who were going to be. Many of the individuals of my graduating class I'd attended campus functions with, rooted for in elections of all sorts; student government, dorms, majors , etc., and served on school committees alongside.
The group of graduates were highly motivated to finish the year off strong. Encouraging others to friendly competitions of receiving what the school offered as Blue Bear Dollars, a student was able to utilize the fake money in the book store and shop for wanted or needed items, the distribution of the blue bear dollars came durning assemblies with the entire campus through the College President for good conduct, grades, achievements , etc.
At the time of graduation many teams were shed from the group. However the promise of attending our school's Homecoming, which brings all past alums home in the fall. Proved to continue those memories while reflecting on the past ones. In completing my course work towards completing my Master's Degree I believe I will adjourn from my colleagues by sending well wishes while encouraging all the amazing things we've all learned. All the while keeping Graduation in sight and being able to put faces to the individuals names.
Ebony,
ReplyDeleteI look at adjourning as the closing of chapters, a form of closure and taking with you skills learnt, and an increasing of knowledge as one continues this journey.
Good luck in all your endeavours
Mary
Ebony,
ReplyDeleteYour experience sounds very much like the one I experienced. I felt like it was closing one chapter of my life and opening another chapter. With each chapter ended the story of your life goes on. And now I am almost at the end of yet another chapter, who knows where I will be headed after this? Thank you for your insightful posts!
Margaret
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ReplyDeleteIt would be great to see everyone in person from this Master's program. I thought going into this program it would be difficult to establish any relationships with colleagues online, but I was wrong. The professors really helped with students learning about one another. I am not a big social media person, but I am also thankful for Facebook. I know I would not be able to keep up with everyone and their special events with their lives. I like the idea of meeting at homecoming, I think I am going to present this idea to some of my old classmates, thank you.
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