The time is going by quickly. I attended a math review for the econ class, continued setting things up, went to a computer workshop, completed the IT assignment, set up some software stuff, and worked my way through a back-log of e-mails.
I really enjoyed the math this morning, though I was probably one of few. It made me realize how much I miss the math we did at SJC and how sweet it was to be in a place where everyone was pumped about math. Of course, I could walk one building over and find more than enough people at this institution fitting that profile, but still, they're not in planning. Regardless, it was sweet, and a little logarithms and calculus made for a sweet morning.
The computer workshop was also cool. I feel like I'm learning an immense volume of things while I'm here, which I guess is the point.
Tomorrow I'm going to let myself sleep in a bit, do grocery shopping, work out the budget transition from the summer to the academic year, start ordering text books, work on MORE admin (I know, it must sound like I'm making things up at this point, but there's so much involved her), and then maybe hang out in the evening.
I applied to 3 research positions so far (I can't remember if I posted about that). I should know the results from those applications by next Tuesday or Wednesday.

Network failed at my apartment, which threw my schedule into chaos. I'm just wrapping up an application for another RA position (the third I've applied to). They all sound great, two of them have incredible compensation, and the third still has really good compensation. It would be amazing to get any of them. We'll see--updates forthcoming.
Being social again is fun. So many people, and everyone seems really cool. We had a big dinner tonight with all the grad students.

Today was a bunch more orientation. I got to meet some more people, and SCC hosted a dinner for us which was really nice. So far this week I've increased my push-up and pull-up reps in my work-outs to a higher amount than normal, and it's seems fine, which is great. Tomorrow I'm going to do cardio, and for that exercise, I plan to bike around Cambridge to get a better idea of the layout of my neighborhood.
Tomorrow is a lot more orientation. Hopefully I can get my loans more under control admin-wise, plus I want to call about a research opportunity, get my credit union log-in problem fixed, mail in some rebate forms, and set up the utilities in my name. Fun fun fun.

Today was the first day of orientation, and it was great. We broke out into small groups and went on a kind-of scavenger hunt through different neighborhoods in Boston. The point was for us to make friends with each other, and we did. After we got back we had group discussions about the neighborhoods we visited, then we all went over to a campus bar and hung out. Later I worked out, ate dinner, responded to some e-mails, and took care of more of this seemingly endless admin.
At the moment I'm trying to finish things, at which point I'll go to bed, and when I get up, I'll make a schedule, but mostly it'll be dominated by orientation activities.

I followed my schedule pretty closely for today. I got up, ate breakfast, cleaned the house for a bit, walked toward Kendall Sq while checking out the Carnival, went shopping for some clothes, went to the graduate student welcome BBQ, and did an hour of French.
Carnival was crazy. It was like the African festival in Philadelphia. The outfit the girls in the parade were wearing were insane. There was a lot of music and barbeque--it seemed cool.
Shopping was nerve wracking as always, but I'm happy with the way things turned out. Consciously selecting how to present yourself to the world is both exciting and scary. Anyway, I think it was fine.
The BBQ was nice. I went with John and met up with some other DUSPers. I also managed to meet some non-planning students, which was cool. Two were electrical engineers, one was in architecture, and another was in "science writing".
Tomorrow my orientation starts, which is crazy to think about. We have a variety of events, which all conclude around 7. After that point I need to call Direct Loan Servicing Center, go for a workout, call Citibank about deferring my SJC loans, do a bit of paperwork, and hopefully get to study Economics.