The title pretty much sums up my life through the calendar or academic year. I suspect some other professors may have similar "yearly rhythm".
When classes are in session, there is very little time to do research. So once classes is over, like winter break and summer, that is my prime research time. So for the next month or so, research is moved to the front burner and teaching to the back burner.
So what am I doing over winter break? Besides trying to crunch out some research work, I need to prepare for next semester's classes. I will be teaching Medical Nutrition Therapy, and since clinical practice changes, I have to update my teaching materials. I am also preparing 2 talks, one for the regional meeting of the American Culinary Federation (the professional organization for chefs) and the other for the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Dietetic Association (the Massachusetts chapter of the professional organization for Registered Dietitians). There is also work for the committees that I serve at Simmons.
On top of that, I'll accompany (on the piano) a short children's concert, then play organ for 3 services straight on Christmas Eve. It'll be exciting, but I need to schedule in some practice time. When I was a kid, I didn't like to practice. My parents had to sit next to the piano to make sure I practiced. But now as an adult, I actually enjoy it.
In short, I'll be really busy, but it will be rewarding. I am looking forward to the work. Hope you will have a good holiday season!
When classes are in session, there is very little time to do research. So once classes is over, like winter break and summer, that is my prime research time. So for the next month or so, research is moved to the front burner and teaching to the back burner.
So what am I doing over winter break? Besides trying to crunch out some research work, I need to prepare for next semester's classes. I will be teaching Medical Nutrition Therapy, and since clinical practice changes, I have to update my teaching materials. I am also preparing 2 talks, one for the regional meeting of the American Culinary Federation (the professional organization for chefs) and the other for the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Dietetic Association (the Massachusetts chapter of the professional organization for Registered Dietitians). There is also work for the committees that I serve at Simmons.
On top of that, I'll accompany (on the piano) a short children's concert, then play organ for 3 services straight on Christmas Eve. It'll be exciting, but I need to schedule in some practice time. When I was a kid, I didn't like to practice. My parents had to sit next to the piano to make sure I practiced. But now as an adult, I actually enjoy it.
In short, I'll be really busy, but it will be rewarding. I am looking forward to the work. Hope you will have a good holiday season!
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