I had only one incidence of cheating this semester, thank goodness. However, I’m still interested in the subject. Without trying to be a goody-goody, I don’t think I’ve ever cheated on anything in my life. I read this article today discussing cheating. The author is absolutely correct that there isn’t much of a policy at [...]

I feel very lucky to have a job. I feel even luckier to have job I enjoy. Granted, I don’t enjoy every day. Teaching is difficult, because- well, I’m a rookie, and I think students are always students. We have cheating issues, deal with motivating the students to come class and do work, etc. Every [...]

Najmat is hosting Diana Tarkan, an Egyptian dancer, in at Green St. Dance Studio in Cambridge. This event is happening on April 3, from 3-6:30 PM. Cost is $65. I don’t know much about Diana Tarkan, but I hear that she is an amazing instructor. Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare on FriendFeedshare via [...]

I’ve been in a list making mood lately. When I get busy and a bit stressed, it happens. I’ve been compiling a list of items that I want for dance. They include New half circle veils in both silk and organza Fan veils (stalking to see when they come in colors I like) Dance shoes [...]

I received my financial aid package from School A. I received a fellowship that will cover tuition, provide basic health insurance, and include a $10k stipend for 4 years. I can’t really refuse that. I’m under the impression that the fellowship is a very good deal; my knowledge of non-science graduate degrees is slim, but [...]

I received an acceptance to a masters program (applied PhD). I’m assuming that I was rejected for the PhD program. This is disappointing, because I was especially interested in this program. I was competing for a small number of spots (limited solid number), competition including people who are masters students there already. The decision making [...]

And I’m quite tired. I didn’t party hard or do anything miraculous; I just did an overnight medical study yesterday (I arrived on Wednesday and got out on Thursday during the evening). I like doing these things for two reasons: one, I make money, and two, I learn something. One of my educational- regrets, perhaps, [...]

I’ve been hesitant to write much about this, but I applied for physics education doctorate programs for fall 2010. I got into one about a month ago and still waiting to here back. For me, switching fields is kind of shocking and I suppose I’m still thinking about that. While I believe that switching fields [...]

After last week (flu plus midterm grades due meant no blogging), I’m indulging in spring break a little. No travel plans, but sometimes a “staycation” is better. I’ve been perusing articles at OrientalDancer.net. I found a good one about amateur performance opportunities. I always feel like there’s a big disconnect and rush to go professional, [...]

I spent this past weekend doing strictly dance things. On Saturday, I went to the Ranya Renee workshop held in Pawtucket, RI. I went knowing nothing about Ranya, besides everyone loves her and that she put out a Baladi DVD that everyone swears by (I’ll soon find out why everyone swears by it- I just [...]