Confessions of A Newbie

I just did what I thought I'd never do in my lifetime----TEACH. Yes. This is my first year of teaching and I'm still overwhelmed by the experience. I have a diverse set of students. From a handful in law school to a very rambunctious batch in college. Both must be handled differently yet similar in the common goal to learn from the wise (yeah, right!). It's a departure from my non-toxic lifestyle of more than a year and I have to admit; I'm actually enjoying the adrenelin rush. I thrive in juggling tasks of not only my academic load but also of my court duties. I just hope it won't toll on my less-then-stellar health. An allegy attack would mean a month-long medication of antihistamine and salbutamol (cough!cough!).

Just recently, I returned the results of the mid-term exams to my law school class and I shared in their disappointment that all of them didn't pass it (the questions were NOT that hard!). I asked them what happened because I was likewise surprised of their dismal performance. I heard them and we discussed ways on how to help them get back on track and focus on not only passing the subject but actually learning from it. I do hope they do good for the finals. For the college kids, I'm still playing it by ear.

So far, I like the academe.It may not be financially rewarding but the thought that I can contribute in making a little difference ( again, hoping that I do) in the lives of my students is enough motivation to help me get through, at least for the first term.

For the future, I'll cross the bridge when I get there. For now, I'm just enjoying the moment.