I was reading some Bio 373 notes (for fun? thanks bro! 
) and I came across something pretty interesting…it’s called the signal cascade.
And I quote:
The idea is that when a first messenger hits the cell, often there are many steps before the ultimate response. Each step involve the conversion of something from an inactive form to an active form, which then catalyzes the conversion of another thing form inactive to active and so on…
Isn’t that how it is when you share the gospel with someone? I’ve heard somewhere that it takes several people to share the gospel message to someone before he/she finally accepts. And so, we must remember that it’s not in our power to make seeds grow.
Within the next 2 weeks I have:
-2 assignments (Nutrition and Program Evaluation)
-1 seminar presentation (Nutrition)
-2 in-class finals (Program Evaluation and Health, Planning & Environment)
-1 essay (Women’s Studies)
-1 CCF grad dinner
-1 C4C EOT banquet
-2 COW shifts
-1 worship team shift
Omg. BREATHE.
T R U S T.
Published at March 7, 2008
in School.
At the beginning of the term, I was really disappointed that I had to take a night class on Thursday night because that meant missing “Charge” every week. But I guess it sort of worked out because I enjoy the class – WS 306 Contemporary Health Issues for Women. The class is really relaxed – no tests, only 2 assignments and an in-class facilitatation of the readings. But yeah, a big part of liking the class comes from the prof giving our entire class 100% on our Personal Reflection Pieces (worth 25% of our grade). We were to write on a health topic “near and dear to our hearts” for 5-6 pages double-spaced. Because she felt that we all took “risks” by writing in different literary forms, she didn’t want to penalize us for those risks. So she gave us all 100%. How awesome is that? Unfortunately she said that she can’t give us 100% on our final research papers. Oh well.
The funny part was, when she was explaining how we did on the papers, she said “When you get your mark back – think about whether you’re upset about your mark because you wanted it to be higher than the other person’s”. hehe..
I’m totally not upset.
You would think that by the 4th year I have school down pat…I should know what I’m doing, especially in terms of choosing courses. But course selection for this term has probably been the most difficult yet… Prior to this term, I never had to choose more than 1 or 2 electives. However, this time I had to choose all 5 of my courses. Some people would probably be more than happy to be able to choose whatever courses they want to take…but I’m just frustrated with it all. Last term when I chose my courses for this term, I thought I needed Biology 373 (Human Physiology part II) as a pre-requisite for OT. But now I know it’s only a “suggested” course to prepare for the program. So I decided to drop it. (First of all, I don’t know if I’m gonna get in and, second…I’m terribly afraid of taking pure science courses because of my experience in the past.)
Anyways, to replace Biol 373, I thought I might take something easier..something I like… However, because I decided so late to drop Biol 373, all the COOL electives are full now. I’m stuck with the less, cool/boring ones that fall on times that don’t fit my schedule well. I really really really wanted to get into Music 246 (Soundtracks in Movies and Film), but it’s all full the prof doesn’t allow overrides. The other options I’d like to take: Engl 306 (Intro to Linguistics) – FULL, Socwk 120R (Intro to Social Work) – FULL…GAHHHH I don’t know what to do. I’m currently enrolled in WS 306, but it’s on Thursday nights during Charge (Campus for Christ’s large group meetings). I’m so frustrated.
Since first year, I haven’t really talked to my professors or TAs. Most of the classes have been big – 100+ and it’s intimidating to ask questions. I just work/study on my own…do my best and hope for the best. I’ve had a lot of trouble asking my profs for help because I’m afraid of what they might think of me. But slowly, over the past couple of terms, I’m beginning to be less shy/less prideful. What I realize now, is how much I miss getting verbal feedback from my teachers/professors. In highschool, my teachers knew me, and I was a good student. But in University, I’m usually just average.
I met up with my prof on tuesday to talk about how things are going in the course. Unfortunately, it took me planning to drop his course for us to talk…but I’m glad it happened. He assured me that I’m a “strong student with good prospects for grad school” and reminded me to focus on the big picture. Since he’s actually someone who has experience with grad school and knows the system, I felt really relieved to hear those words. I’ve been afraid that my grades won’t get me anywhere…
I guess to some extent, we shouldn’t live for the praise of other people. I should be looking to the Father for comfort, because my hope is in Him. In any case, his words were just an encouragement to “keep on truckin’”.
I read this verse yesterday and it spoke out to me a lot:
This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially those who believe.
