Another interview

So I met with the Director of student athlete tutoring and mentoring, and we spoke for quite a while today. After I learned of the current needs of the organization, and he learned of my background and interests, he called the Director of student Athlete welfare to come in and speak with me. I must say, these informational interviews have been like a window into this world. The people I have met with have been so nice and helpful, and they owe me nothing... I really hope something works out down the line for me. I would love to work at the U of M and I would love to work with the students. I have lined up an official interview for the part time mentor position, for tomorrow... followed by a meet and greet with the athletic staff and other applicants. We'll see what that brings. I am more interested in a position they spoke about today that is more of a "learning specialist", academic counselor, to the football team. That position requires more 'documented' familiarity with the NCAA rules, regulations and eligibility requirements as well as a better knowledge of the Big Ten rules and such. I figure the mentoring job might be a foot in the door for more full time opportunities like that, down the road... One day at a time.

On another note, my best friend from childhood, Adam, plays ball overseas and spends the summers here. He left yesterday to go back to Europe, and I did not get to see him to say good bye... lame. He was busy, as usual, and his girlfriend is likely way more sad and missing him far more than I can imagine... so I have no room to complain. I guess his and my friendship does not change much despite the miles between us. Calls here and there, emails a little more frequent.


Just finished watching Hillary at the DNC. Glad she was so supportive of Obama and uniting of the party. She's a good sport. The RNC will be held here next weekend... I hear it could get a little crazy with protests. I have friends who are cops and they are prepared for the worst.

Anyhow, off to see what else isn't on TV, and head to bed...

More later