Some of the most amazing things to evolve during my 8 months in the EMDT program have been my relationships, both personal and professional, with my fellow students. I've enjoyed each challenge we've met and overcome through synergistic collaboration. And while everything hasn't always been babies, butterfiles and rainbows, I can't say I've had a bad experience working with this group. Every obstacle has been a chance to grow and learn.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention how HARD it is to form a group each month. It's difficult to balance the desire to stay with the friends you've made versus the desire to see what everyone else has to offer... It's tricky! I almost wish there was some sort of revolving grouping system that randomly assigned us to groups each month, ensuring that we work with everyone at least once. There is so much to learn from the experience of working with new people.
That being said, I'd like to give a couple of shout-outs!
First, to all my EMDT colleagues... I hope this is just the beginning of our career networking. I've posted links to each of your blogs in the right-hand navigation menu. Show em what you got!
Second, to my group members this month...
Libby Perry - We've worked together many times over the course of the program! I am continually WOWed by the professionalism of your work and always so excited to see how you step it up each month. I know I can rely on you as a group member and as a friend.
Nick Briscoe - This is just the second time we've worked together, but I have again sought you out for your tremendous work ethic and candor. Striking up a friendship with you has been the easiest part of this program!
Abram Siegel - We're long time comrades too! Ever since our Month 1 PB&J Project... Ahhh the PB&J song! There's no denying your mad musical skillz and your generosity in sharing that gift with all of us. You know I think you're rad.
Chris McHugh - This is our first time working together and I am more than excited about it! I have long admired your artistic contributions in previous courses and can't wait to see how our similar tastes (remember Dr. Repp's class???) translate into a group project.
Julia Mckinney - Last, but certainly not least. You have been a confidant and guide to me through the program. I sincerely appreciate the honest feedback and support you've offered in projects past.
Now that I feel like I'm writing in everyone's yearbook, there's only one thing to say - Stay sweet and KIT!
Image Credit: Individual images combined and posted with the express permission of Libby Perry, Nick Briscoe, Abram Siegel, Julia Mckinney, Chris McHugh and Emily Wray.
I must say I am glad to be working with this group also. I *think* I have worked with everyone in here at least once, the only one I am not sure about is Abram. I have been in so many groups its hard to keep them straight.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to working with you again, Emily, and I have a feeling in the upcoming months I will be asking for your feedback (on the media project and such).
I hate forming groups too! I usually just wait and see if anybody invites me, but that didn't really work last month, so I went crawling to a group that had some slots left and begged my way back in. How humiliating! To the best of my knowledge, and I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong, the only person in this group I have worked with previously is you, Em, and thankfully that has been on many occasions. You rock.
ReplyDeleteEmily, you are an incredible talent in so many ways-setting the bar and speaking the truth. You're an outstanding student, designer and a most sincere motivator! If there is anything we have each learned over the last months is the power of our differences. I truly enjoy each EMDT student more and more each week. And of course your site is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteEl Wray your rock! I feel like part of Voltron. Our group is going to make it happen!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with your thoughts on the rotating group idea. I know that no system is perfect, but I seriously think having a set rotation would be a nice solution to 1) as mentioned, give every one an opportunity to work with everyone else, and 2) take some of this crazy “first of tha month” stress out of this program! I have also really enjoyed working with all of the groups that I’ve been with, and have had very mixed feelings about how to go about reforming every month.
And btw, I am also totally stoked to finally work with you too! I definitely remember the Repp Master’s class and I’m really excited to see what we can do as a group. Hopefully, if I don’t jump off a bridge due to Thesis stress, I might even get a chance to bend your ear a little about your musical tastes too.
Finally, awesome idea posting links to everyone’s blog on your site. I love it! In fact, I think I’m going to appropriate it if you don’t mind. I’ve been trying to check up on as many blogs as possible as of late, and it’s getting tough to navigate back and forth to look up url’s. Great idea!
Chris... you had me at Voltron!
ReplyDelete*In robotic voice*:"Defender of the universe."
Emily,
ReplyDeleteThe pleasure is entirely mine. You are very fun and creative and I'm stoked I get to be on your team.
Team:
I'm happy to be on the team with every one of you. I have always been impressed with the work each of you has contributed in the past. This is going to be a fun month!
I thought it would make it easier for the instructor to find his way around the various blogs if I put links to my team mates blogs. Glad to see it has caught on. I also like the idea of sticking to commenting on team blogs for manageability.