I watched the recording of this week's web conference due to a scheduling conflict, but Dr. Abernathy again was very encouraging, and she reinforced the fact that the purpose of this and other courses is for us as students to get the skills and work required for quality completion. Her answering questions and giving feedback gave the overall impression of the Lamar faculty's flexibility, and their dedication to the educational experience that is valued over bureaucracy.
As Dr. Abernathy cleared up any confusion on assignment due dates this week, she touched on the GRE requirements for this concentration. She said something that intrigued me: students who have scored the highest on the GRE are often the one's who do not complete this degree plan. I was floored by this information because usually, universities pride themselves on admitting students with high test scores for assurance that their graduation rates will be consistent. Though this fact left me wondering why perhaps this is so, I am thankful that Lamar is flexible enough to trust its studuents to complete the courses without the hassle of cumbersome admittance exams.
Overall, I think my team and I are on track to get things done this week. Everyone has worked really hard, and collaborated well throughout. We all are hoping to impress others with our PSA, but overall, we've gained more experience in patience and time management. This assignment has been fun, and I anticipate seeing and sharing our final cut of the video.
