tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post7840342662737055857..comments2023-06-11T02:19:27.429-07:00Comments on Academic Cog: OrientatingSisyphushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09880634753539329199noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post-82363040658911395832013-08-15T13:37:05.868-07:002013-08-15T13:37:05.868-07:00Glad you are settling in and that orientation is a...Glad you are settling in and that orientation is actually useful. I don't know The Hot Place where you are, but I hope it cools off this fall. undinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05589384016564587214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post-46978796143940638162013-08-15T09:43:03.718-07:002013-08-15T09:43:03.718-07:00Glad orientation is good. I would assume that the...Glad orientation is good. I would assume that the people who have moved are like you, in the academic areas, especially liberal arts. But it does make an interesting change. I'm astonished at my place how many people have local roots, though some spent time in other places. I think Californians are often incredibly provincial.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716705206734059708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post-67155041985445426952013-08-15T08:18:44.694-07:002013-08-15T08:18:44.694-07:00I'd love to know how it felt to be on the othe...I'd love to know how it felt to be on the other end of the best practices! I've tended to enjoy those learning experiences. But I don't always find them as quick as I'd like. Do I retain more? Dunno!<br /><br />Good luck with your new year!Bardiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11846065504793800266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post-11868320774346858202013-08-15T06:33:12.687-07:002013-08-15T06:33:12.687-07:00Most of the people at my school are fairly local, ...Most of the people at my school are fairly local, with an odd Texan thrown in every once in a while. I think some schools like to hire locals because they think they are less likely to jump ship for a "better" job. If you already have ties at a less-than-fantastic location, then you won't want to leave for, say, New York. <br /><br />I have found that my moving around some is endlessly interesting to students and colleagues alike. It's like a vicarious adventure for them. Suddenly, you're worldly! Who knew?Fie upon this quiet life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12047096700049201873noreply@blogger.com