Homecoming is in the Air

This week is all about gearing up for Homecoming.

We have been planning this event for over 6 months now (although other people have been working on it even longer) and now that we are a week out it still seems like there is so much to do! Homecoming is very different here at life than the event that most people think of from their undergrad experience. Homecoming is more than a sporting event and tailgating (although we do that too). Homecoming is a big party, spread over four days, where not just our alumni return to experience the culture of Life University all over again.

It's kind of like just getting a "fix" of what it is like to be part of the Life University culture. There are amazing seminars so the doctor can get some CE credits for license renewal. There are workshops on leadership and entrepreneurship and other values the institution holds dear.
There are demonstrations and workshops from various undergrad departments like nutrition (healthy cooking workshops) and sports health science (Straighten Up America Program). There are tailgating parties, BBQs (this is Georgia, after all!) and fireworks. There is a Rugby match and a Students vs Faculty basketball match-off (guess who usually wins?). There is an opening ceremonies event in which Dr. Riekeman gives a "State of the University" address. And most importantly, there is a lot of awesome opportunities to network and learn something new.



We are expecting a group of 30-40 prospective students (plus their guests) to join us as we enjoy the festivities. They will be interacting with all our current students (who get to go to Homecoming instead of class for two days!) and all the field doctors and other graduates who will be attending. Erica and I usually get to hang out and spend a lot of one on one time with the prospective students, which is our favorite part of our jobs. We meet their families and answer all the questions that don't alway come up in a regular tour. This weekend is really what my job is all about: Getting to know our future students and helping them find their inner potential.

Man, I love this job!

It's not too late. I still have a few opening left. Call me if you are interested (1-800-543-3202). If you can't do this year...SERIOUSLY...start planning for next year. It will be the fourth weekend in October again. And it will be even bigger and better!