Another start to a great year

And they're off...
It is hard to believe we are a week into another year. Well, the students really only had class on Wednesday and Thursday so it was only truly just a half week but it really went well. In the seven years I have been teaching I have only encountered a good first week. Students are renewed and resolved to do well that first week as are professors and instructors so this makes for an enjoyable classroom. The real test happens in the weeks to come, when people get tired and not so motivated.
Like I do every year I pointed out to my students that they need to take advantage of having a new semester where they have a clean slate and the ability to "start over." Regardless of how things have gone in other years and semesters, because they are at the beginning they have the opportunity to excel and make the semester however they want it. We seldom get chances like this where we are able to start from scratch.
As it is with every year I am anxious and excited to see how things turn out, to watch growth and learning and to see novice student physical therapists turn into skilled physical therapists who have the ability to think for themselves and make a difference in the lives of so many...What a great job I have.