Orientation Week

June 4th, 2010

So far, orientation week has been pretty amazing.  After flying out to New Mexico (first time in the state!) I got to meet all the other interns, and they're all really fun.  It's nice to talk to other people with the same interests as me.  Yesterday we installed seismometers and spent some time in the classroom learning the basics about the earth and seismology.  I thought the install and the classroom time was really helpful because I don't have any seismology courses at my school. This morning was a hike, and it was beautiful!  I'm hoping the rest of the week helps teach me more about seismology before I head out to Riverside for my internship!

Ok...continuing a couple days later.  Yesterday was the seven mile hike.  Overall it was beautiful, but I'm so sore today!  We've been learning so much in the last few days.  Today's the last day :( Tomorrow we all fly out.  I really think all I've learned this week will help me in my internship.  I'll keep you informed with how it goes!