If you missed the orientation trip and you're looking for something fun to do, look no further, just start those independent studies assignments!
More than five cadets approached me today and asked, "Can you tell me what my grade is"? Of course I can, and you probably won't like the answer. If you haven't worn the uniform as required and haven't turned your academic work, why even bother asking me--I am not the Santa Claus, I do not give grades, I merely give you the opportunity to earn them. Yikes! It's all over but the crying! But there is hope, you can pass, and it's easy: just do what you agreed to do when you became a cadet and when you signed up for independent studies.