Travel Season Commandments

It's been a while since I've been able to write a new blog post, but I'm back in CT and have a normal routine again so I'm hoping I can post more frequently. Anyways, now that my Bonus Travel is over, I can take a breath and settle down for the winter before travel starts up again in the spring. After taking a long and hard look back at this travel season, I've developed an air tight list of Commandments that every Admissions Counselor should be aware of. These are not to be taken lightly and all should be followed in order to maximize enjoyment while on the road.

10 - Thou shall coordinate with thy colleagues to slumber at the same hotel (this allows for carpooling and easy get togethers for dinner and fun... thank God none of my friends look like these people)

9 - Thou shall NEVER neglect the free breakfast bag when leaving a hotel like a Hampton Inn (water, granola bar, apple... Why not? Take 2 if you can!)

8 - Visits, whether they are of the mini fair or individual variety, are strictly prohibited before 8:00 am (maybe even 8:30 am)

7 - Thou shall always wear a tie (or just look nice if you're a female), unless you work for a school that gives you a polo to wear. If that's the case, I hate you. But nevertheless, CLASS IT UP GENTLEMEN

6 - Thou shant be afraid of double lunches and dinners. If a visit or fair gives you a sandwich you should still buy lunch/dinner as a supplement to what you already ate. Nothing wrong with a wrap at a school then a burger after followed by dinner at a fair and then second dinner with other counselors after.

5 - Family style meals with other counselors is a must. Sharing is caring but it's also cool to order 5-6 different things off the menu and be able to sample some of everything.

4 - There is ALWAYS room for dessert. ALWAYS.

3 - The saying "that'll cost extra" means nothing to you when ordering food on the road when you have a company card

2 - Thou shall experience the local flavor of your area. If you're on LI or in Rhode Island, order seafood. If you're lucky enough to go down south, load up on BBQ. Referencing Man v. Food and other TV shows for places to go is also a great idea.

1 - Thou shall say the word "extra" with every meal. (Cheeseburger with EXTRA bacon, salad with EXTRA dressing, fries with a side of ranch... Actually an EXTRA LARGE side of ranch, EXTRA side of bacon with whatever you eat, EXTRA candy, hot fudge, and peanut butter sauce in your Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Friend-Z from Friendlys)

 

Go forth young ones and eager eaters and live thy life by these Travel Season Commandments! So it is written, so it shall be. In the name if Bacon, Ranch, and the Extra Meal. Bon Appetit!