Happy (or Not-So-Happy) Halloween 2024

🎃 Happy (or Not-So-Happy) Halloween! 🎃

Dear Students,

Halloween is just around the corner, and I’m sure you’re all excited to dress up, enjoy some spooky fun, and maybe even indulge in a little candy. But, before you dive headfirst into the Halloween spirit, I need to remind you of one important thing—your assignment due on October 31st!

Now, whether this will be a "Happy Halloween" or a "Not-So-Happy Halloween" is entirely up to you. That’s right, the outcome of this fun-filled holiday will depend on how well you manage your time between now and the deadline.

Imagine this:

• Finish your assignment ahead of time—you get to enjoy Halloween stress-free, candy in hand, and a costume that truly shines.
• Procrastinate—and well, the spookiest thing on Halloween night won’t be the ghosts or ghouls but the ticking clock, reminding you that your assignment still isn’t done. 🎃👻

I know that deadlines can sometimes feel like the villains in the story of our academic lives. But here’s the thing: our lives are what we make them out to be. Just like in Halloween, where you choose your costume and become whoever you want for a day, in life, we are constantly choosing how we respond to challenges. Every day, you decide whether to work toward your goals or let them slip away.

This assignment is one of those choices. It’s not just about meeting a deadline—it’s about shaping your future and taking responsibility for your success. If you tackle it now, you’ll be free to enjoy your Halloween to the fullest. If you wait until the last minute, well… let’s just say that the Halloween spirit might feel a little less festive with an unfinished assignment hanging over your head.

So, here’s my challenge to you:
Take control of your time, get the assignment done early, and make this a Halloween to remember for all the right reasons. I’m not extending the deadline, but that’s because I know you’re capable of rising to the occasion and making the most of the time you have left.

Let this be a reminder that life—like Halloween—can be sweet or spooky, depending on the choices you make. I believe in each and every one of you. You’ve got what it takes to ace this assignment and have a fantastic Halloween. It’s all in your hands!

🎃👻 Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

Whether it’s happy or not, well… that’s entirely up to you. 😉

Update (sunday Oct 27 2024): I will share the following picture with my students on our wechat class group on wednesday midnigh (Oct 30 2024):