Not really a busy year.
I was reading my pal Amanda's journal. She's really worked this year. One art piece after the next. It got me thinking about the stuff I am doing this semester too.
I was silly and took on two 4900lvl courses that require a lot of reading. I think I'm gonna do well in the classes, but I was MAJORLY set back when I got sick and could not keep up with the hordes of reading.
How much reading you ask? :D
For East Asian Politics alone, I have three textbooks that I have to read simultaneously.
Plus, for Women's of Africa Politics, I have articles that range from 15-20 pages. :( Might not sound like a lot, but it's a lot. Especially when its a new article due each class and its the only time you will ever talk about the article until it pops up on the exam.
But that's just two out of five of my classes. Aside from school, I have a job. I am also on the executive board for the Writing on the Wall project. :T It doesn't always seem like a heavy load. It's only getting to me as a result of being sick last week. OMG, the readings that I am brushing through before two exams... D: Disgusting.
But! n_n at least I am better now and can dedicate myself to succeeding. I am allowed to study during work if I finish all my assignments, so that's great. Also, I only have class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so those days off are really helpful. It's not bad at all, really. I just have to do a lot of catch up.
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What I am worried about is the WOTWall project since I missed last weeks meeting and I run the risk of missing another one due to a time conflict with my statistics exam. D: I don't want to be out the loop. I joined so that I could make new, lasting friendships! :( Start hanging out with them outside the meetings, even, you know? It's what college is all about. But missing these early meetings is so potentially detrimental to my dreams! T_T I want to connect with them and I can't stand to miss these meetings. I don't want a click forming and I'm just some outlier doing my little part. I want to be an integral component of the group. :( Pweaseu!
I was silly and took on two 4900lvl courses that require a lot of reading. I think I'm gonna do well in the classes, but I was MAJORLY set back when I got sick and could not keep up with the hordes of reading.
How much reading you ask? :D
For East Asian Politics alone, I have three textbooks that I have to read simultaneously.
Plus, for Women's of Africa Politics, I have articles that range from 15-20 pages. :( Might not sound like a lot, but it's a lot. Especially when its a new article due each class and its the only time you will ever talk about the article until it pops up on the exam.
But that's just two out of five of my classes. Aside from school, I have a job. I am also on the executive board for the Writing on the Wall project. :T It doesn't always seem like a heavy load. It's only getting to me as a result of being sick last week. OMG, the readings that I am brushing through before two exams... D: Disgusting.
But! n_n at least I am better now and can dedicate myself to succeeding. I am allowed to study during work if I finish all my assignments, so that's great. Also, I only have class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so those days off are really helpful. It's not bad at all, really. I just have to do a lot of catch up.
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What I am worried about is the WOTWall project since I missed last weeks meeting and I run the risk of missing another one due to a time conflict with my statistics exam. D: I don't want to be out the loop. I joined so that I could make new, lasting friendships! :( Start hanging out with them outside the meetings, even, you know? It's what college is all about. But missing these early meetings is so potentially detrimental to my dreams! T_T I want to connect with them and I can't stand to miss these meetings. I don't want a click forming and I'm just some outlier doing my little part. I want to be an integral component of the group. :( Pweaseu!