One Week Down, Fifteen to Go

It's officially the end of the school week for me, and I couldn't be happier. It started out pretty rough, but didn't actually end that badly. I can't believe how much work has to be accomplished this semester. I'm almost certain Zoology is going to be the hardest/most arduous course this term. Let's do a recap-- 3 hours of lecture total(MWF), 3 hours of lab (Th), and then 3 hours of open lab (F)-- Total: 9 hours. Not only that nine hours, but they want us to work 12-18 hours of independent study outside of class. It's mentally exhausting even thinking about how much work I'm going to have to do. Now, I realize I am being a complete baby about all this, but complaining is something that comes naturally to me. WAH!

Overall, if I keep the topics I'm focusing on interesting, the semester should be a blast. I'm finally being given the opportunity to start doing some real anthropological work this year!! My "Ethnographic Methods" and "Food and Culture" courses both require some pretty intensive ethnographies, and I can't wait to get started!!

I'm pretty sure by the end of the semester my Women's Health and Health Care professor is going to turn me into a feminist. Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to shave my legs and wear perfume, I think she's just going to help me become stronger minded individual. That class is sure to be one that will keep me intellectually stimulated and aware of current women's issues throughout the semester.

Journalism, I think, will really help me condense my thoughts and keep me grounded in my writing style. I tend to prefer to be overly dramatic and enthusiastic in everything I do (if you couldn't tell) including my writing. I always think it keeps life just a little more interesting. However, I realize there is a time and a place for my personality, and journalism class will teach me a new way of conveying my observations and ideas into a more conservative manner.

I can't wait to get this semester started! I'm glad all the introductory crap is over in the first week. Now we can really start to learn some new things!