First Day of Classes

Well, I figured that since yesterday was my first day of classes, I should probably tell you all how that went.

My first class was Development of U.S. History, and (surprise!) I am thinking of dropping it. I'm a little bummed about it actually, because I absolutely LOVE U.S. History. I thought it would be a fun class to take even though I was in an AP U.S. History class last year. Although we are going to be able to read some very interesting texts in the class, it is at a fairly introductory level, and I'm worried that I will be bored (not to mention after my first night of homework, I'm not sure I'm going to have time for the extra reading). I'm going to talk to my prof. about it today, so hopefully I'll be able to figure something out. It is quite possible that I will be replacing U.S. History with Beginning Acting (which I'm really excited about).

My second class was Spanish 305 (which is a step up from the level I tested into, 205), and I am very excited for this class. My professor is very nice and told us about the history of her name, as well as wet through the course syllabus, all in Spanish of course! I surprised myself and was actually able to understand it all!

My third class was Shakespeare, which is a 300 level English class (I know... what was I thinking?!), but although I entered the classroom terrified, I walked out a little more confident, thinking that maybe, just maybe, I could do this. I forgot to mention, that not only is it a 300 level class, my professor has a reputation for being an EXTREMELY hard grader. But class went very well yesterday, and I learned a lot! I even contributed a little to the class discussion. I'm still incredibly intimidated, as I am the only first year in the class, but I know I'll have the help of my peers, and as long as I seek help when I need it, I should be fine.

And now, for the incredible homework load. Thankfully I finished reading books 1-4 of the Odyssey and submitted a response to an online question for the CORE class I have at 11 today. However, I still have to read Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, including the Norton Introduction, by tomorrow at 1. That, as well as meeting with my history prof., going to a study abroad meeting, attending a CORE coffee talk, and checking out our school's male a cappella group at our study break, will make up the majority of the rest of my day! Well, I better start getting ready for class. Wish me luck!