Well tomorrow is the last day of the of classes. Of course I still have finals, but still. It’s been a pretty interesting year for certain. I liked my classes and I believe I did well. I also have my classes for next semester and I have some really fun classes coming up.
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End of Term Business
Well it’s the time again where things get really busy, a lot of big assignments are due, and things are really busy. It doesn’t help that there is a bug going around campus as well. Ahh the issues of being in a dorm. If one person gets sick everyone gets sick too. Still taking things one step at a time and things will be alright. Also got my classes for next semester. It should be my last semester so that will be nice, and right now I have some good classes, they might change, but so far I have some interesting classes coming up. I’m also excited for a break, but still working hard to get everything done.
To have a roommate or not to have a roommate
I’ve only had a roommate one year of college and it’s pretty fun to have a room all to yourself. It’s easier to find stuff and get around when yoou don’t have to worry about other people’s stuff. Though having people talking in the hallways or being loud in their rooms means that you don’t feel too alone (even though sometimes I just want to ask them kindly to be quiet). Though I can just hide in my room if I don’t feel up to socializing. Having a roommate in some ways is also fun because you have someone who becomes a good friend with you. So there are pros and cons.
Guest Speaker
This week in one of my classes we got visited by one of the teachers I’ve had before. It was great because I really liked the teacher. I was already excited since when i read the reading list I actually saw her name as one of the books on the reading list I got excited to read the book so actually getting a presentation from her was fun.
First Week Back
Sorry for not being around for a few weeks. First was being at home with family so I didn’t want to really write while spending time with family. Then I was on a trip to visit a friend for new years and then I was traveling back to college. Now I’m back and had my first week of school. It’s very interesting. I have a few classes that I really enjoy so far which is great to know. I did rather well last semester so now to do as well if not better this semester. I’m very excited and refreshed after my few weeks off.
Final’s week
pronunciation and spelling
So today in one of my classes my teacher was talking about words. It came up that most of the time we read a lot of words, but we don’t know how to pronounce them because we’ve never had to say them out loud so we have to figure out how they’re pronounced. That stuck with me because in my experience it’s completely the opposite. Since I spend most of my time reading by listening to books (because it’s very hard for me to read actual text) I tend to know how to pronounce words I have no idea how to spell. It does lead to some bad spelling and me struggling with certain words. That’s not to say I’ve never seen a word written and not known how it’s pronounced, but my main experience is the opposite to others.
Dorm room living
Well I’ve been living in dorm for the past years of university (and I’ve had the same room for all but the first year, and technically last year because I switched rooms, but I was originally in this room). Still it’s interesting living in a residence because you’re surrounded by people, but at the same time you have your own space [or a space shared with one other person, or a few if you have roommate(s)]. Still, you have a space out of your parent’s house to call your own, while at the same time having other people who are around to help you out if you need them. Also a bunch of people who are in the same boat as you are in regards to being new. Well there are people like me who have been here for more years, but most students in residence are in their first year as well. It also means that you are close the university so finding and getting to classes is much easier.
First week back!
Well I just finished my first week back at college. Things are already starting to get into full swing, but I’m starting off on the right foot. I already put in my forms for my accommodations regarding tests so now that’s done in advance. I have a feeling it’s going to be a god year and the things I’ll be reading are going to be interesting. I am excited for the weekend though, just relax, but also look over some things. I’m happy to be back at least. It’s nice being in residence. Maybe I’ll talk about that tomorrow.
Well that wasn’t very helpful Campus map
So I was looking at my classes and I had to go to a building that I’ve been to, but not very often. I had a feeling I knew which building it was, but I wanted to double check with the campus map. The thing is that some of the buildings have similar names so the building I thought was the right building wasn’t actually right. So I spent time walking around the wrong building. Guess I should have trusted my instincts. Good thing I gave myself a lot of time so I wasn’t late for class. At least now I know where it is.