The week is winding down, and I've settled into a routine. Classes have been different, but I like all of them. I'm taking Victorian Cities, Marketing, and Comparative Political Science. My schedule is very sporadic. We are not on a block schedule here at Swansea like we are in Pullman. Each day of the week I have different class times and different rooms to find.
The most frightening thing about this new set of classes is that for every class my entire grade is based off of one project or essay and then a final exam. Other than that, all I am responsible for is doing the readings and going to class. That is a really weird concept to me, just having to go to class. When I'm in Pullman, when I'm not in class I'm doing homework, writing papers, and studying for my next upcoming exam. I'm always swamped with classwork. That doesn't seem to be the case here.
That being said, my social calendar is busier than ever! My flat is so active! I'm finding myself double booked between my flatmates and my other exchange friends. I'm not complaining by any means. I love being busy, it's just different. At home, typically I schedule my social time around my academic obligations, but here, I have so much free time. I'm constantly out and about doing things with my friends.
Just this week for example. Monday, between classes, I went with Molly, my Canadian friend, down to the beach. Tuesday, I had coffee with my assigned "buddy", a fourth year who just got back from a year in America. Wednesday I went grocery shopping and then to the gym with my two neighbors. Thursday I went back to the city with Molly. Today, I'm headed out on the town for a girls night out with some fellow exchange students, and tomorrow a group of us are going to Cardiff. I'm told there will be a bonfire at the beach to attend when I get home tomorrow night.
I expect things to start slowing down here pretty soon. That first week of school is always a little crazy.
The weather has been okay this week. I'm getting used to the rain. It doesn't rain cats and dogs like it does at home, but it's this steady shower that will drench you if you're not careful.
More later, I promise. Be sure to check out the photos page. I have many more pictures posted there!
The most frightening thing about this new set of classes is that for every class my entire grade is based off of one project or essay and then a final exam. Other than that, all I am responsible for is doing the readings and going to class. That is a really weird concept to me, just having to go to class. When I'm in Pullman, when I'm not in class I'm doing homework, writing papers, and studying for my next upcoming exam. I'm always swamped with classwork. That doesn't seem to be the case here.
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| Beach Break! |
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| Swansea Beach |
I expect things to start slowing down here pretty soon. That first week of school is always a little crazy.
The weather has been okay this week. I'm getting used to the rain. It doesn't rain cats and dogs like it does at home, but it's this steady shower that will drench you if you're not careful.
More later, I promise. Be sure to check out the photos page. I have many more pictures posted there!
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