Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Second Day of Classes

Day 2 of Freshman Classes

8-10:45 AM: Foundations I:

The main fault of this class is that it starts at 8 in the morning. The instructor is pleasant enough, but it just seems like it's going to be a down class. It's kinda just there. Normally the class is about 3 hours long, but we got out before nine (being syllabus day and all.) So, I ended up going back to the room and sleeping until 10:30ish. I was super tired and had a horrible headache.

11-11:50 AM: Art Orientation:

Ehhhh...this definitely does not seem to be a difficult class by any stretch of the imagination. However, on the flip side of that, it doesn't seem like it's going to be very interesting at all. Kind of a "So, you're an art major. Here's what you can do, etc." Still feeling sick and headachy at this point.

3:30-4:45 PM: Math Applications:

Totally was expecting the worst of this class, being math and all. However, the professor (who's from Bangladesh) is super friendly and nice, the other students seem to be relatively down-to-earth, unlike most of my other classmates. We all seem to know that we're going to be going through this together. Though the professor assured us that he wasn't going to be teaching anything on the first day, he got distracted and started telling us how Social Security numbers are organized. It was actually very interesting.


Between Art Orientation and Math Apps, I made myself a pot of coffee, so my headache is barely there anymore, but my morning was pretty miserable. 8(

Monday, August 24, 2009

First Day of Classes

I'm copying/pasting from my Facebook so I can at least pretend that I keep up with this blog...

Day 1 of Freshman Classes

10-10:50 AM: Western History:

So, going in, I had no idea what the heck to expect from this teacher (who vaguely resembles Patrick Stewart.) He started off the class by explaining that he was Russian-Ukranian and that he loved music: The Beatles, Talking Heads, Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, and various classical composers. He also mentioned both Queen and Bowie during the class, so extra points for him. Then, he showed a small clip from the 1970s Jesus Christ Superstar. He then discussed how throughout the class, he was going to relate our lessons to music and song throughout before giving us a few notes. I already love this class. Sergei is a very quirky and interesting professor and I am very excited to have him.

11-11:60 AM: Art History:

Aside from saving nearly $150 thanks to Ariel dumping one of her old books on me, I wasn't sure what the Art History class was going to be like. First thing I noticed was the professor. The only way I can think of to describe him is an Amish Lawn Gnome. This is by no means a bad thing. I was completely fascinated just by watching him walk around and talk. He looked as if he should have been teaching at Hogwarts.
The one issue with this class, however, is that it consists of a bunch of people who acted like condescending bastards. Not all of them, mind you, but many of them. 8(

12-2:50 PM: Drawing I with:

So, I get up to the classroom and there are a bunch of other art majors gathered around the closed door, waiting to be let in. One of them with a tote bag goes up and unlocks the door. I did a double take. People told me that some of the instructors might be younger, but I truly and genuinely thought this man was a student. He looked like he was in his late teens-early 20s. He was also moderately attractive and one of two males in the entire classroom. I fear there may be a bit too much estrogen ahead of me.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

More

Well, yesterday while I was typing up my blog, Jesse and Liz were hiding from the rain. All the while, I could only think of how grateful I was that I moved in early. During the entire 3-5pm time schedule I was supposed to show up, it was pouring rain. Yay for earliness.

After the rain let up, Jesse and I ran (or rather, casually sauntered) over to Woodworth to get some food-stuffs. I had a yummy yummy turkey wrap and some iced tea. Om nom nom. Then we went to Wal Mart to pick up some shower shoes and miscellaneous hoo-ha.

Last night, however, was very, very comfortable. I had no problem getting to sleep and only woke up once around 4 am to go pee. Holy cow, I've been drinking water almost non-stop since I've gotten here. I guess that's a good thing, but wow, I've never willing drunk so much water and actually felt like I needed it so much before. WATER=AWESOME!

Right now, I'm just trying to contact one of the other art majors I've been talking to via-Facebook. Maybe go out to get some lunch or something.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

As Promised...

Okay, so I said that I'd make a blog for today and I will stand by that. Unfortunately, I have yet to own a camera, but I'm sure that pictures will come soon enough.

Not too much to say other than we're basically moved in, I've got my books, and I'm enjoying myself thus far. Well, okay, I also got lunch at BW3s, which was AWESOME.

Sooo that's about it.

Exciting times, aren't they?

Monday, August 17, 2009

Upcoming

School is a-coming. Starting Wednesday, you'll be able to keep up with me via this blog. My plan is to post photos, art, and updates on my dorm life often for family and friends who are still stuck in Greenfield (my condolences.)

Short, and for that, I apologize. Now back to packing.