April 10, 2009
Extra Credit Lectures
One of my teachers is really big in getting involved on campus and finding out as much about your school as possible so she gives us extra credit for going to a lot of informational lectures (like the kind that freshman go to even though we are juniors and seniors) but as long as they fit into my schedule, I usually go to them because they are an easy couple of points (and this class is really hard).
So the last one that I went to was about elearning. It was basically a speaker from the school telling us about all of the online training courses that are offered through our school. I actually did learn something that I didn't know before and may participate in. I thought online classes were just for people who weren't enrolled in school full time or for those who took them over the summer. But you can take online classes whenever and at your own convenience. SO I think that maybe next semester I might start one of the nine week online courses about a week or two before Christmas break and then I have the four weeks during break when I don't have any other classes to worry about so I can focus on it and then finish up a week or so after break. It seems like a great and easy way to get in another 2 or 3 credits and technically I could take them back to back all year. There are no time obligations so it is really nice that I can do them whenever.
A few of them are actually really cool. Like the speech classes you watch these online training videos and you can learn the right way to make a speech and then you fill out the ‘workbooks' online and when you are done you can just tape yourself making your own speeches and hand them in to be graded. It is really great that you never once have to step foot in a classroom and at the same time you still get such a hands on experience.
So while a lot of these lectures are boring and definitely made for the incoming or new freshman, some of them really are helpful and I would definitely advise you to check out what they are all about and find a few that may interest you or help you get your classes done more efficiently.
Posted by juliusp at 11:52 AM | Comments (0)
January 20, 2009
ATTENDING ONE OF THE BEST UK UNIVERSITIES
When considering a college, I really wanted to consider going to school internationally. It is a little bit more difficult to locate a school to attend overseas, but since I was very young I always envisioned attending one of the best UK Universities. I am not really sure why, some people say that for me this was a past life thing or something like that. I had never been to Europe, but I just knew that I would love it. I was looking at a whole bunch of UK Universities and Colleges, but when doing my research one school really just popped out at me. I was just online doing a Uni Search and then there it was, simply right in front of me. I put all other schools aside and told my parents that I was going to this school. And once I make up my mind about something, I make it happen. My family isn't overly wealthy or anything like that, so I have worked really hard to make sure that my grades are awesome and I have put aside some money on my own. I also came up with some incredible financial aid options in my field of study, which only will make my college experience in the UK more affordable. I have a friend who is already there. Sure we met online, but we have been in contact for the past several years, and I know that when I am ready, I will have a place to stay with her. She doesn't go to the same university that I have my heart set on, but her's is right in the same area, so if I want I know we can be roomies, at least for a while until I can get a job and get my own place nearby.
My parents think that I should stay in the states, especially with the state of the world of late, but this is honestly what I am driven to do. I am very independent, and I know I will do just fine on my own. This is what I want, and on that note they know that there is no stopping me.
Posted by juliusp at 09:17 AM | Comments (0)