My Education Experience

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Saturday, October 2, 2010

She Felt Sick

Marcy came into class a ghostly shade of white on Monday. "Feeling better?" Dr. Spektor asked her to which Marcy said, "Somewhat?" Marcy was asked by another peer if she was sick. She confirmed but did not specify what specific ailment she had. I have to say that I was feeling pretty concerned given... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Gaining Confidence

I felt like a million bucks when at the end of class Dr. Spektor handed back our two page summaries of the readings. "I got a Well Done Assessment while you got a Very Well Done," James, who was sitting next to me, observed. I was so happy looking at that assessment along with all of the check marks... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

The Importance of Adaptability

On the first day of class Dr. Bethany Spektor noted that the syllabus said that laptops were not permitted unless a learning or physical disability necessitated it. She elaborated further that she used to allow laptops in her classes but that students abused them, often going on different websites... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Presentation Went Well

My opening of the Cold War in Southern Africa seminar went well yesterday. Sitting at the round table with thirteen other people including Dr. Bethany Spektor I went into detail about the United States's involvement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Overall I delivered my summary of the... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Feeling Uneasy

Yesterday I mentioned in my blog, Anything and Everything how drained I felt as a result of schoolwork. Reading ninety-four pages in two days (Monday to Wednesday) did not cause such a feeling. The schoolwork combined with my job, blogging, writing, working on my novel, visiting The Agency house,... Sign in to see full entry.

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