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My schedule

Leah C.

November 16, 2009 - 2:00 PM

I realized that I have not written much about my schedule for this term! I am currently taking 16 credits (4 classes), two of which are to fulfill my general requirements, and the others my digital arts major. I have been taking Animal Behaviors, N.W. Geology, Digital Imaging, and Programing for Artist. So far I've found all of them to be very interesting, but what amazes me is the openness of my schedule this year, I have one class at 4pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, and a free Friday.

When choosing my fall schedule, I was unaware that my schedule would end up like this! It feels almost too good to be true, except for the fact that my Tuesdays and Thursdays classes are from 9am-6pm, with no break in between. On those busy days, I usually pack a sandwich or a little something to munch on during class. Other than that, I really love having the extra-free time in which I can wake up late, and have the whole day to finish my homework and projects.

My schedule also gives me the opportunity to spend time on my extra curricular activities, such as managing the Hong Kong Student Association, blogging for the annual givings program, and my involvement with the Wushu Team. As you may have read in my previous blogs, I am currently the CO-Director for HKSA, the Hong Kong Student Association. We have weekly meetings every Wednesday around 7pm, alternating between the committee and general meetings. As for Wushu, practice is on Monday and Wednesdays from 8pm-10pm, and Fridays from 5pm-7pm. Blogging usually falls during the weekends, when I am free.

Am I being crazy for trying to fill up my schedule? Compared to the last two years, I feel like I have a lot more time on my hands. I took Chinese during my freshmen and sophomore year, and I spent almost everyday studying, or doing homework for that class. It was a big commitment and I usually spent a good chunk of my day translating, or memorizing each character. Now that I am no longer learning another language, I find myself being able to attend more group events, and social gatherings. I also applied for a job at the Controllers Office for ASUO just last week, so that I can hopefully make a little extra money to save up in my bank. I feel like I'm doing too much, but at the same time I can. I am not trying to achieve anything, a few of my close friends have asked me why I keep such a busy schedule. My answer is that, I enjoy it. I really like being involved in groups and events, and I love learning wushu, in fact its something I've wanted to do for a long time. I will continue with this so called busy schedule, as long as I can. I will still find balance between my classes and extra curricular activities no matter what my class schedule looks like next term. All I can say is that this is the best term I've ever had at the University of Oregon!