Wish Me Luck ...
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2005 11:19 am
Since I work full-time as a Machinist and can't attend regular classes during the week, I am considered to be a "mature, part-time student" and as such I am forced to take the condensed 3-hour Saturday classes at my local university (University of Regina) in order to work towards my dream of becoming a High School teacher.
Now, I have taken only one university-level class before (that being English 100 last year) and really, really enjoyed the experience. Having been away from anything resembling a class-room for almost 17 years now (I'm 34 yrs old/young), it was a bit scary being in school again - and being surrounded by much younger students. I managed to earn a mark of 87 (an A) in the class ... which, according to my Prof was one of the 3 highest grades he handed out for that class. I actually regret not taking any post-secondary education earlier ... but there's no point in lamenting the past in this case, is there?
Well, today is my course final for Philosophy 100, and frankly I'm quite sad to see the class come to an end. I have leared a great deal about the philosophical world (and indeed, about myself) and have so far earned a mark of 82 in the class. This final accounts for 50% of our grade, so I've been studying like a manic all this week (or at least trying to ... I'm easiliy distracted!) .
I'm taking a short break from studying right now ... it's funny, but I'm beginning to feel quite nervous/excited about the exam. I have a few more hours left before the final ... just enough time to review my notes ... AGAIN!
Anyway ... just thought I'd share. Wish me luck!
Now, I have taken only one university-level class before (that being English 100 last year) and really, really enjoyed the experience. Having been away from anything resembling a class-room for almost 17 years now (I'm 34 yrs old/young), it was a bit scary being in school again - and being surrounded by much younger students. I managed to earn a mark of 87 (an A) in the class ... which, according to my Prof was one of the 3 highest grades he handed out for that class. I actually regret not taking any post-secondary education earlier ... but there's no point in lamenting the past in this case, is there?
Well, today is my course final for Philosophy 100, and frankly I'm quite sad to see the class come to an end. I have leared a great deal about the philosophical world (and indeed, about myself) and have so far earned a mark of 82 in the class. This final accounts for 50% of our grade, so I've been studying like a manic all this week (or at least trying to ... I'm easiliy distracted!) .
I'm taking a short break from studying right now ... it's funny, but I'm beginning to feel quite nervous/excited about the exam. I have a few more hours left before the final ... just enough time to review my notes ... AGAIN!
Anyway ... just thought I'd share. Wish me luck!
