Garth 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Just thought i'd come onto the forums while i'm at college today. Its my first day and i'm really enjoying it. I have so much free time though its unbelieveable. Hows everyone else finding college so far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I go to night college since i work during the day, and after my first exam last night, realised how much i missed full time college. College is fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Meh. I have to read the New Testament for a class, which I'm really not looking forward to, along with spending a small fortune on books for said class, it's full of wannabe analysts, who use the fifty cent words when the 25 cent words will do just fine, who over-analyze anything and everything to appear smarter than everyone. For another class, supposedly a math class, the guy has done nothing but plug a natural diet drink that he swears is the reason that his father no longer has cancer. And I have been unable to get the book for my computer class, as apparently they have about 10 fewer copies than needed, and are waiting for people who drop the class to turn the book in. I can't do any assignments without the book, and I have 5 of them due on Thursday...and no book to do them in. Other than that, everything's OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DVD Spree Report post Posted September 12, 2003 College was such a fucking breeze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I still have 2 weeks till school starts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Watch all that free time you have disappear within two weeks, guaranteed. Are you nuts? I've been in college for three weeks now and I'm actually getting MORE free time than I had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firestarter 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Just as well. Since college classes have practically zero relevance to anything you'll eventually get paid to do, you should at least enjoy yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack Malibu 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I love being back. I might dread waking up at 7:30am to get there by 9, but once I'm there you don't find me complaining. Also, I'm extremely glad Human Sexuality counts as a science credit towards my degree, because I've had two classes and it's already the best class I've ever taken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stardust Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I think I'm taking the most boring classes ever this semester. As a result, I go to one of them once a week, when I'm supposed to go three times a week. I figure it's more rude for me to go to class and sleep than it is for me to not go at all. I think I have the lightest course load I've ever had, too, this semester. As opposed to having three exams or four papers due all in one week, I have maybe one assignment/exam per week. That being said, I'm bored out of my mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshjerichomark 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I'm not loving it. The lessons are allright but i have huge gaping gaps in my timetable and a three and a half hour chemistry lesson of doom~! on a wednesday afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack Malibu 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 WJM, I cannot stress enough the pain I feel for you for enduring chemistry that long. Hang in there, beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Eagan469 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 It's alright for me so far. No major assignments yet, so I can't exactly call it easy. But the professors are extremely cool when it comes to papers (nothing over 5 pages), and my class sizes are on average about 20 kids. Can't complain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Boo_Bradley Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I had 1 50 min class today and I'm done I'm in class no longer than 3 1/2 hours a day tops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I LOVE my schedule this year. No classes before 2 and no classes on Friday, so I can sleep as much as I would like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Danny Dubya v 2.0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Watch all that free time you have disappear within two weeks, guaranteed. Are you nuts? I've been in college for three weeks now and I'm actually getting MORE free time than I had. No, but your luck sure is. The start of the year already feels like the last few months of high school with no more than three classes a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plushy Al Logan Report post Posted September 12, 2003 This semester: English 101 (repeat) (since this is a short term class, I may get into 201 this semester, if I'm lucky) Muisc Appreciation- My final report will be to force everyone to listen to my Sammy Hagar impersonation Public Speaking- Droped Astronomy 110- My Instructor just killed my belief in Astrology, but least he showed me Mars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Danny Dubya v 2.0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 1st semester : - Computer Science Freshman Seminar (It's because it's a study skills class and requires me to make an effort at not being lazy and unorganized. Blah.) - Intro to Programming (um... learning command line stuff, no programming yet. Supposedly we're only using a Unix shell and won't even touch Windows.) - English 101 (an essay every day on personal reflection crap and goddamn short stories that're all on racial, ect. insensitivity, and a hella depressing teacher) - Pre-Calculus (because I completed Course 3 math in summer school I had to take Course 4 (statistics?) last year instead of Pre-Calc.) - General Biology 121. Not as fun as high school biology but at least I understand it from when it was fun =P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stardust Report post Posted September 12, 2003 For y'all freshman, I firmly believe that classes only get better as you get into your upper level classes for your major. They're generally more interesting, smaller, and those are the ones you really get to choose, since most of your 100/1000 and 200/2000 level courses are required by the school anyway, therefore are incredibly boring. Then again, of my four classes this semester, three of them are upper level courses for my major, and only one of them is interesting, and even it's only interesting because the prof makes it interesting. This semester is an anomaly of sorts, I think... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheGame2705 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 All my freshman classes I enjoy. My writing class is probably my favorite, with history coming in second, and sex and gender taught by some old lady last. Only in college can you get credits to talk about homos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Just as well. Since college classes have practically zero relevance to anything you'll eventually get paid to do, you should at least enjoy yourself. Even if I plan on teaching my major? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jay Z. Hollywood Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Soph year is pretty damn good right now. Sports Psych is really interesting, and should be relevant to my eventual field. TV Rev/History of TV is great, 3 hours of doing nothing but watching TV and movies (first class- Natural Born Killers and the Truman Show) I've got two archaeology classes (it's my minor) which are dull as shit, nothing compared to my awesome class last year. I'm taking Tae Kwon Do to round out and diversify my martial arts experience (I've taken intro classes in aikido and judo, and I guess 3 1/2 years of amateur wrestling counts as a martial art). The instructor is an asshole, as expected, but a helpful one, as he showed me a bunch of exercises that'll strengthen my back. Between ROH last week, Red Sox tomorrow, working at the TV station, and getting an easy refereeing job...this year kicks ass so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fook Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I have no "fun" classes this semester, but it's a pretty easy schedule except for one class. Classical Algebra (that's the hard one) Calculus Introduction to Programming Financial Accounting Global Strategies and Military Operations of the Second World War The calc and algebra courses are required (although calc's never been a problem for me). The programming course is just because I had an empty slot and wanted an easy credit. The accounting is more for general knowledge than for a career. The history is just because I wanted something different than the other courses and this one sounded interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SP-1 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Basic Freshmen classes here are of teh suck. Except for Old Testament. Dr. Crutchfield is my hero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garth 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I'm at home now with my time table, i've been pretty lucky, i have no classes that last longer than 2 hours. The thing that sucks though is i can't come home once i've finished classes on two days where i finish by 1 because i live so far away from college and have to wait for the coach at 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin MacPhisto 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 This semester is on tap to be one of my better ones thus far. The line-up: Advanced Fiction Writing Vladimir Nabokov Culture of Broadway Contemporary Interethnic Fiction Evil in Modernity I love my English major. This semester I also have no classes larger than 45 people, which is a big switch. I usually land at least one or two big anonymous lectures. So far, it's a pleasant setup. I am the seminar king. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Papacita 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2003 Nothing special for me this semester. Mondays and Wednesdays, I have this long ass Chemistry lecture class that, despite the teacher being funny as hell, I can't help but fall asleep in. And then on Tuesdays and Thursdays I've got one class from 2:40-4 that I have to rush up the campus for, which is kinda cool because I get to sleep late, but it's also inconvenient because I don't live on campus, and all the good parks are usually taken by that time, so I usually end up taking the damn Train. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BAR Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I'm at the 6th Form which is the English equivalent I suppose. I'm doing English Lit, French and I.T. With my shitload of free time I've discovered the art of http://addictinggames.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spicy McHaggis 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 This fall I'm taking: Philosophy 262 (ge): Free Will, Death, and Personal Identity The prof is awesome and I never thought a 9:30 class could hold my attention so well. My ta can't speak english, which sucks, and I could teach the section better. I love the topic though. English Lit 262: 1800-Present Once you filter out the "evil-white-misogynist-Postmodern-truth-is-relative" bullshit, it's a great class. The prof is animated, it's easy to participate. Good shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ToddRoyal Report post Posted September 13, 2003 My schedule this semester is pretty boring as I'm doing Gen Ed requirements I haven't fulfilled yet (Math and Science. Yech) And a couple basic major classes. However, my math teacher may be the most...interesting teacher I've ever had. He's gotta be at least 70 and almost totally deaf. He also just goes off on completely random tangents in the middle of class, ranging from the life history of some semi-relevant mathematical figure to how someone keeps stealing the sign in front of his office. He then just slips back into the lecture like nothing happened. Its scary really. On the first day of class he told us all how doctorates were worthless (even though he has one) and how they can't fire him because he is protected by disability discrimination and tenure. Oh, and making fun of dead professors is OK because "They can't complain!" Its gonna be an interesting class Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 For those who care... Senior year first semester: NS 441: Nutrition and Disease NS 401: Empirical Research (Looking at the role of n-acetyl transferases on folate metabolism. Fun stuff. NS 403: Teaching Apprenticeship NS 332: Methods in Nutritional Sciences PHYS 101: Intro to Physics I have like almost no free time. Senior year is supposed to be easy, doh. Going abroad killed me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
