Current Events > This semester gunna suuuuuuuuck.

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Day one.
Been to three/five classes so far.

First is same old Japanese. Will be harder obviously.
Second is Comparative Politics. Instructor wants us to do a debate, presentation, and three role plays. (I hear this instructor loves pop quizzes)
Third is Japanese and US Relations. Instructor wants a group project of 3 people per group at the and of the semester for a project. No final thankfully, but a 12 page paper with the other classmates.

This isn't even my 400 course yet. It doesn't sound bad, but my reading comprehension is going to kill me in the Comparative Politics course if she really is a pop quiz maestro.

The last two classes are at 12 and 1. So in 25ish minutes. Both by the same professor. One is Latin-America relations and the other is International Relations. This guy has a high RMP review, so I am hoping he is not too bad. >_>
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My classes start tomorrow Say. Good luck! :)
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I would stay away from any class that has in class debates unless absolutely necessary. Certain type of teacher likes to do those.
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Sayoria posted...

No final thankfully, but a 12 page paper with the other classmates.

Relying on classmates for the largest graded project in the semester?

What's the opposite of "sign me up?"
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Captain_Qwark posted...

all of those sound easy outside of Japanese class.

I can do the Japanese probably the easiest so far. I have a good grasp on things to this point. Even a bit beyond.

The Japanese relations course is going to be kind of fun from what I gather, but he really wants to push group shit over lectures because "that's what they do in Japan".... Gah.
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Duncanwii posted...

My classes start tomorrow Say. Good luck! :)

Good luck to you too Duncan!

masticatingman posted...

I would stay away from any class that has in class debates unless absolutely necessary. Certain type of teacher likes to do those.

Yep. I had one before. Not looking forward to this one. At all. FML.

Muffinz0rz posted...

Sayoria posted...

No final thankfully, but a 12 page paper with the other classmates.

Relying on classmates for the largest graded project in the semester?

What's the opposite of "sign me up?"

It happened last semester too. Wasn't too bad, but man, I hate group work. :/ I expect it in Japanese class. Not in lecture classes.
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Are you gonna accuse a professor of sexual harassment?

In class debates are easy as fuck. Stick to the talking points
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AlternativeFAQS posted...

Are you gonna accuse a professor of sexual harassment?

Why would I do that?

josifrees posted...

In class debates are easy as fuck. Stick to the talking points

My brain doesn't work fast enough to retort. I seriously need to sit there and think in debates. I'm not a debate-type.
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My gf is taking 7 classes this semester, plus she's working part-time.

Are you in a liberal arts program?
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I did 6 and then 7 classes my last year of university. The key = knowing what's worth skipping.
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Mikablu posted...

My gf is taking 7 classes this semester, plus she's working part-time.

5 and part time job here. I could never juggle 7. Maybe depending on the ease of the courses, but not like.... Japanese 102, a 400 course and a few 300s.
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tc going weeb
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DragonGirlYuki posted...

Are you in a liberal arts program?

Yes. Political Science. Leaning on International Relations.

tommybel89 posted...

I did 6 and then 7 classes my last year of university. The key = knowing what's worth skipping.

Ehhh. That's too risky for me. >_>

Happy that my last instructor only has one essay for each of his classes. It seems like the IR class in general will be a cinch.
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Sayoria the future Starbucks BArista?
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Oh man the real world is going to hit you like a sledge hammer when you get out of college.
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DragonGirlYuki posted...

Sayoria the future Starbucks BArista?

Nah.

r4X0r posted...

Oh man the real world is going to hit you like a sledge hammer when you get out of college.

Nah. I have a few connections actually. I'll be fine.
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I love making the BArista joke for liberal arts grads. I assume you are not offended then?
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DragonGirlYuki posted...

I love making the BArista joke for liberal arts grads. I assume you are not offended then?

I'm never offended.
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