Well, this week has been uneventful.
I got the tests back from both of my art history classes. Sure enough, I did better on the one I studied for more. Its difficult with both of the tests on the same day, but next time around I will be sure to start studying earlier to give myself more time to divide between them.
I don't know if I have mentioned this before, but I am a huge LOST fan. However this season I have not been able to watch it until Friday nights (which kills me). I have a Bible study that I go to on Thursday nights, and I have work 8-5 on Fridays. So I can't wait to go home and stream LOST after work today lol.
I am going home this weekend to see my little sister! I am really excited because I haven't seen her since my birthday. I always love going home for the weekend, but I always feel stressed when I get back. I have lots of laundry to do, and my room is a mess again...but I think that its more important to see my sister :)
Take time to appreciate the little things
(something I have been learning)
Sarah
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Testing on my Mind
This week has been a little stressful for me. For the most part because I had two tests on Tuesday in both of my art history classes. So I had double the slides to memorize and double the articles to read. Despite my efforts I ended up studying for one test more than the other, so I'll just have to see how the grades turn out and adjust my studying methods accordingly.
Back in the First of February I took the entrance event for the art history program. This is a test to see where you are and assess your strengths/weaknesses. No one gets denied into the program however you need to do your best. Going into this test I was really nervous because I haven't had survey I and II in over a year and a half. I couldn't take the entrance event last semester however because I still needed to take art appreciation for art majors. Not to scare any art history majors out there, but it was probably one of the hardest tests I have ever taken. The essay questions were pretty difficult to answer in that format/time restraint (and some of them I didn't even know how to answer.) Needless to say, I have been less than excited to go over my results. Yesterday I received an email from the professor who assessed my Entrance Event and she said that I did well, so it doesn't look like I will be the first one denied into the program like I was afraid of.
My health psychology professor posted our first test grades on webCT after telling the class that we all did terrible. Luckily he had mercy on us and granted the class a 17 point curve. He did say that not all of the bad grades were due to the test being too hard and that we needed to study harder for the next test lol. When I went to check my grade after class today I knew that I had done poorly because I studied really hard and but still felt very unprepared. To my surprise I ended up getting an A on the test :) (with the generous curve of course!)
The first round of testing is behind me and I am still alive :)
Sarah
Back in the First of February I took the entrance event for the art history program. This is a test to see where you are and assess your strengths/weaknesses. No one gets denied into the program however you need to do your best. Going into this test I was really nervous because I haven't had survey I and II in over a year and a half. I couldn't take the entrance event last semester however because I still needed to take art appreciation for art majors. Not to scare any art history majors out there, but it was probably one of the hardest tests I have ever taken. The essay questions were pretty difficult to answer in that format/time restraint (and some of them I didn't even know how to answer.) Needless to say, I have been less than excited to go over my results. Yesterday I received an email from the professor who assessed my Entrance Event and she said that I did well, so it doesn't look like I will be the first one denied into the program like I was afraid of.
My health psychology professor posted our first test grades on webCT after telling the class that we all did terrible. Luckily he had mercy on us and granted the class a 17 point curve. He did say that not all of the bad grades were due to the test being too hard and that we needed to study harder for the next test lol. When I went to check my grade after class today I knew that I had done poorly because I studied really hard and but still felt very unprepared. To my surprise I ended up getting an A on the test :) (with the generous curve of course!)
The first round of testing is behind me and I am still alive :)
Sarah
Friday, February 15, 2008
new semester - new start
This semester has been such a whirlwind. I can't believe that it’s already a third of the way through.
I ended up quitting my job at Bochy's when it just became too much for me to handle. Luckily I was able to get a new job within a week of my last day at the restaurant. I now work as a "service assistant" for a broker's firm. It is still hard work, but a very different working environment. I love the people I work with, and the desk job is not as fast pace/high energy.
My classes this semester are wonderful. I am only taking 12 hours, which makes it a lot more manageable. I really like both my Mexican Art and Roman Art classes, although they seem very different there are surprisingly a lot of similarities.
February 3rd I turned 21! That was pretty exciting too. I went to The Melting Pot (a great fondue place) the night before with a small group of friends. My boyfriend also came in town, so that was really special. At midnight when I turned 21, everyone celebrated with a glass of Champagne.
I am excited about the semester. I feel like I am starting to get my feet under me now; with my job, and classes both falling into routine.
Oh! I also finalized my plans and decision to go to Spain this summer. I am really excited about that as well. I have to admit, I am very nervous, but I think it’s going to be a lot of fun.
Hope this semester is off to a good start for everyone else :)
Sarah
I ended up quitting my job at Bochy's when it just became too much for me to handle. Luckily I was able to get a new job within a week of my last day at the restaurant. I now work as a "service assistant" for a broker's firm. It is still hard work, but a very different working environment. I love the people I work with, and the desk job is not as fast pace/high energy.
My classes this semester are wonderful. I am only taking 12 hours, which makes it a lot more manageable. I really like both my Mexican Art and Roman Art classes, although they seem very different there are surprisingly a lot of similarities.
February 3rd I turned 21! That was pretty exciting too. I went to The Melting Pot (a great fondue place) the night before with a small group of friends. My boyfriend also came in town, so that was really special. At midnight when I turned 21, everyone celebrated with a glass of Champagne.
I am excited about the semester. I feel like I am starting to get my feet under me now; with my job, and classes both falling into routine.
Oh! I also finalized my plans and decision to go to Spain this summer. I am really excited about that as well. I have to admit, I am very nervous, but I think it’s going to be a lot of fun.
Hope this semester is off to a good start for everyone else :)
Sarah
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