I Promise I'm Going to Class
Surfing 101, Hula Dancing 250, and The Aloha State 310.
Too bad these ARE NOT classes available out here in Hawaii. That’d be pretty sweet!
I’m a business major and am now into some of the core business classes, so no time for fun and games when it comes to selecting which courses to take. For the first few weeks, I sent pictures home filled with waterfalls, beaches, and sunshine. My parents doubted I was actually enrolled…but hopefully after reading this blog, they’ll be assured.
This semester, I’m taking just 4 classes (due to a slight mix-up while registering), which means next spring I will have to make up for it by taking 6 classes. Now, I should probably be freaking out about that fact, but I’ve chosen to take singer/songwriter Van Morrison’s advice…“Don’t worry about tomorrow. That ain’t gonna help you none. You’ve gotta live and take each day as it comes.”
Anyway, for right now these are the classes I’m taking: Microeconomics, Spanish 101, Public Speaking, and Financial Accounting.
Microeconomics is pretty much a piece of cake if you put it in practical terms. Take a good that we all enjoy…ice cream! The cheaper ice cream is, the more people will buy. And there you have a major concept of economics – the Law of Demand.
Spanish 101 has been interesting thus far. I’m kind of playing catch up since most of my fellow students took Spanish in Middle or High School. (I was that geek who studied Latin.) Before this class I knew how to say 3 things: Hola!, Feliz Navidad, and Mi casa es su casa. Slowly but surely, however, I’m adding to my Spanish vocabulary!
Public Speaking – America’s number one fear! Luckily, I don’t suffer from this common phobia, so I don’t think I’ll have much trouble with this class. It doesn’t hurt either that my teacher reminds me of Mother Goose: she likes to tell stories, is extremely caring, and has tiny glasses she wears at the end of her nose.
Accounting…ick. My least favorite class of the semester - boring material and a crazy teacher. At least I have one class that’ll be sure to keep me on my toes!
Well, there you have it - my Fall 2007 classes. No longer will my parents doubt I’m actually going to classes out here!
Until next time…Aloha!
