Well, classes have started. I am right now at the end of week 2. For the curious, I am taking Physics 1b (transfers as Physics 2), a C course called Data Structures and Algorithms, Drawing, and Australia, which is an Aboriginal Studies/Australian cultural identity course. I am most assuredly not taking the semester off and going surfing every day. So far I like each of my courses; the lecturers all seem engaged at least. I am not too sure how comfortable I am with the weighting system for grades here though. 50% riding on one test seems a bit much to me. As long as I wasn't lied to when I was told Tech doesn't try and calculate the grades from here into my transcript, I think I will be fine.
I am living in Baxter college (as is my brother, who should post since I gave him access- nudge nudge). I have to say, if you are studying abroad at UNSW, this is the way to do it. Not only do you get thrown in with a bunch of Australians instead of just other study abroad students, you also never have to worry about the bus to get to class. On top of that, they have tons of activities you can participate in which they subsidize part of the payment for. For example, tomorrow I am going on a winery tour. It cost me $15 Aus for the trip. The study abroad office organized a trip almost exactly like that one which happened today. The price? $99 Aus. Go Baxter!
Well, I need to get some sleep. By the way, if anyone has any suggestions about what I should write about, feel free to leave them in the comments section. I would love to know what you want to hear about.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
It is STUDY abroad after all
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Just a quick note from Michigan.
It was great to see what you have to say. I sure would like hear more from SirGecko.
Certainly, one of the things we are interested in is the weather. After all, we are related to Grandma, the Weather Queen. Another reason, is that we have never been that far south of the equator, and don't really understand what it is like. We are in the heat of the summer with temps in the 90's(F) and no rain for the last month.
We want to know why you are only taking four classes. We seem to remember taking five or more classes for a full load. However, we were not trying to get in some of the cultural experiences you are.
What are you eating (vegamite? Kangaroo? or other mystery meats)?
What about sports? Are you playing any? Watching any? We have started playing youth rugby. Have you tried rugby or Australian rules football?
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