Tuesdays and Thursdays...

... are pretty hectic for me, considering I've managed to cram all of my classes into those two days. Wednesdays are proving to be a bit tricky as well- I guess I didn't realize that if I received homework for all five classes on Tuesday, Wednesday was going to be full of completing them in time for the next day's class sessions.

Art history is what I expected; not much changes from year to year in this subject. Because it's my 8 am class I probably do a bit more zoning out than I should, but I know the material extremely well and keep up with the notes. Professor Cleary obviously loves what she teaches- she's always excited about what we're learning and that makes it a lot easier to stay awake after only a couple hours of sleep.

Holy Wars and Western Religious Toleration is yet to be what I expected... ? I'm not sure- I like the class, but somehow I had something different in mind. Not that it's a bad thing; I'm definitly learning things that are relevant to today's world. My professor (Dr. Thomas) reminds me of an optometrist; I'm not sure why. I can't even remember what any of my past optometrists looked like.
Regardless.
The class is filled with students who have taken his courses before, which tells me that he's a notable professor (at least) from a student's perspective.

My next class is english- I absolutely love it. Unlike 105, this 106 course is more concerned with analyzing pieces of literature. The professor forces each student in the class to argue for ideas that they propose- it may sound frustrating, but it helps you realize whether or not your support is strong enough to build a valid point. This class usually runs until the very end, so I have to run to the end of campus to make it to my next class.

I'm usually a bit late anyway, but the professor is understanding. This class is located in one of the oldest buildings on campus and houses graduate student's studios in addition to the large garage-type studio classroom. I often run into graduate students I've met in my other classes or who I've had as instructors. They're always willing to lend a hand in helping me to better understand a concept, find cheap art supplies, and tell me which gallery openings to attend. The class itself is awesome- the projects are a bit tricky, but I should get the hang of it soon enough. This class is scheduled to last for 2 and a half hours, but it usually only lasts for a bit less than 2.

I have a break after art class to scrub the paint off of me, change from my smock, get something to eat, and do a bit of homework I've already been assigned.

I have my last class of the day (introduction to philosophy) at 6:25. The textbook I ordered for this class has yet to arrive, so I'm a bit behind on the reading. Luckily there are slideshow-lectures during each class, so I've been able to take down good notes and understand the concepts.

When I get back to the dorms after class (usually around 8), I try to finish a bit more homework and get done whatever chores I have (laundry, dishes, facebook...). I usually wind up forgetting all about the chores (they get done.... eventually...) and go around the floor to see how everyone's day has been. Occassionally we'll go to the gym for a quick basketball game (in which I will inevitably skin my knee like an 8 year old), but the majoirty of the time we just hang out on someone's futon, watching tv and praising the beautiful weather.

Like every college student, I'm prone to procrastination, don't exactly eat as healthy as I should, and am broke as all heck (after all, even cheap art supplies aren't cheap)- but as long as I'm here at UM, it's all worth it.