Classes are being quite interesting right now. I had three tests a few weeks ago, and I got two of them back. For my Statistics 135 midterm, I got an 83. I am comfortable with that grade since I have never been very good at math. Statistics is much easier than I thought it would be, and I am actually enjoying the class. My instructor is very helpful, and she is also very understanding. When my cousin Micah died in January, she worked with me so that I wouldn't be behind on any work and so I could understand the new concepts we covered when I was gone for the funeral. Ohio State, in general, is not very lenient when it comes to missing class for a funeral. I was taking Spanish 104 this quarter as well, giving me a 20 credit hour quarter. My mom called me one day right before my first exam to tell me about Micah's accident, and I could barely stop shaking, let alone remember how to conjugate a verb properly. I left campus and e-mailed my professor explaining what had happened, and asked to just speak with her the next day in class. I went to class, and no one was there. So, I went to the Department of Spanish office, and talked to the receptionist who explained that in order to be excused from the exam, I would need to clear it with the department chair and I would need proof of a death. At the time, Micah was still hanging on, so I decided then to just drop the class and take it again in the fall. I also had my History 308: History of the Vietnam War "quiz". I say quiz loosely because it was basically a midterm. I was very nervous about this exam, but I did extremely well and scored an 88. My TA enjoyed my essays and said that I did well on them. The only thing I need to learn better is military map notations. I have never actually seen them, so studying military formations and individual battles has been rather difficult. I also had my Theatre exam, which was about African American and Native American Theatre. It was rather easy, but I have not gotten the exam back yet. This is actually my "second writing course" for my GEC requirements. I've taken so many upper division History classes that this class seems to be pretty easy. I am enjoying learning more about minorities in theatre, though. It is interesting to read how different groups deal with stereotypes and hegemony in society. Well, that is all for this exciting installment... Tomorrow, I think I will focus on the Iraq war and my views.
EDIT: I got the theatre midterm back this morning. I got an A+. :)
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