I cant believe the semester is over. It had been a rough one personally. I missed more school than I wanted to. I had more illnesses and doctors appointments than I have in a long time. I am actually one of the many students that love to be in class. I miss the discussions and the reviews and the lectures. But I managed to keep up and had a great group of friends that helped me keep up with notes.
I firmly believe that keeping in contact with your classmates is a blessing in disguise. They provided me the support I needed to pass. Even if they dont take notes, which surprisingly many dont, they took the time out to answer my questions and go over lectures that I had to miss. As I stated in my last blog, most of them graduated. Now I am a Senior! Wow! That is so exciting to say.
I thought that being 1 year away from my Associates Degree was exciting, now that I am one year away from my Bachelor's Degree, it has gotten even more surreal. I realize that in January I will be filing my petition for graduation. I love the classes that I am enrolled in for the Fall and will be looking forward to keeping up with all the election updates until then.
I decided to not take the Fast Track Route. I realized that as a single mother, it will be difficult for me to figure out how to complete my Masters Degree when most of the classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends. They also took the program that I was originally interested in out because the classes weren't making. So right now there is no more legislative studies masters program, only political science or political science with an emphasis in Constitutional Law. They may be revamping the program so I will wait a year and see what happens. I may be looking in to the George Washington School of Political Management a little more carefully. Right now my plan is to finish my Bachelor's Degree strong and then hopefully there will be enough classes offered so that I can graduate with an emphasis on campaign and elections or legislative studies.
I am also excited about two classes being offered in the Spring, Dr. Champagne's Civil Liberties and Dr. Thielemann's Legislative Decisions class. Yes, I am already planning for next year.
I will starting my summer classes on the 30th. Will keep ya'll posted!
Best
Cristina
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
So it is now the last two weeks of school! I am tired, excited and stressed out all at the same time. After speaking to many of my colleagues, I think we all feel the same.
#1 rule during finals - try and get as much rest as you can..If you stay up all night, your body will be tired and then you may not do so well..and stay hydrated..you dont want to be tired during your exams.
I was walking across campus today and I was so impressed with how many study groups were going on all over campus. I saw groups in the SU, sitting in the PUB, outside in the grass, inside study rooms in the library, all the computers were taken in the library too, which I dont see too often. Everyone is in Study Mode!
I love talking to other students and being able to have diverse intellectual conversations about politics. I am sad that this semester is ending because we did have a great class in Contemporary Political Thought. The students amaze me with their knowledge and passions about different issues. It helps you get to know other students as well as find out a little something about them you didnt know. Some students are lobbyists, some are trying to get into prominent law schools, but all of us are there to succeed.
It is also getting close to Graduation, and I am sad to see some of my colleagues leaving, but I hope we will keep in touch. The Political Science majors are like a little family. Its really neat having so many people you can turn to for advice, help, or even resources. I think of it as a non partisan think tank, if that exists. lol
I found out that my daughter is going to have to have her adnoids taken out and ear tubes put in, but I am hopeful that it will only make her feel better. She has been suffering with a sinus infection for 16 weeks now, lots of nights up all night, plenty of days home sick, lots of trips to the ER, Urgent Care, and the doctors. She maintains such a positive spirit that I have to lead by example and also maintain the same optimism.
I wish all of my friends that are Graduating luck and I wish them the best in all their endeavors. If I ever need an attorney, I know where to find them. :)
Back to studying and finishing some unfinished projects.
Best
Cristina Garcia
#1 rule during finals - try and get as much rest as you can..If you stay up all night, your body will be tired and then you may not do so well..and stay hydrated..you dont want to be tired during your exams.
I was walking across campus today and I was so impressed with how many study groups were going on all over campus. I saw groups in the SU, sitting in the PUB, outside in the grass, inside study rooms in the library, all the computers were taken in the library too, which I dont see too often. Everyone is in Study Mode!
I love talking to other students and being able to have diverse intellectual conversations about politics. I am sad that this semester is ending because we did have a great class in Contemporary Political Thought. The students amaze me with their knowledge and passions about different issues. It helps you get to know other students as well as find out a little something about them you didnt know. Some students are lobbyists, some are trying to get into prominent law schools, but all of us are there to succeed.
It is also getting close to Graduation, and I am sad to see some of my colleagues leaving, but I hope we will keep in touch. The Political Science majors are like a little family. Its really neat having so many people you can turn to for advice, help, or even resources. I think of it as a non partisan think tank, if that exists. lol
I found out that my daughter is going to have to have her adnoids taken out and ear tubes put in, but I am hopeful that it will only make her feel better. She has been suffering with a sinus infection for 16 weeks now, lots of nights up all night, plenty of days home sick, lots of trips to the ER, Urgent Care, and the doctors. She maintains such a positive spirit that I have to lead by example and also maintain the same optimism.
I wish all of my friends that are Graduating luck and I wish them the best in all their endeavors. If I ever need an attorney, I know where to find them. :)
Back to studying and finishing some unfinished projects.
Best
Cristina Garcia
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