I just finished my Summer Astronomy course this past week. While I really enjoyed the content of the class, I regret taking such an interesting subject in a compressed package! If you haven’t read my past blogs, it was a four week course, Mon – Thur, 8:30 AM – 1:20 PM. Four weeks of a lab science isn’t enough time to process a subject you’re extremely interested in.
How many times do you think to yourself, “If I could do all over again, I would”? I don’t think I’ve ever thought way about a college course! But that’s where I am right now. I managed to get a C in the class, which is the lowest grade I’ve ever received. I’m not blaming the compressed course, it was my own fault. But I do wish I could take it over during a regular semester. I would definitely take another Astronomy course! The instructor was great, the class was fun… it was just a lot to take in during a short amount of time.
Instead of complaining about my C, I’ve decided to celebrate that I made it through the course with a passing grade! The course was difficult but fun. I come across a lot of those here at CCC. But, the time frame really hurt me. Before you register for a compressed course, ask yourself, “Am I really interested in this subject? Should I wait until I can take it a full semester?” Not to say it’s not possible to get an A in these types of courses, you just have to have something I lacked… time management skills. :(
Kate
Yesterday (June 8th) our area experienced a record high temperature! While I expect most people were lounging in front of a fan, or if you’re lucky enough, an AC, I was busy on campus in my Summer Astronomy class. My Astronomy class runs Mon. – Thur., 8:30AM to 1:20PM for four weeks.
As I sat in my non-air-conditioned classroom, I didn’t feel uncomfortably hot. We were even conducting a lab that required to turn on extremely hot lights for a couple of hours. Surprisingly enough, I felt comfortable, and for the most part, cool. As my day continued, I got into my non-air-conditioned car and drove home. Again, the heat barely bothered me. I arrived at home and eventually I turned my AC off in my house because I was too cold!
Now, I don’t expect you to think this is a very interesting story from what I’ve just said. But, the heat yesterday (that’s also continuing today) has caused me so much excitement! Extreme heat typically wouldn’t spark so much excitement in the average person. However, if you have been reading my blogs from the past I stated that I’m moving to Disney World in FLORIDA!
While upper 90’s are a record high for us this time of year, I assume it’s an average day in FL. The way I was handling the heat surprised me. Usually I’m a soggy ball of complaining sweat when it gets this hot. But, no, not this Summer. I’m embracing our record high heat wave and looking ahead to my new chapter at the Disney College Program in FL.
Maybe I won’t get my AC in my car fixed until I leave for Disney. It’ll help me get use to the heat… good idea?
Thanks for reading my babble,
--Kate
