'Ello to all.
I had orientation yesterday. For the most part, it was your typical "Welcome to the school" spiel. But I did get to schedule for classes. I've continued to play around with my schedule to see what I can add, but at this point in time, I've got 13 credit hours (9 is considered full time). It doesn't seem like much compared to undergrad (when I would take 18-22 hours), but grad classes are far more intense. Technically, they only suggest for us to take 10-11 hours our first semester, but I'm pushing the boundaries a bit :O)
We have a core list of classes we have to take (37 hours), then we have 9 hours (approx. 3 classes) in our concentration and 3 hours of workshops plus an internship. So, I took a look at the concentration classes that they offer and I want to take 8 of the classes. HA! I've got to figure out how to fit it all in - I'll probably end up taking some in the summer (if they offer them). Who knows...but I'm going to try to take them some way or another!
So, the classes I'm taking are (prepare to be bored to death ;o)
Economics for Arts Managers
Marketing Principles I
Basic Accounting for Arts Managers
The New Anatomy of the Record Industry
Music Industry Workshop
Human Resources
Intro to Arts Management
I'm looking forward to all of them - especially Accounting. At orientation, the Assoc. Chair of the Department (he's a cool, hip, old guy ;o) sat with us at our lunch. I was saying how excited I was to take accounting and everyone at the table looked at me in awe. Apparently no one likes that class ;o) HA! I can't wait to do financial statements and general ledger stuff. Yipee! I'm going to get my books early this week - we actually have homework to do for the first class before school even starts! Woohoo!!!
The only problem with my schedule is that working will be rough with my current job. Since it's only through October, I'm not too worried. But, nonetheless, it's going to be tough to get the 20+ hours that they are looking for. They don't open until 10 and the shifts that they schedule are usually 10:00-3:30. Some of my classes start at 3:30, so I'm not sure if they will be OK with me leaving early. And, on some days I'll have classes from 6:30 to 9:30, so I'll need time earlier in the day to prepare. Who knows. At least I don't have classes on Thursday - that will be easy to schedule. Like I've said many times, I'm hoping to get a campus job - they are super flexible (so I'm told by current grad. students), and I'll be able to go right from work to class (not a 40 minute commute in between). I may have to end up leaving my current job before October comes. I would feel bad doing that, but Kurt keeps reminding me that I need to think about myself more than them at this point in time. We'll see how it works out...
Take care!
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you have no idea what you are in for. i love grad school, but it will kick your ass. at least mine does. we can't take more than 4 classes/semester. (12 hours) i have been sticking to 3 and that's a challenge at times. my fall line up is developmental psych, theories of counseling/psych, and power privilege and oppression. all come with major workloads. and i am working 15-20 hours a week. =(
a wedding in my future? some days i really wish there was and others i am glad that there isn't. i don't necessarily think that ed and i would work being married. it's hard though when everyone around you is and has at least one child if not more. but i do love that i am still babysitting on a regular basis. maya-super cute 10 month old and lars (his link is on my page). he is my 1st experience with being responsible for a child with so many special needs. it has been great and i learn so much through him. can't wait to see him tomorrow!
hey! what's your new address. i am making a c'mas card list.
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