~February 23rd, 2017~
Huh? What do you mean there is a “study” part of study abroad? Interesting…
Just kidding! I promise I am still going to school in between all of the fun adventuring. So I figured I would give you a quick update on how classes have been at UCC! Everything is going well, and I just turned in my first official assignment this morning (ah!). I just finished with week 6 of lectures, which means that I am halfway done with classes!! Time is flying! I am really enjoying all of my classes and am learning to adjust to the different teaching style here. In Ireland, courses are mostly all lecture based, so you come to class, listen to the professor, take notes, and that is it. Then there is a single essay or exam at the end of the semester and that is your only grade for the course. This style is very different from Butler, where the classes are interactive and more discussion based, not to mention the fact that I would have a test or paper due every week. At UCC, it is nice, because I don’t have much work right now, but it is really scary to think that your entire grade for the class is based on one massive essay or exam at the very end. So we will see how that plays out.
But I am learning a lot and gaining a different perspective toward the various subjects. My favorite classes are my Spanish Linguistics class (Spanish in Ireland? Yes, I know it’s odd) and my personality psychology class. They are both very interesting and enjoyable. Overall, school is different, but going well! It’s not too bad only having class three days a week 😉
