Spring Break!

Right now I’m in Arizona enjoying spring break with my family. The weather is beautiful; it’s nice to be away from the cold for a bit. I’ve been spending my time shopping, learning to golf, and seeing relatives. I miss my friends, but it will be hard to go back to Michigan at the end of the week because of the cold and all the school work I have to do.

Last week things were really busy with an exam and lots of assignments due before break. Fortunately I don’t have too many things due right when I get back so I don’t have to study while I’m on vacation. Spring break marks the half way point in the semester so there will be lots to do as the semester comes to an end.

I found out last week that I was accepted for a study abroad tour. In May I will spend two weeks studying the culture and history of Russia while staying in Moscow. We will have lectures both by the University of Michigan professor who is leading the trip and professors in Moscow, as well as excursions to see many of the historically significant sites. I love traveling, and this is a very unique opportunity. I’m so excited to go!

I’m going back outside to enjoy the sunshine!

Midterms and More!

It’s been a hectic week!! I had two exams on Wednesday, in biomechanics and in programming. I did a fair amount of studying last weekend and early in the week, though it seems I don’t have to study as much as I used to. I think it’s because I have good background knowledge of the material in my classes and have gotten comfortable with college exams. They’re just not stressful anymore. It’s a great feeling that almost makes me want to put off graduation so I can enjoy another semester of classes... then again, maybe not.

My programming exam was a little stressful, however, but only because of the weather. I had class on North Campus that ended 30 minutes before my exam, so I expected to have plenty of time to get to the exam. But with all the freezing rain and snow on Wednesday, the roads had iced over while I was in class and traffic wasn’t moving! I thought I was going to miss my exam because the busses couldn’t get through traffic, so I ended up walking from North Campus to Central Campus and made it only a few minutes late. Once I calmed down a little and started the exam everything went fine though.

I got my scores back already for both exams and did great! That made a nice start to my weekend. Because my weekend starts on Thursday, I’ve had time to relax and get some work done. Thursday afternoons I’m taking a workout class at the Central Campus Recreation Building (CCRB), one of the gyms on campus. There are semester long classes that meet once a week that students and faculty can take for a small fee and are tons of fun. This semester I’m taking a class called Killer Kore, which does an aerobic, abs, and lower back workout. I’ve taken classes with the same teacher the last two years and she’s incredible. It’s a fun way to stay in shape and get motivated to go to the gym. They also offer dance classes, martial arts, swimming, and strength and conditioning classes. I also did a few loads of laundry and met to work on a group project for my environment class.

I think the rest of the weekend will be pretty relaxed. I don’t have too much homework, and am planning some fun activities, like a movie night with my friends. I’m also counting down to spring break… only 13 days until I get to visit my parents in sunny Arizona!