College Stress Update

Officially as of right now I only have 10 credits (2 classes). I couldn't get into the math class I need so I'm just going to show up tomorrow and do anything (almost) to get in. I also have to attend the biology class I dropped, just in case I can't get into the math class.

I also think I'm going to change my major, again. It's actually more of an alteration. I think I'm going to do the Bio/Anth BA instead of the BS. The BA is only 89 credits and the BS is ~105. I could still go to medical school if I wanted and I wouldn't have to take a full year of math this year. Only one term is needed. SWEET.

Right now I'm in the process of weighing my pros and cons for the BA vs the BS. Thoughts anyone?

I can't wait to get off this roller coaster, but that's life isn't. I should write a song.

Apologies

I am going to apologize right now for any further blogging that has to do with me slipping into my shell mode, panicking about college, or missing home. I'm sorry. That's just what I do.

Falling Behind

I'm trying so hard to stay in control of my emotions here. I took my math placement test this morning with high hopes that I wouldn't have to take any more math and that I would finally be done messing around with my schedule. I was foolish to get my hopes up. It turns out that because I took business math last year I'm still technically a full year behind and now have to math a science math series. Last year was apparently a waste of time and money. I'm so pissed off.

Now I have to drop my biology class and try to sign up for my a math class, return my biology books, and try to decide if I can handle taking 18 credits each term. I also might have to go to school for an extra year. NO! I hate this. I don't even want to be here right now let alone 4 more years.

I also didn't realize that the saying "up hill both ways" could actually be true, but it is.

I just want to go home.

An Obligatory Introduction

I would usually be getting ready for bed right about now. From what I can tell, I go to bed quite a bit earlier than my peers. Tomorrow, however, the first two of my three classes are canceled. I don't have to be anywhere until 11. Usually my classes start at 9. As I do not have to get up so early tomorrow morning, I really don't have to go to bed for a little while yet. I've decided now is as good a time as any to do a little introductory post. Right now because the blog is still so new it's a novelty and slightly addicting. I don't know how long this phase will last, however, so I feel the need to get several posts I feel obligated to make out of the way.

I am not entirely sure why I feel obligated to do an introductory post. I assume that the few people who will end up reading this blog will probably already know me. For those few who somehow happen to stumble across anomalous happenings, this is for their benefit. Also for their benefit, I shall try to be brief. A little late perhaps I know.

My name is Christina. I attend Washington State University. I am a Journalism and Political Science-Pre Law double major. As one may have learned from previous posts, I work for The Daily Evergreen, the student newspaper. I have yet to decide whether I want to become a journalist after school or to continue on to law school. As of late, I've been feeling a need to make that decision about my future, but like Ariel, I find it quite difficult. It is also difficult for me to not have a plan, however. I like organization and planning. Some might say that I become stressed too easily, but I've gotten used to and have adapted to deal with stress. Now it has a special place in my life. I thrive on it while at the same time worrying that one day it will give me a heart attack. My character is full of many other contradictions as well, but I'll discuss more of them at a later time. I enjoy writing, reading, and a good argument. I love being in the outdoors and go hiking every summer with my family. I tend to be a bit cynical and the only thing I hate more than feeling awkward or embarrassed, is being disappointed.

I would like to think that I am too complex to be fully understood and known by the several lines above, but this at least should be a start. Ariel can add anything she thinks to be particularly relevant.