I've finally finished my first week of classes at the University! It was a little overwhelming at first, but I am looking forward to the rest of the semester. I am taking 5 classes. Contemporary Mexico, Art and Culture, Mexican Literature, Latin American Literature, and Social History of Mexico. I like them all so far! The first three classes are with regular Mexican students, so that has been interesting for sure! We have a lot of group projects and we keep the same group all semester, so I am sure I will become good friends with the girls in my groups. The students are all really friendly and curious about me, so we have a lot to talk about. I am a novelty to them so we don't run out of subject matter.
The last two classes are with only international students, but they are all in Spanish so I don't mind. It has also helped me get to know more of the international students, so that is nice. And it is a refreshing break sometimes too : )
Along with those classes, I am taking Salsa and Rock Climbing. I know I will be busy, but that is alright! I begin those classes next week.
All my professors are really nice and helpful. They keep making sure I am keeping up, so I appreciate that. The subject matter interests me so I think I will be just fine keeping up with the regular students!
In between classes everyone hangs out in the many courtyards and quads that the University has. Because it is always nice weather out, there are no hallways and all the classrooms have doors directly to the outside. It is so beautiful and everyone is always outside! It is a very social environment and easy to meet people. I met one student, Omar in the library. He introduced me to all his friends and now I usually hang out with them in between my classes. Yay Mexican friends!
I miss you all!
Love,
Gina
I can't believe you're already done with your first week of classes. That's so crazy! I'm glad to hear that things are going well so far & you're making some cool Mexican friends :) Not much to report here, Naperville is the same as ever, very hot! I'm finally going back to Peoria on Tuesday and will be doing the student leader retreat the rest of the week. I'll let you know how that goes. I miss you! Adios mi amiga!
ReplyDeleteWow...sounds like your semester is going to be great! I hope you make life-long friends and learn alot. Email me some photos if you have the time....I will show students so they can what life is like in another country.
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you!
Uncle Brian:
ReplyDeleteCheck out my new post with the pix on it! Hopefully you can use those pictures, although I realized I mostly took pictures of buildings because I really like architecture...whoops! I hope your hand feels better!!