Based on the classes I've sat in on so far, I'm very encouraged; it will be challenging but not impossible. I've been sitting in on 6 classes total. Three are in a lecture hall and don't have homework: History of French Language, History of French Litterature, and History of Languages. I LOVE THESE CLASSES... they are so interesting and are exactly what I wanted to learn more about. The other three are smaller and do have assignements: Latin, French Poetry, and French Linguistics. These are more challenging; the course work is built on what was covered in the 1st semester. I honestly don't know if I'm going to continue attending them but I'll give it my best shot and just take it from there. It's a little bizzare taking classes knowing I won't be getting credit for them and that if I get accepted into this degree program I'll just have to take them again. But the point of going to them is to prepare myself should I get accepted. We'll see how it goes, if I do end up dropping out it's not the end of the world.
I've also been looking for a job, the need for which is becoming greater. I've applied so far to about 7 jobs, for babysitters or waitresses, but nothing's come through. It's been very frustrating, especially as my savings dwindle. All my failed attemps gave me a bad case of the blues for a minute, until I realised I was exagerating and kicked it. I sought out the Job Counseling service offered by the university, which was a very illuminating experience. Apparently by French standards the letters I'd been sending out were not polite enough. The counselor who will be helping me started using the polite wording employers expect. It was mesmorising- I understood what she was saying but realised I was incapable of forming sentences that way. It was a preety cool experience! So I'm going to go back there tomorrow and start reading the books they've got on how to write resumes and cover letters.
Other than that I've been watching Lost like a maniac. Happily, I'm almost done with the 5th season and then I'll have to wait like everyone else for the new episodes. AND I FOUND A NEW APPARTEMENT THANK THE LORD!!! I move in May 1st. It's $150 less than what I'm paying now and it's A LOT nicer: living room and kitchen, nice neighborhood, gas stove, big rooms. I sent my landlord a "three months notice" letter with no small amount of glee. My new roommate seems nice, his name is Vincent. We're looking for a third but haven't confirmed anyone yet.
Ok more later!
YEAH, a new apartment!!
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