One Step Closer

by Megan on August 25, 2010

My classes start on Saturday. MY CLASSES START ON SATURDAY. Obviously, I’m a bit excited, but I’m also anxious. I have a knot in my stomach, and I just want to get started so that I know what to expect. Right now, I have no idea what to expect for each class, and that makes me nervous. I’m taking Astronomy with a lab (all online), and though I’m really excited to learn a bit more about our universe, I’m still very nervous because I haven’t taken a science since my junior year of high school.

I’m also excited & nervous about my Religions of the World class. Though I live in the Bible belt where the majority are Christian, I’ve become very open-minded about religion. (And I have my own thoughts on religion and what I believe in, but that’s probably for another post–I just don’t want to step on toes!) I’m beyond thrilled that I will be learning about different religions around the world; I just hope I can grasp the concept of each.

I’m mostly on the fence when it comes to my U.S. History II class. I’ve already taken U.S. History I online, and it went well (after dropping out of the class in the spring of 2008, back when I dropped out of school completely). I’m not a huge history fan, but I can do the work, so I’m not extremely excited about the class … But I’m hoping that I can be excited about learning about the past.

Lastly, I’m taking Intro to Abnormal Psychology, so it goes along with my major. I’m obviously excited about it because I’m looking forward to learning more about the human brain and moving toward my end goal–becoming a psychologist/counselor. I’ve only taken Psychology 101, Human Growth & Development, and Child Growth & Development when it comes to psychology classes, so I’m glad to be moving forward with more classes toward my major.

I’m mostly excited about school starting because that means I’m one step closer to the end.

*Thanks so much to Aly for sending me the picture from my flickr account, since flickr is blocked at work!

{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Emily Jane August 25, 2010 at 11:59 am

Your classes sound so exciting!! Psych and astronomy are dear to my heart and I’m sure you’ll find them both fascinating. I’m more of an arts student by nature and I thought they were both really interesting! I’d love to take a world religions class at some point, too. Do share stories about your classes this year :)

2 OurLittleAshley August 25, 2010 at 12:14 pm

Taking astronomy and world religions at the same time? Should be FASCINATING.

Good luck! Way to keep on trucking!

3 Aly @ Breathe Gently August 25, 2010 at 12:23 pm

Abormal Psych & Developmental Psych were two of my favourite uni subjects.. I bet you’ll find it super interesting!

I’m glad I could help! :D

4 Margarita August 25, 2010 at 5:34 pm

Raise a glass to one more step closer to the end :)

5 Rachie August 25, 2010 at 10:17 pm

yay for classes starting! I can’t wait to hear what you think of your semester. so far mine’s hard but worth it!

6 Amber from Girl with the Red Hair August 25, 2010 at 11:51 pm

This post is making me a bit sad I’m not going back to school this year… What?! Did I seriously just say that?! Ha! No seriously, though. I LOVE learning and your classes sound super interesting!

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