Today was the first day of classes, sort of. In Ireland they have a trial week and a half where you can attend classes and decide if you want to take them. None of the Irish students take this week very seriously and don't show up, which I didn't really get because the teachers start teaching. I guess it's kind of like syllabus week that no one takes very seriously. The registration process here is VERY disorganized but we finally all figured it out.
The classes I'll be taking this semester are:
Intro to Practical Ethics
The Development of the Castle in Medieval Europe
Women in Irish Society
Imagining Modern Ireland: An Intro to Irish Culture Studies
Environmental Justice
Social Issues and Policy Responses
It's going to be fun to take totally different classes than I do at BC. It will be a nice break from nursing craziness! Irish classes are very different than in the US. There is no real work throughout the semester and usually just one final paper or exam. A teacher in one of my classes started out today by saying, "Don't worry, you won't have to take any notes in this class. I'll provide them to you at the end of class."
I could get used to this... :)
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