So I am in my third week of classes here, and so far, so good. Classes are a little different from home. First of all there is far less time spent in class, but more independent study. Also, there aren't regular exams throughout the semester. These are definitely two big adjustments.
I also note that the system to sign up for classes is not nearly as organized or intuitive as at home. For one thing, we didn't sign up for classes until about a week before they started, and there isn't necessarily a way to confirm that you are in the class. This brought on a bit of stress, but more than anything, it made me appreciate the system we use at home.
Anyways here are the classes I am taking:
For my Business Degree:
Human Resources Management: This class is especially for international students, so its nice when I walk in and am met with a bunch of familiar faces. The class itself is fun although the material has been a bit dry thus far. Here's to hoping it gets more interesting.
Marketing-Consumer Behavior Research: This class is actually what is called a block class so it meets every day for a little more than a week and then the class is over. It's kind of a cool set up, I wish there were more classes like this. I'm pretty excited for the class, though, because its along the lines of what I would like to do once I graduate. It starts this Friday so we shall see!
For Psychology:
Special Topics in Cognitive Psychology: This class is actually meant to be taken along with a seminar, but the professor has graciously made an exception for international student. It's pretty straight forward, but I appreciate the exceptionally small class size.
Social Cognition in Mental Disorders: This class is a bit more interesting than the Cognitive class, I think. Again is a small class size, which I appreciate. I don't appreciate that its located in a building 9 or so blocks further away from the castle (which happens to be 9 blocks even further away from my apartment...).
For General Education:
Analyzing TV Mad Men and the American 1960s: This is easily my favorite class. I had never seen the TV show but I have watched most of the first season so far and we will cover through season 4 in the class. In a way, its funny I came to Europe and now I am studying about America but it's interesting to see how my fellow classmates talk about America, and the views that they hold. The show itself is addicting too, which is making my "homework" (watching the show) pretty easy.
