Well I am in my fourth week of school and so far SO GREAT! I have been keeping up with my classes and not being a complete procrastinator as usual, but I am also thoroughly LOVING my classes. My schedule is very full of gaps and awkward empty time slots, but that makes for great mini study sessions on campus! And then when I go to class, it feels like I'm not even going to school, just fun lectures that interests me! I have never had this much love for school and it is definitely a breath of fresh air!
One of my classes is all about Methods of Environmental Interpretation which basically means I am learning about how to be an effective tour guide and worker for a museum, national or state park, or anything where exhibits or nature is involved! I have been so blessed in my life that my parents took my sister and I to so many national/state parks that I feel like I know everything we learn in class already! My professor is a sweet woman who is very passionate about the subject which makes me excited to learn in. Not to mention, THERE ARE FIELD TRIPS IN THIS CLASS! I feel like a kid in a candy store!
Another class I am taking this semester is Foundations of Tourism. This class is sooooooo interesting and has really opened my eyes to the tourism market and how much of an up-and-coming area this is! When someone enjoys taking notes and listening to a lecture, that shows you that they are in the right place. Finally I feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be.
My other fun class that I am taking is SPANISH 201!!!! I've gotta learn Spanish really quick if I want to somewhat know whats going on when I'm in Spain! My professor is a wonderful woman who has really sparked an interest of Spanish more in me! I never thought I would be excited to go to class to see what we learn but I am! She is very passionate as well and desperately wants all of us to pick up Spanish in her class! She is so helpful and kind and I have been so blessed to be a part of her class! I know I won't be fluent by the time I go to Spain, but I have a feeling I will kinda know whats being said to me when I am there! Hopefully I can pick up the rest of the language while I'm abroad and come back FLUENT!!!!!
Which brings me to my last topic today: I paid my confirmation deposit for ESPANAAAAA!!! It's really happening!!!! I am getting so excited to go but there is so much to be done before I'm allowed even out of this country! I have a giant checklist of things to do/to sign that I am checking off slowly but surely! It's been a long road so far and its only going to get longer but better! I can't wait to see how it all unfolds!!
God Bless!
Mackenzy
