Tuesday, May 8, 2012

The 'study' in study abroad

Although I knew from the start that the IES Granada program had a heavier academic load than other programs, but I didn't know that it would be this much. Last spring in London I had so little work that I can remember and recite all of it point blank:

British Art and Architecture: 2 2000 word essays, a midterm, and a final
Drama: Lead one day of discussion, write 6 700 word essays reviewing the shows we saw
British Politics: 1500 word essay, quiz, midterm, final
EU Politics: 1500 word essay, quiz, midterm, final

See? That's it. I literally write more on Twitter. Anyways, this year it's a lot more. This week alone, aside from regular homework, I have a 10 page essay in Lorca, a 10 page essay in EU, a 2 page essay in Art and Architecture, part of my final due for Arab World and the West, and a 30 minute group presentation for Spanish. In addition to this, I have a trip this weekend, taking up two days of study time. And if that wasn't enough, finals start in a week and a half. Then I have to pack and go home.

I think my professors are focusing on the 'study' part a little too much...

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