Well... I've been in Wales now for about a month and a half, but it seems like a lot longer. It's really weird especially since it feels like I've know the people that I hang out with for years rather than the month or so I've been here. So far Swansea has been great with a few exceptions, one being snow. I've come to find out from one of my flatmates, that lives in Mumbles, that Swansea has not really had a good snow for 18 years. I thought that was great and was hoping to escape the fluffy precipitation, but I did not sadly. About two weeks ago it snowed so much here, nothing compared to Iowa, that the city and uni didn't know how to deal with it and our classes were canceled for the day. The total amount of snow probably amounted to about 2 inches or so. Since I've been over snow for awhile now, I boycotted going outside and playing in it, unlike everyone else.
Classes here a definitely a change from what I'm used to at Iowa State. Besides the pre-sessional course I was required to take, I am only taking two other courses. Did I mention that I also only have a total of four hours of class a week. That part is awesome, but I'm not sure what do with myself in all the free time during the week! The assessment for the courses are different as well. Instead of having little mundane projects or assignments to work on, I have to write 3 essays and take one exam for the entirety that I'm here. That also includes my final exams as well. Needless to say, I'm glad I have a break from writing lesson and unit plans as well as sitting through pointless classes that drag on. But sadly when I get back I'll have to take summer courses and have 18 credit semesters once again, as well as two jobs. So right now, I'm enjoying the free time and making the best of this experience.
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