As you probably guessed, this post is mainly about lectures, seminars and my sea of readings I have to get through each week. That’s right. Education.
So what is my schedule like? Well, allow me to explain:
Monday: 9 – 11am (Economics of Organization SEMINAR); 2 – 3pm (Politics and Economic Policies LECTURE)
Tuesday: 9 – 11am (Games, Strategies, and Politics SEMINAR); 12 – 2pm (International Economic Development SEMINAR)
Thursday: 12 – 1pm (Politics and Economic Policies CLASS)
At this point you might be wondering what the difference is between a lecture and a seminar. A seminar does not have a separate class for students to attend during the week. It is two hours so discussions and group presentations can occur during the time allotted.
It might not seem like a busy schedule but that is quite deceptive. While we don’t have homework assignments, we do have LOTS and LOTS of readings to get through, and I’m not talking about “light readings to do before class”. These are 120+ pages front and back for ONLY one class (differs depending on major). Yet in American culture, students would typically blow off the readings and obtain the knowledge through lectures and notes, that is not possible here. Grades here are strictly based off of one essay, an exam, and depending on the class, a presentation. All derived from these weekly readings and/or lectures, seminars, and class.
There is an upside though (tip for future students) – there are a lot of great places on campus to get your work done. Some include: the business building, zest cafe, the library (great views over the lake on campus), the SU Bar (there is a Starbucks inside plus you can order some food if you get hungry or a drink if you get overwhelmed), and finally the Secret Garden (it is very quaint, secluded, and very peaceful).
That is it for now folks!! Thanks for Keeping up with Kelsi, Cheers.
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Business Economics major Kelsi Reyes is spending the Fall 2018 term in England with our U of A Exchange program at the University of Essex, Colchester.
Read more from Kelsi at https://keepingupwithkelsi.wordpress.com/
For more information about study abroad & internship opportunities within Walton College, visit http://walton.uark.edu/global/index.php
Business Economics major Kelsi Reyes is spending the Fall 2018 term in England with our U of A Exchange program at the University of Essex, Colchester.
Read more from Kelsi at https://keepingupwithkelsi.wordpress.com/
For more information about study abroad & internship opportunities within Walton College, visit http://walton.uark.edu/global/index.php
