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Posted by Racer on August 31, 2007, at 11:38:15
I still have the orientation for my online class, but I've survived the classroom for the other three.
One I feel self-conscious in: Physical Anthropology. Partly, it's just that I'm so much older than anyone else there. Partly, it's that I so much want the instructor to like me -- ah, psychopathology in the classroom... Otherwise, it's one of those subjects which I love so much, I'm looking forward to it. I hope I do well.
Then there's the Physical Anthro lab class, with another instructor. I feel much more confident in there, and have already learned something I didn't know -- I'd never heard of siamangs, as far as I know. What astounding creatures we have in this world!
The online class will be Social Psychology, and I like the instructor, although again -- approval seeking takes a lot of energy... It's easier for me online, though. (Duh -- like anyone here wouldn't have figured that out about me, huh?)
And finally, the problem class: Nutritional Science... The problem is my usual need for approval, combined with my fervent anti-obesity-scare-mongering. I've read too much about the *lack* of dangers associated with overweight, the politics of the anti-obesity campaign, the myths, the poor statistical methodology, and overwhelming bias involved in virtually all the research. I'm so afraid I'll say too much, too stridently, and end up with everyone thinking I'm an @$$.
My T, of course, is afraid it'll trigger more behaviors... (And I, of course, am rather hoping it helps me get my weight down some...)
Anyway, that's my schedule this term. I'm hoping I don't feel too overwhelmed by all of it, because I've limited myself to two classes up until now. But I figured, the online class will be relaxing, for the most part, and I'm not taking any mathematics, and I can blame Poet if it's too much for me, so what the hell?
Wish me self-confidence and self-acceptance, will you? Luck doesn't enter into it, as far as I'm concerned...
Posted by Poet on September 1, 2007, at 11:59:47
In reply to Survived the first week -- mostly, posted by Racer on August 31, 2007, at 11:38:15
Hi Racer,
Just put the blame on Mame, er, Poet.
Sending you self-confidence, self-acceptance and a self addressed stamped envelope for you to send some back to me when I have my next career meltdown.
Poet
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on September 3, 2007, at 8:53:17
In reply to Re: Survived the first week -- mostly » Racer, posted by Poet on September 1, 2007, at 11:59:47
Hi racer,
good for you for surviving the first week.
Sounds like a challenging schedule, so take care to pace yourself.There's nothing pathological about wanting the instructor to like you. Wouldn't it me more pathological to want the instructor to HATE you? ;)
Remember that you have many many weeks to make your excellent impression. You don't have to do it in the first 2 weeks.
(i should take my own advice)
-TeEchers Pet
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