I had orientation today, there are several campuses and to get to about 5/6 of them a bus is needed. So some flatmates and I headed out with some more internationals. It was fun just being in a group with all of the North American international students (the Europeans had an earlier orientation). Everyone seemed to get along really well and I met a few new people as well. I almost know all the North American international students now. Great group! This picture is out of the window of the Craiglockart campus.
Anyway, classes seem to be pretty easy... I will get a 4 or 5 day weekend, or at least 4 or 5 days off. You only need a 40% mark to "pass", a 65% mark gives you merits, and a 75% mark is the highest range with distinctions. The man who ran the orientation was extremely nice and threw in some witty jokes from time to time. And to top it off when he called out our names he said "Eric James McDermott, oh that is a fine Irish name!" Haha!
After we were done we went to ASDA, which is basically walmart. Identically. It even had a McDonalds inside. Stocked up on some food! YUM. Also picked up some socks and other necessities. ASDA is about a 20 minute bus away. I am starting to really see how important the public transportation system is here. What sucks is walking from the bus stop to home with all your groceries! My elbow sockets almost ripped out.
When we got back it was almost 8, we all got ready and then headed to Benny and Daves for pregaming for the night. It was Amy's birthday at midnight. We planned to gather everyone and then go to a club, but it ended up just being a mini-club at their flat! What is funnier is, Benny and I split a bottle of Tequila and some Mexican beers. So much for the Scotch and Guinness.
"What sucks is walking from the bus stop to home with all your groceries! My elbow sockets almost ripped out." --- hilarious! I feel ya though. I walk a lot here, but now a days I'm kind of liking it! Waiting 30-45mins for a bus to come or something to happen is no big deal for me these days either.
ReplyDeleteThat's crazy that your classes are such a joke in terms of how easy they will be to pass. Will you guys learn much, or is it just that they seldom have testing and assignments and when they do they are easy? Are those classes the same difficulty as regular Scottish students take?
I love you, and take care of yourself broski.
-brent
Yes they are actually extremely harder than classes in the US, hence the 40% pass mark. They ask you to apply your knowledge rather than be tested on repeating the knowledge they have taught you. The busses aren't too bad, especially if you are with friends - it makes it a fun little trip every time.Love ya too man.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture! Gosh I want to go to Scotland so bad!! Sounds like you are having a great time so far! -Lexi
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