Episode 35--Looking forward to the new semester

Hey guys, I am sorry that I have been a little late to update my blogs. I guess for the past  two weeks, I was still having the hangover from the break, and because of the big snow that happened on last Tuesday and Wednesday, school was closed, meaning that I didn't actually get started on the class until this week.  

I have a strong feeling that this semester would be a lot different than the fall. Still taking three courses, I got to explore different teaching styles and course contents that Intercultural Communication (ICC) program has to offer. The core course "Experiential Learning Design" aims at providing us (learners) with learning methodologies and adult learning to hone our training and facilitating skills.  A large part of the class will be involved with pair/group training and workshop designing. Additionally, what sets this course apart from traditional course is that it is a three-hour course, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. The instructor had us signed up a sheet for taking turns to bring snacks to each class so that we can have a short break grabbing something to eat. I have never taken a class like that before, and judging from what past students said about that class, it would be very useful, practical and enjoyable. 

Another thing that has been swinging in my head since the beginning of the year was that it is the time to secure an internship for this summer, a core component that leads to the final thesis and graduation. As a starter, I have applied to Intercultural international program (IIP) under  Penn Global, which offers undergrads and grads opportunities to spend a summer abroad doing internships, and selected applicants will be received an amount of money sponsored by IIP to offset their internships. It is going to be competitive, so except for that, I am going to search other internship opportunities here in case I am not selected. Right now, I just have my peer advisor and fieldwork coordinator look over my resume, and I also need to work on the cover letter ! I don't know why I just kept procrastinating !