Well! After a good long day of bureaucracy, I'm a registered student at Bilgi University, AND I have classes.
My schedule is fairly light; I decided to only take four classes this term. I've never really taken a light course load. My excuse is I want to ease into the year. I /might/ consider adding another class next week, during the add/drop period. We'll see. So far, I'm taking Turkish for Foreigners 2, which might be way too easy for me; Advanced Russian, which might be way too hard for me, given that its taught in Turkish; Balkan Politics; and Turkish Politics and Foreign Policy (something like that). I was thinking of taking the History of Istanbul class. I might still: if Russian is too hard for me, I can take this class in its place.
Monday I have two hours of Russian in the morning, from 10-12. Tuesday I have Russian from 9-11. Wednesday I have Turkish from 10-12, then Balkan Politics from 2-5. Thursday is empty (hurrah!), but Friday I have Turkish from 10-12 and Turkish Politics/Foreign Policy from 1-4. There are a couple other classes I was looking at which I could add if I desired; however, I am really looking forward to having an empty schedule. We'll see how things work out.
Today I had to go to one of the other campuses. My school has three, two of which I've seen. My classes will be at the Dolapdere campus, which is excellent because my house is close to it. Kustepe isn't so far from us, but it does seem to be in the other direction. The third location, santralIstanbul, is a complete mystery to me. I hear it's most like a stereotypical American campus, with a lot of open areas and buildings. It is where there used to be a power plant, so they have a little museum dedicated to energy production and things. I would like to see that campus eventually. For the time being, however, I have no desire to go down there just to look around.
So I'll attend my Russian class on Monday. I sincerely hope it isn't too difficult for me. This weekend I think we're going to be moving. I hope so anyway! I've heard that there isn't any electricity in the apartment for the moment; it hasn't yet been opened. Kaan was supposed to go do that today, but I think there was a problem. We'll see. I'm mostly content for the time being, but I do hope we get a chance to move before school starts (not like I have a very busy schedule!). I still need to get a desk/table to do homework on.
Cameron sent me his address, so I'll probably begin to prepare letters and gifties. If any of you would like anything, feel free to comment below with an address or send them to my email address at kaptan_sara at hotmail dot com.
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hey, Ok I've written this comment like three times already.
ReplyDeleteI am really glad you made the message about your blog because i might have forgotten about it a little. don't look at me like that! Don't worry I book marked it and flagged it and stuff. Won't forget. I made dad write it down to remind me every time he sees me on the computer lol. He already reminds me about my e-mail and bank account. To answer your question, yes i am an adult lol. Have you moved into your three bedroom apartment yet? I know it said you found one but I didn't know if you had moved in. I don't know why but you not having a toilet makes me worried lol. I'm excited for you and your classes. All that Russian and Turkish and stuff. I can't master the English language!! I hope you get settled enough to continue your fasting. I know how much you want to get deeper in the faith. I think it's interesting how when you do those things, you go through stages. You change and learn all about what it REALLY means to do things. I had one of those journeys with prayer and communion lol. you get to settle into the nitty and gritty of the faith. If you ask me, it's when you get there that you really start to understand, well as much as you can. How is living in domestic bliss with Kaan? It's funny you can almost see my facial expression in that question lol. *holds hands up in defense* It was only a question darlin'. I know your sitting there shaking your head at me. I can't help it. It's a reflex to not like boys in your life lol. or in general lol.
I never said this but I thought that I would tell you now. No time like the present. I admire you. The way you can move yourself and delve into a completely different culture. If you have fear, I can't ever see it. I admire your ability to change and move. I admire how you seem to fit perfectly into things while being "different". even if you don't think you do, you do. trust me. I admire your strength to keep moving on. I'm so thankful and happy and proud that I know someone like you. I hope you realize just how amazing and wonderful you are. I need you to because I don't say it nearly enough.
Don't go doing anything I wouldn't do ;) I miss you and I'm always here if you should need me. I Love You