New Semester

Here's the latest on my life:

School has started up again, and once again I'm taking two classes. It is going well and is all very interesting.

One is policy and law of media. We deal with libel law, copyright law, and restraint of the press, among other topics in law. Quite fascinating. I'm learning how to write a brief on a court case. Maybe I'll train as a paralegal and work for my lawyer friends! This is my favorite class.

The other is theory of media. It is a literature review of all aspects of media, from feminist perspectives, the developing world view and traditional mainstream thought. All engrossing as well. Expanding my mind.

You may have noticed that I don't take many writing courses. That is because they assume you are a journalism student and you took all that as an undergraduate. As some of you may remember, I graduated in neuroscience and so had precious little writing experience. I did have one excellent writing teacher, who really helped and encouraged me. She is one of the main reasons I'm here. That and the fact that I can't seem to stop writing. My diaries fill a shelf. Here I am blogging again.

So, here's my other news. To get those writing courses, I'm thinking of going to New Zealand. I mean, of course! It would be February to November of 2008. I found this great program through Study Abroad at Massey University in Wellington. They have excellent writing courses, even a science writing course, which is the angle I'd like to pursue. Use that neuroscience bent you see. We'll see if it happens. Still very much in the works at this point.

Next, I'm living in the dorms. Part-time now. Right now it is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday here, and the rest of the week at home. Well, my main home I guess. This is starting to feel like home too. They mix up the single/double rooms in these high rise buildings with apartments, all on the same floor. I live in an apartment on the ninth floor. I have a single room, which is vital, and extremely kind and welcoming housemates. I got this place because my classes are at night, and after taking the light rail I wasn't getting to bed till 1 am. This is much better. I can unwind at my leisure right away, instead of waiting for a train for half an hour and then sitting in the florescent light of the train for an hour etc. So much better! I'm going to try and work it so that I segregate my appointment at my other house into every other week, so I can stay here longer and fully participate in the community here.

I think that is all the news. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for reading! I'd love to hear from any of you. I hope all is well with you!