I know I haven't updated in forever (which my loving mother reminded me of... 'people are trying to live vicariously through you Nicole!!') but in my defense classes have started.
I am in my third week taking Sports Journalism, TV Journalism, Creative Writing and Film Studies.
Sports Journalism- As I quickly found out here, the reaction does not change much when I tell people I want to go into sports journalism. "Oh, sports, really?!" The look of shock. Then the slight approval I get from some people. I decided to take the class twice to help out with my success in this area. Probably ended up being one of the best choices I've ever made. I have to cover a live match by next week and even though I searched as hard as I could, it seems I'll be writing about soccer... I know it is something I need to learn about but after watching a few games it is still something that I need to get used to. I enjoy the atmosphere and the endurance these players have, however I'm still a little put off by the acting that some players do to get a call... I know I come from a competitive family so maybe I like watching people just pushing it as best as they can (Mom don't even try to argue this with me, we can't go mini golfing without a competition, we are very competitive). However, looking forward to the rest of this class and the many things I will get to learn in it.
TV Journalism- Yeah, misleading. I don't get to learn how to be an anchor or any of that, I get to make a documentary. So what do I choose for my documentary? Sports. After searching and discovering there is no such thing as ice hockey anymore in Ireland, I tried to get into a local field hockey group. Unfortunately it didn't work out so now I get to see if I want to go with a different group or if I look into this Irish American Football League that plays. Yes, there are a great amount of people in Ireland that play American football every weekend... love it. Gotta find out more.
Creative Writing- Not going to lie, glad I enjoy writing because this class can be very dry. Last lecture was spent sending memes to my Uncle CG then random faces to Joe. I'm excited to write some short stories but spending 3 hours on a character and character traits killed me a little. However writing an in class story about a gawky 20-year old college student being found on the streets performing by his judgmental mother because he got kicked out of Canada brought me back to life. Love the class, just need to have a coffee before it.
Film Studies- 9:30AM on a Friday morning. 1 hour power point lecture. Foreign film after. Self explanatory.
Overall I am happy with my schedule though. Late classes (with the exception of Film Studies), once a week, no tests. No finals, just papers. I can deal with it. Have to say it's a great first semester to my senior year.
