2011 is flying by already, and it's almost time to go back to school! My first day of the spring semester is in four days, on Thursday. As nerdy as this sounds, I'm pretty excited to go back to MSU. Because I studied abroad in Argentina for the fall semester, I haven't spent much time on campus in Bozeman since last May. Also because I studied abroad, I've been done with my fall semester since November 4, which has been awesome, I'm not going to lie. Sacrificing half of my summer to go to Argentina in June was definitely worth it, and I have been able to fulfill my lifelong dream of being a ski bum (although to clarify, I snowboard).
Now that school is starting again, I won't be able to be as much of a bum. I'm taking 15 credits this semester with a Tuesday/Thursday schedule and working at Big Sky four days a week, every Friday—Monday. This means my Tuesdays and Thursdays consist of four classes in a row from 8 am to 2 pm, and on Tuesdays I have a bonus night class from 5-8 pm. Wednesday will be my only precious free day, and I will of course go snowboarding.
Despite my intense schedule, I'm glad I'm going back to school. I love learning, and I like reading, but I have a tendency to not read unless I have to for school, and the teachers I have had at MSU have provided me with wisdom and insight I could not get anywhere else. Also, let's not forget the social aspect of school. Big Sky is small, and having a reason to go to Bozeman and see different people will be refreshing, especially all of my awesome friends who will let me sleep on their couches whenever I need to.
Enjoy the rest of the winter break! Happy New Year!