Sunday, August 30, 2015

Famous Last Words from Week 1

Since this was our orientation week, we did not really do a lot of reading. What impacted me the most this week was the story telling assignment. I thoroughly enjoyed this. The writing style I used was incredibly far outside my comfort zone for writing. I also had to be creative and in my major I don't get to use a lot of creativity. It was nice to see that I was capable of being creative. I also really enjoyed reading the stories from the students in my group. I was impressed with their creativity.

My other classes are going well. It is exciting that the semester is finally getting going. This is the first time I have ever taken an online class so I am having to learn how to manage my time to make sure I accomplish everything I need to accomplish in this class and my other classes. So this week has really been an experiment for me. This is also the first time I have ever worked with a blog and I really have enjoyed it. I enjoy writing and have spent a significant amount of time in college writing, so getting to write in a blog is a new and exciting way to write.

I am excited to get into the readings this next week and the weeks to come. Mythology is a subject I really enjoy and I am taking another mythology class this semester. I am curious to see if any of the major themes in Greek Mythology can be seen in Mythology from India. In weeks to come I will be sure to let you know if I am able to find any connections. I am taking two other literature classes, so I will be exposed to multiple writing styles that I want to get to experiment with.

Oh and just a fun fact I learned this week. OU has a serious parking problem that they really need to work on fixing. I'm very grateful I have a good bike.

Downtown Parking Lot 
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  1. Hannah SpatesSeptember 28, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Hayley, I feel you on the OU parking problem! I bought a parking permit this year, but most days, I end up taking Lloyd Noble. It is a rough life! I wish I had a bike like you!

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  2. UnknownOctober 3, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Hayley,
    I know what you mean about not being able to be creative in your major. I'm a science major, and in science, everything tends to be cut and dry. I'm glad I finally took a class that encourages creativity in writing. Ugh and parking at OU is absolutely terrible this year. I have never brought a parking permit before, but even LNC is becoming crowded. A bike sounds like the way to go!

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  3. cmalabyOctober 4, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    OU's parking is the worst! I'm always incredibly grateful that I live in an apartment that's close enough to walk to campus easily. Looking back at your comment about managing your time- that's the truth. I have a bad habit of leaving this class until the last minute, and then rushing through everything to get it done.

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  4. Sarah Elizabeth NguyenNovember 16, 2015 at 12:45 AM

    Hey Hayley!
    It is really cool that you enjoy writing. I wished that I enjoyed writing more. I am just not that creative when it comes to writing. I am pretty formulaic and bland.
    I agree with you that the university of Oklahoma has a parking problem – especially this year. Hopefully construction will be done soon. I have been parking at Loyd noble and taking the shuttle

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  5. UnknownNovember 22, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Hayley!
    Yes OU parking is extremely horrible here on campus, especially since we have lost one of the commuter lots. I usually just ride the CART bus to campus. This is the third time that I have had an online class. I like the set-up of online classes, the only thing that I don't like is the amount of homework that you have to do for online classes.

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