I won my uncontested election to the post of graduate representative on the curriculum committee. I got 6 votes! It feels less like a victory when no one runs against you.
I won my uncontested election to the post of graduate representative on the curriculum committee. I got 6 votes! It feels less like a victory when no one runs against you.
"If the national mental illness of the United States is megalomania, that of Canada is paranoid schizophrenia."
- Margaret Atwood
I attended a trial class on Spanish. The teacher is Spanish and I liked how the class was conducted. I will most likely join the course on the basics in January. The diploma (DELE) exams are held in May every year and I think joining in Jan would be a better option. I am quite excited about it
Uncontested! Congratulations are indeed in order, OrphanPip.
Hola, Maddie. I know you'll enjoy Spanish. It's a pretty language and not too hard. I can read some, but can't speak it.
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its' own reason for existing." ~ Albert Einstein
"Remember, no matter where you go, there you are." Buckaroo Bonzai "Some people say I done alright for a girl." Melanie Safka
I have been concentrating on "Distance Learning" so there will be more of that in my future.Originally Posted by qimissung
Re. Math vs Maths. To me "Maths" is natural because it is "Mathematics" as it is mentioned in the link you provided, Qimi.
Out of how many?
That'll learn ya to volunteer and give up your hours to do something to "benefit" all!
Sounds exciting, MaddieI attended a trial class on Spanish. The teacher is Spanish and I liked how the class was conducted. I will most likely join the course on the basics in January. The diploma (DELE) exams are held in May every year and I think joining in Jan would be a better option. I am quite excited about it
I promised myself to learn another language but not sure how or when. Why are only 24 hours in a day???
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"It is not that I am mad; it is only that my head is different from yours.”
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It's not too heavy a commitment, but I figured it would be somewhat useful for gaining some connections with the faculty.
Luckily for me, voting for my non-existent competition was not allowed, and I don't know how many votes in all were cast, but 6 out of 35ish possible votes isn't so bad. Especially for a completely irrelevant bureaucratic position.
"If the national mental illness of the United States is megalomania, that of Canada is paranoid schizophrenia."
- Margaret Atwood
Congrats Pip! I always knew you were destined for governance.
Mine is really hilly and spread out too - it's not horrible though, because of the altitude change. I was out of breath after walking to work in GC, but now I think I could literally run everywhere I go in Vancouver and be fine. It feels weird, because it seems like my body improved but I didn't have to work for it. Like I just did a quick 80's training montage or something.
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Hola, Qimi
I think my situation will be the same. Just imagine an Indian speaking Spanish! If those who know the language hear me, they'll be rolling on the floor laughing at my accentIt will sound funny, I am sure
I am involved in curriculum committees and it is always interesting how it all works. Rarely one gets to achieve anything ground-breaking but still it is an opportunity to have a say.
Congratulations and all the best
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"It is not that I am mad; it is only that my head is different from yours.”
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I'm goin' back to school. Actually, I started several weeks ago. Still workin' and all that, just going to school part-time -- trying to pick up my second MA, this new one being in philosophy.
“Oh crap”
-- Hellboy
I listened to couple of podcasts by The Grammar Girl today. Does that count? Great podcasts, but I'm afraid her lessons haven't quite kicked in yet in El Sancho's brain.
Uhhhh...
muy bien, gracias, Maddie! Well, as long as you can laugh at yourself, it's all good. Learning a language is hard work! Fortunately, we've got the rest of our lives to learn it/them.Hola, Qimi
I think my situation will be the same. Just imagine an Indian speaking Spanish! If those who know the language hear me, they'll be rolling on the floor laughing at my accent
Maybe we can practice together a bit. You can write in Spanish on my page, and I'll answer. It can be Dick and Jane type stuff-it will have to be in my case.
Congrats, Comedian. You have a gift for philosophy, I think. It's rigorous, and really requires logical thinking. I like to know bits and pieces of it, but going deeper scares me.
Ah, Grammar Girl. She's a lot of fun, isn't she, Sancho? I always turn to her page when I can't remember how to use lay/lie. I read it, apply it, then forget it.
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its' own reason for existing." ~ Albert Einstein
"Remember, no matter where you go, there you are." Buckaroo Bonzai "Some people say I done alright for a girl." Melanie Safka
Qimi, I can see that you’re more advanced than me (or is it, I?). I’m still wrestling with those fine distinctions between a noun and a verb. As for the langish Spanquage, have you tried the Coffee Break Spanish podcasts?
Is it too obvious that Sancho has just figured out how to play podcasts in his car?
Uhhhh...
I went to the rare books collection at the school library today, I got to page through a Fourth Folio Shakespeare, which was kind of neat.
"If the national mental illness of the United States is megalomania, that of Canada is paranoid schizophrenia."
- Margaret Atwood
Every year, my university selects one grad student to be a representative on their literature committee, and guess who they picked? This guy! (Commence jokes now.)
Moby-dick for one and all!
“Oh crap”
-- Hellboy
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