Classes..

I'm taking intermediate intensive Italian, which meets 4 days a week.. And it seriously is very intensive. There is no English spoken in the classroom. It's also very difficult to keep up with the professor at times considering she was born in Italy- which is a change from my italian professors in the states. I really like the professor though and she makes it fun to learn. I just hope I will keep up with all of the work.

My history classes are very interesting as well. They are going to be a lot of work, but I expected that dealing with History courses last semester. The History of the Italian Renaissance professor is cool. He showed us slides from around Florence, as well, as Rome and Lucca and I felt like I was learning so much more about my environment. There were a lot of stories about the places within the city that I did not know about. I have probably said this, but with a city so old, it's unbelieveable how much you can learn.

In My Europe since 1945 class, I learned a lot as well. The professor is the director of the Florence program and he is knowledgable on the subject. I have never taken a European history class before, so I am excited. We already have a quiz on the geography of European and the capitals. We never had such geography classes in high school, so I actually have to sit down and learn the capitals and where the countries are placed on a map. But I expect good things from the class despite the heavy reading.

I am dropping my Drawing/Painting class for two reasons.. the expensive art supplies adding up to 200 euro and the fact that everyone in the class has an art background but me. Unfortunately this means I am having a hard time of finding a replacement class. I could do 14 credits and make it an easier semester, but the problem with that is, I need the 4 credits to graduate early in the Fall of 09. So I may be stuck in a politics class, but at least Kristine and Drew are in it. We'll see. I was really hoping for a fun elective class.

The city is still wonderful-- it keeps raining. Not all day though. The weather hasn't been too cold like I hear it has been in the States. Highs in the 50's. I am a big fan of that considering I HATE cold weather.

The weekend has a lot in store for us-- a lot of exploring of Florence. I want to experience Florence and Italy as much as possible, but also get to see other countries.

We are planning on going to Greece for Spring BReak. Hopefully it works out because that is one of the places I have always wanted to go.

I will keep you updated after the weekend!

ciao!