Clases

So the past few days, I have been getting started with my IES classes. I decided to take mostly IES classes (with the exception of one UPSA course) seeing as I wanted and easier semester. Let's see if this wish comes true or not.

LAS CLASES (CLASSES)

1. Advanced Grammar and Usage I (MTWR)
Our profesor's name is Javier. He's about 40 with a three year old and likes to make fun of american's spanish accents. He's really useful when it comes to learning culture phrases and situations. This class is only an hour long, but it's my favorite class of the day.

2. Women's Literature (MT)
We have a very involved professor who doesn't care about research/concrete sources, only our opinion. There is only one boy in the class (pobrecito), we'll see how long he lasts. Honestly, I feel like this class will be easy. Many of the stories we're reading I've read before, so I actually have an opinion!

3. Spanish Literature and Politics of the 20th century (MW)
This class is going to be alot of work. The professor is very young and dynamic; therefore he requires more out of us as students. The class is alright. I think it will progress to be more interesting...at least I hope!

4. Contemporary Politics of Spain and Portugal (TR)
This class is from 9am to 10:30. Needless to say, there are only 10 people in it, soon to be 5. The professor is a bit eccentric, but she's vowed to teach us some portuguese so I'm going to stick with her (not like I have a choice). Maybe only having a few people will end up being good; I mean how can you fail when there are only 5 people in the class?

So those are my classes so far. Besides reading animal farm in spanish (which I did today), I think things are going to get along fine. Now I just need to figure out how to cook. Today I attempted tortilla espanola and ended up with runny egg whites and partially cooked potatoes soaked in olive oil which fell out of the pan and ended up smoking up my kitchen. SO, I turned to my saftey (nutella and orange). The only place nutella has failed me is in my wasteline. hehe.

Adventuring to Madrid tomorrow (university Holiday) to explore El Escorial a bit. Will post pictures!

Besitos,
Ashley