We have only been here for six days, but it honestly feels like it has been forever! I am ready for a set routine, so I can figure out when I have free time to take the bus to Edinburgh or go to the pubs with my friends. Monday, we finally started classes.
Interpersonal Communication 8 - 9:40 (Monday & Wednesday)
Scotland: Society and Globalisation (notice! no 'z') 1:30 - 4:30 & 6:30 - 9:30 (every other Monday)
Speech 9:50 - 11:30 (Tuesday & Thursday)
World Dance 2:50 - 4:30 (Tuesday & Thursday)
I also have a weekly chore which is taking out the rubbish and recycling on Mondays. We also have to help in the kitchen. My weekly kitchen duty is on Wednesdays from 11:30 - 1:30. We also have seven days for the term when we do nightly kitchen duty. It's not too difficult - the house wouldn't function if we didn't all take a bit of time to participate in helping. The only difficult task sometimes is understanding Henry (the chef).
I can tell my days are going to be packed to the max between my classes, duties, and getting my homework accomplished. My goal is to work on my time management this term. I really want to focus on my modules. I want to make sure I have enough time for my studies and accomplishing my travels and time with friends. This isn't just a walk in the park, by all means - it's also a scholar programme.
The past few days have sorta been a struggle - I have been ill with the stomach flu and a awful head cold. SOS Send my mama! Being ill in a foreign country is not fun at all. You're not in the comfort of your own home, and it kinda stinks. Thankfully, everyone has been understanding - I am still half deaf because my ears/nose is clogged, but it's getting better slowly.
I have not had any culture shock yet - the only thing that has thrown me off is how aggressive they are when they drive. I am happy to say I made it through the taxi cab ride to Dalkeith! Ufta! They also have these double deck buses, and when you ride on the second level you think you are going to tip over! Note: just make sure you don't want too closely to the road on the sidewalk or you may get 'knocked down.'
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