Once again I’m enrolled in a class that makes me feel like an idiot. It’s like taking Stats class all over again – this time without the math. Oddly enough, I remember enjoying Poli Sci classes a decade ago. I must be getting more selective in my old age. Selective. What a polite way to say short attention span, lack of interest, and closed minded.

I do, however, like the research paper topic I’ve been assigned for the class: Does globalization improve living standards in developing countries, such as China, at the expense of reducing living standards in developed countries? Unlike the first few topics we’ve been reviewing this one does hold my interest. Guess I better start searching the library databases for appropriate readings. End of semester is just around the corner.

I’ve registered for one of my last mandatory classes for the Winter semester. It doesn’t begin until January and I’m already dreading it. I just don’t have sufficient background knowledge to successfully complete a 4th year course on warfare and tactics. I was hoping to get into the 2nd year survey course on the topic this semester but the application was denied based on the course not fitting with my program of study. Blech! The second year into course I could use doesn’t fit in my program of study but the 4th year course is mandatory? It’s a rare day when I regret my choice of university but it has been happening more and more often of late.

At least I’ll be done in Dec. 2010. I think. Keep your fingers and toes crossed for me.

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