On the English Major Front

After a week of thinking about this big decision, I was positive that I wanted to be an English major. However, I was unsure as to whether I should change now, or wait until later in the semester once I got more work back. On Monday I got a quiz and response paper back in English, both of which I got B's. However, I still wasn't sure as to whether or not I should switch for fear that I would have switched too early without giving my current class some time to see how I do. On Thursday, I asked Herman what he thought, and he told me that either way was fine, and that I don't need to stress out too much about it. Thanks to his advice and encouragement, I submitted the paperwork to the College of Arts and Sciences office yesterday. Despite not having a new advisor and having to wait 2-3 weeks to get the form back, I consider myself officially an English major.

Every spring, UP sponsors a conference called "NUCL" (Northwest Undergraduate Conference of Literature). I got an email from one of the professors co-chairing the conference looking for interns. I met with the professor today to ask her questions, and will have an interview next week. There's only three positions, and it's a little competitive since 8-10 people on average apply. Also, the professor told me that sometimes seniors get priority because it would be their last chance to do this (not always a make or break factor). If I got this position, some of my duties would include administrative tasks (e-mail correspondence, entering info into a database), reading papers and deciding which ones will be accepted in the conference, logistical stuff (ordering coffee, making name tags). I e-mailed with one of the interns last year who really enjoyed the experience. I did not attend the conference last year, as Cady and I hosted a prospective student for Weekend on the Bluff (needed the day to clean my room and do homework!). Essentially, it might be a long shot as I was not at the conference last year and the positions are competitive, but hey, why not?

Surprisingly, my homework load this weekend isn't terrible as I got a lot done yesterday. Mostly I have to study for tests Wednesday and Friday. Tonight my friends and I are going out for Greek food and dancing, which should be awesome. Until next time!