School semesters are always unbalanced, and probably for good reason. As an example, I will use my current semester. I have four classes with a total of 12 credit hours. The first two weeks included introducing myself to the instructors and "classmates" through online means such as email and Blackboard. I printed the syllabi, checked that I had all the required textbooks, and organized for the semester ahead. These last two weeks: four major essays are due. Two integrative essays, one research report, and one grant proposal. I have been reading, researching, and writing like crazy for over a week, and I am nowhere near finished.
Sigh--
Break over: back to work.
Laura
