The W (at last)

This is a visual approximation of my predicted emotional trajectory during my time abroad (and subsequent return home), courtesy the Student Handbook. Click to enlarge:

Academic Preparation yo yo yo

So, today course pre-registration opened at 9:00AM CST, srsly? Yes. So, at 10:00AM my time, I logged onto the program webpage and pre-registered for my classes. The directions specifically said not to sign up for language classes, since everyone gets placed based on an assessment test administered during orientation, but the form still listed language courses among the options. It looked like some people had signed up for language classes, though (each course had little brackets with a number, like "[-2]," to indicate how many people had already registered for that class), so I'm hoping that I get extra points for following directions. I just really hope I get into my art history class...aside from my language class, that's the only other thing I'll be taking with the center, so it really will make a difference to me. I've got a couple backups -- a French history course, a literature course, and a sociology course on the EU and French identity -- and they all sound pretty interesting, but I just think art history would be the best fit for my schedule, since I've already committed to taking two literature classes at the Université de Nantes (the only way to get credit for my major) and I may end up taking a history class at the University as well.

Finguhz crossed kidz. I think I was one of the first people to sign up, so I'm sure it will be fine.

In an ideal world:

Courses at the Center
- Intensive French of some kind
- Art History

Courses at the University
- Literature
- Literature (lol)
- History
- Not too many strikes

It's OFFICIAL

Well, kiddies (and by "kiddies" I mean "me"), it's official now. I placed the necessary deposit about twenty minutes ago and now there's no turning back. I suppose it's about time I read the info packet I got in the mail.

Nantes, for reference: