Dead Week

Finally, we get a dead week. Except its really only a day- Monday there are no classes and Tuesday exams begin. My first exam is on Wednesday . . . . .

I’d have to say, the scheduling here is a little strange. Despite the fact that we have no dead week, I still don’t get done with exams until December 19, which is very late compared to most other schools. Though it gives me more time to study for the later exams, it does not help me on my most important exam- Organic Chemistry. Additionally, I have final portfolios and papers due in my English classes . . . a little extra time would have been nice for that too.

But every cloud does have its silver linings. As I was whining to myself about how I have to study in an erratic way because of the time constraints, I looked ahead to next semester. Not only do we get a spring break, but we ALSO get two days off for Mardi Gras. This is especially important because this year, Mardi Gras will fall on my 20th birthday. And boy, what a way to celebrate.

SO the moral of the story: It’s a give and take. I give up a couple of days of studying for partying . . . .just kidding, y’all. We work hard AND play hard here.

Welcome to Tulane . . . . where we have round-the-clock entertainment, whether it be from a parade, campus activities, or . . sadly . . a physics textbook on December 18 when all your friends are already getting their entertainment elsewhere!