Learning experiences #1

This semester has been extremely busy for me. Class work is picking up and I have recently started my new job that requires 15-20 hours a week. I am having to work really hard and manage my time efficiently in order to get everything done. I am enjoying my busy schedule though, because I am never bored. I like to constantly be doing something. I am also learning a lot in my classes that is interesting to me. I now know that there are theories behind why we laugh. I always just thought we laugh when we, personally, think something is funny. After learning about the superiority theory and incongruity theory, i now realize the certain situations that evoke laughter. I am enjoying seeing other students presentations and their views on why we laugh. It is very interesting to learn about that. This lit and civ class is different than any class I have taken in the past and it is offering a unique perspective on humor. The active classroom helps a lot with understanding other people's opinions. I am excited to see what movies other students think is the best comedy ever. The presentations will be great. I am also learning a bunch of new information in my other classes. BIS is completely new to me because I am not the greatest with computers. Marketing is interesting to learn about how companies market their products and why we buy them. I am also in a business Law class where we are learning the legal environment of business. I have no previous knowledge of the law and how it works, so it is interesting to read the cases and see why the judges rule the way they do. I am no future lawyer, but it is interesting to see how it works. I have also started a new book for my energy minor course. The Prize is a pulitzer winner and discusses the history of the oil and gas business. I am excited to continue reading this as it is a subject I am extremely interested in. This semester is teaching me a lot about time management. I am having to balance more than I ever have before. I am excited for spring break and to enjoy my time in New York City with the Fellows program. I will be able to take a lot away from that trip and live it up in the big city. Overall, my semester is going well and I am learning new things every week. My days are busy from start to finish, but i am enjoying the ride. I am excited for the rest of this semester and then enjoy a long summer here in Fort Worth.