My Thoughts On J-Term
So, this year, Lynn introduced J-Term, it is a two and a half week semester where we take one class that is more innovative then regular semester classes. I think it was a really good idea, but I was talking to a couple friends the other night and have some changes.
First, it was supposed to be seniors got first choice, then down the line, but with trips, it was first come first serve. Trips were being filled before registration started. Also, I feel that there could have been classes more designed towards the real world. As much as I love the Reflections on Pinstripes class I’m in (yes, its all about the Yankees), I think I could use my time more wisely. I could be learning more from our coaches and getting more training so I’m better prepared for the coaching profession.
Had I really thought about what I was going to take for J-Term, I would have done an internship because it would have been less class work for me to do, and allow me more free time with my friends.
J-Term is great, because it brought my friends back early and allows for more fans at our games than we would have had. Talking with Duck (our Head Athletic Trainer) it means that some of the spring sports will start up earlier.
Christina Mendoza 1/12/09 12:37 pm
From what I’ve gathered this is the first semester J-term is in progress. I guess when something is new there will always be pros and cons about it. The good news is that the course you are taking seems fascinating! What an innovative idea for a course!