Ahhh! I never seem to have enough time to study for my Irish language class and here it is time for the final. It is a good thing that I am only auditing the course or my GPA would be in danger of bottoming out something I worried more about when I was in school in Lubbock. It would never be acceptable for a Cum Laude graduate to make the grades I am making in this class.
I am not sure how people work full time jobs and go to school at the same time. My guess is they do not own their own small businesses and teach in the evenings. At least that is my story and I am sticking to it!
Maeve is certainly patient for putting up with my attempt to learn Irish and for actually grading my tests. Of course I was quite pleased to have made simply a passing grade on my mid-term exam.
Looking at the exam this evening, I am always surprised that I can read much of it, translate some of it, write a little and always find some of it that looks like new material. That is the scariest thing, since I should have at least seen everything before I got there.
This final was fair, the course was very interesting and despite what my grades seem to reflect, I did learn a lot and had fun doing it. Thank you Maeve; we all appreciateyour valiant efforts in teaching us to speak and read Irish.
Following the exam it was an Irish student and friend get together at the Center for Irish studies. Our group planned on a pot luck format and Lori had enough food to feed 30 more people. the real students had plenty to eat and for those who stayed to clean up there were left-over’s.
Like any Irish gathering, there was a little singing, some fiddle playing, a little guitar music and a lot of good conversation. It was a fine way to end the semester and get ready for the remainder of the holiday season.
Slán and Nollaig Shona duit!
