Spring 2010 Afterthought

Spring 2010 is over, grades are posted and results were as expected.

• B - Algebra
• B - Ethics
• A - International Business
• C - Writing in the Workplace (Business Writing)

The business writing course was taught by the head of the English department. The good English doctor graded assignments and papers as if everyone was in their senior (4th level courses) year of English major. I have always prided myself on my ability to write, and despite a C-grade in that course I am not going to be discouraged. Pushing through to the end is a motto to live by.

All of my courses were taught by instructors with a Doctor's degree in their field. This can be good for the student when that instructor has not written a book on the subject. If that instructor has written a book on the subject matter, it is recommended that you read the book in advance of the course. He/she tend to impress upon the students specifics from their book, and even though it is not the course book, the material may be on a test or two during the semester.

At the age of 50 maintaining a B average in a University is a major milestone, and I am excited about such an accomplishment after two semesters at Columbus State University (CSU). I must admit that I had an excellent one-on-one Algebra tutor, Leah Conley. God bless Leah for pushing me when I was not in the mood for Algebra!