Depression. Wolves.

[caithream]

Yeah, angst.



At least, that's what my advisor told me today.

Seriously?! I mean, really?! I was shocked. I've heard so many other people that claimed to be both a literature major and a creative writing major, and I just, I don't know! But she said that a BA in English is a BA in English; I would need to declare to different department majors if I wanted two. Like History and English, or something. I mean... okay, yeah, I admit it, I'm a bigtime overachiever and I really wanted this. I don't know if this is just a USF thing, or what, because if it is, I'm going to be really pissed that I missed out on my opportunity elsewhere to get two majors.

So that kind of screwed everything up, as I thought I needed to take four more creative writing courses, etc. But, as it stands right now, if I understood everything correctly, I only need 21 more hours of Lit classes, 10 hours of a language course (UGHHH), 3 exit requirement courses (!!!), and, get this, 39 more hours outside of the English department. Holy moley. That's something I really don't want to do, but maybe I can find classes that can double as that and for my minor in History. I just have this horrible feeling that I'm going to screw this up righteously and not take the classes that I'm supposed to for graduation, thus not graduating on time, etc. But, I mean, really, who graduates on time, right? Ghhghasdjslafkj COLLEGE IS HARD.

Except, well, getting this email from my American Lit professor this evening KIND OF MAKES UP FOR IT:

Hello Sarah,

I would really like to use your midterm essay as an exemplary or near-perfect
student sample of this assignment for my future AML 3051 classes. I will remove your
name so that your essay remains anonymous. If this is OK with you, simply email me a
copy of your midterm essay in the form of a Word document attachment.

I do appreciate it. Your essay is remarkable for being well-written, articulate, and
engaging. Keep up the excellent work.

AHAHAH omg I am rather THRILLED. Especially when I thought I was just pulling stuff out of my ass. WIN.

Oh yes, AND, I wroted a 1900 word or so SPN piece here, mostly about the Metallicar, but I think the boys are in there a bit, OR SOMETHING.

Let me conclude this by saying DWIGHT, YOU IGNORANT SLUT. Ahaha I love it.

Comments

[stargazertook.livejournal.com]

Sucks about the non-double major thing, grrrrr. Can you have a double minor?

Also, OMG WINNNN! Dude, your paper is part of an entire curriculum! How majorly cool is that! YOU are the good example!

Ahahahaha, if I was there he'd be like, "and Dorothy, can I use your paper as the "what not to write" example?" Heehee!

[caithream.livejournal.com]

!!! Now that's an idea! I didn't even think about doing a double minor, haha, which is TOTALLY doable, seeing as they're from two different departments. YAY DOR OMG. <33333

HEEE I KNOW! I almost want to write a note on the end like, YES CHILDREN, impart on my wisdom and you will RULE THE WORLD. Except not really.

Nuuuuu I DON'T THINK SO. You are a lovely writer! Do you know how much I loved Fumbling Towards Ecstacy back in the day? Ahahahafjaklsdfjlsd.

[magikalrhiannon.livejournal.com]

Totally not surprised on the request to be used as an example. You really are that good.

Oh and commented on the story. again... alalskfdlsajfdaj;fdjakl;fjda. Just, you know, in case I didn't say it enough the first time.

[caithream.livejournal.com]

N'awwww YOU MAKE ME BLUSH. On both accounts. Seriously, you are the bestest ever. ♥♥♥♥

[magikalrhiannon.livejournal.com]

Just tellin' the truth my darling. Just telling the truth!

[berreh.livejournal.com]

UF has outlawed double majors except in the big (read: profit-generating) sciences. So Matt can major in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, but I wasn't allowed to major in History and Classics. Bastardos! So take your double major and fly with it! Flyyyy! \o/


Also, congrats on the essay, because you roxors.

[caithream.livejournal.com]

?! Geez, is this just a state of FLORIDA thing?? That's... really dumb. The Florida public education system is PUNISHING US, like always. Ahaha.

Eeee, thank you! ♥!

[poppyjar.livejournal.com]

At UCF, you can take any of the other English BA tracks (Literature, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, and their internal specializations) as a minor, so you could graduate with an English Literature Major and a Creative Writing minor.
Which is unsatisfying, but at least it's something.

[caithream.livejournal.com]

Hmm. Yeah, I think I can do the same thing at USF, but, I mean, come on, seriously, if I'm going to make the effort to take all the required courses for BOTH majors, don't you think we should at least get some kind of recognition for that? It makes no sense omg.

[flusteredspeech.livejournal.com]

Your school is STRANGE. I'm graduating with just the one major, English, but with both options of creative writing and literature under that major. Plus the two minors, but that's beside the point. I can't believe you can't do literature and creative writing and have them count them both somehow. WEIRDOS. And seriously, none of the cool kids graduate on time, I mean, I took an extra year. :P

And HOW SMART ARE YOU?! *proud face*

[caithream.livejournal.com]

OKAY, that's it. I am totes going to your school because obviously the Florida public education system has NO IDEA WHAT'S GOING ON. And besides, you have them thingers, big rocky hills with powdery white stuff on them?? IT'S A SELLING POINT FOR ME OKAY.

Omg maybe just a little bit. ;D *Clings!*

[hellogloworm.livejournal.com]

wow.. that's crazy.

when you start working on that history minor thing... give me a call. still looking forward to having more classes with you, my dear...

nevertheless, was that Cavedo? king of the pleated khaki and sneaker look? good job!

[caithream.livejournal.com]

This might change over the summer or whatever, but right now I'm signed up for Modern European History I with Boterbloem. I don't know if you've taken that one already, though, or not, or if you have a recommendation for a class that's still open? There's a class on World War I that I want to take SO BAD buuut not at 8:00 in the morning. Heh.

Haha, yep! Thanks! He shaved his beard, too. It looks kind of weird. :(

[caithream.livejournal.com]

OH AND: I think my mom might have sent your mom an email about it, but we were thinking about April 29th (a Sunday) for everyone meeting up at the Cheesecake Factory? If it's too soon or whatever, though, let me know.

[hellogloworm.livejournal.com]

I'm taking Modern History I right now but with not with Boterbloem.. I suggest taking Modern European History II... it's a lot more interesting. Do you have to take both I and II for a minor? That's the case for history majors.. so if that's the case, go for it. but i'm a bit bored with the class.

I'm taking Imperial Russia, History of China, and History of Ancient Egypt... just in case you change your mind. Also, this summer I'm taking 1960's in American Memory. I'm pretty excited.

I almost signed up for WWI! Apparently the professor knows everything and anything about it but i changed my mind for that same reason. 8 am is too much to ask!

April 29th sounds like a plan. I'll definitely keep my schedule open. mmmm... cheesecake!

[falterfrei.livejournal.com]

Seems to me, though, that there isn't all that much you can *do* with a creative writing minor anyway, unless you wanted to teach it. If you want to write and to publish, then you just do it... publishers want a publishable book, and I don't think they really care whether you have a degree or major in it or not.

Kudos on having the exemplary essay! That's awesome!