I am finally three weeks into school and getting a hang of my schedule. Work is not stressing me out that much mostly because I am a few days ahead from working this weekend. I am excited about all my classes.
I am taking a History of Religion in America class which is looking at Native American religion and beliefs and how other religions then entered the continent. I am also taking a Quakerism class on social testimonies. I am not so excited about this class other than it is giving space to read some good Quaker books that I have wanted to read for a year or two. It is nice to be reading them and then having class discussions but I am not sure what I am getting out of this class yet.
My favorite two classes are English and a class called "narrative and the creation of self."
For english I am writing a paper on something important to me: community. The essay is a collage of stories around my year at Pendle Hill. It is nice to have time to reflect on my year and get a nice write up of the year and what I am taking away from it.
I am hoping to take some tips on how to make my blog/ writing better out of both my narative and english classes. The narrative class right now is looking at how we define ourselves through different types of writing. So next week I have to write my life story in four or five pages and then I will rewrite it as a myth and fairy tale later in the semester.
Social life is fun here at college but it is hard to stay a way from parties and people being harsh because they are drunk. In my world there would not be miss use of alcohol and other drugs.
This is a quick update and hopefully I will have more time soon to do a more in depth and spiritual update.
Love
Rebecca
3 comments:
Thanks for keeping this site current--I'm really enjoying following your journey.
And thanks, too, for reminding me of what I have come almost to take for granted... as someone whose social life is mainly centered around my spiritual life, and whose job is teaching, I am no longer exposed very much to heavy alcohol or tobacco use. I had almost forgotten how annoying they were to deal with during my time in college!
Looking forward to reading more as you have the chance!
Hey, Rebecca--
I'm glad the year has gotten off to a good start. I'm guessing you will find that some classes are indeed right up your alley, and others--even those you had thought would be stimulating--simply don't cut the mustard, for whatever reason.
I'm sad, too, to read about the partying. When I went to a college with Quaker roots (long before I joined the RSoF), I had hoped that I would be spared that "scene." Maybe there just aren't enough grounded young Friends at these colleges to help ground everyone else--kind of like needing to have a critical mass of certain Friends in worship or in business sessions in order to ground the body. -sigh-
That said, I trust you'll do the best you can to continue to be true to yourself, both in and outside of the classroom. And as Cat has said, thanks for keeping us updated about what's going on with you.
Blessings,
Liz Opp, The Good Raised Up
thank you Cat and Liz.
I am glad to say that I have found ways to get around the drinking and still be able to hang out on Fridays without feeling like a looser. I have found my group of Friends who do not want to drink.
I am still enjoying all my classes at some level but next week is midterms so everything is speeding up.
rebecca
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