Today was my first day back at York U. It’s only been a month since I was last there, but there are new buildings open, and more new policies. One which actually works out is the new online registration for a GO pass certificate. Much easier than waiting in a 1-2 hour line. Finally, an improvement that really improves the student’s life!
My Research Methods Prof. seems like a real stoner/hippie. She just talks and her thoughts wonder all over. We had to introduce ourselves, and tell our favourite dishes. She then tried desperately to remember each person’s name. Put it this way, I had to tell her my name 3 times, and mine was the simplest of the class. By the end, she was calling one guy Crystal Ball, and another Sunrise. And the workload is absolutely unbelievable. There are at least 2 things do each week, and that does not include our big projects and exams. Plus the text readings, and research gathering. In my philosophy class, there will be a 28 page assignment due (on top of other shorter ones). Good god, 28 pages to fill!
I also got to see some familiar faces, and many new ones. I spent $300 on books, and plan on spending much more.
Tonight, I finished taping “The Power of Nightmares” on newsworld. You’re all welcome and encouraged to borrow it. It’s about how politicians now use imagined fears to further their policies. The main thesis is that Al Queda, as a world wide terrorist organisation, does NOT exist. Also, I’m right now taping “Children of Beslan,” so that too is for anyone who wishes to view it.
Over and out!
