Let's go Midterms, Let's go! (clap clap)

Hello, Week 6. I've got 4 more weeks to go and then I can say I braved a whole quarter at a University institution (think beyond, think ahead, think for the future). Again, I must say that the quarter schedule is the fast-lane. It is up to the individual to keep up and swim along with the rest of the students. There is no excuse whatsoever to say that an individual was not helped along the quarter. There is numerous help available if any student is struggling with a particular class. It is just a matter of seeking guidance and help.

These are the classes I am taking:

1. Multivariable Calculus with Gregory Knese (chili pepper.) and TA Jacquie Rische (awesome.) -- this is my favorite class.
2. The Anthropology of Cyberspace, Power, and Culture with Tom Boellstorff and TA Steve Rea
3. Asian-American Studies of Filipino-American Literature and History with Dorothy Fujita-Rony
4. Critical Reasoning with Jeremy Heis and TA Samuel Fletcher

If I ever struggle in math or any other class, there are office hours (TA/Prof), a tutoring center, LARC (a paid tutorial "class"), and clubs affiliated with your class topic. Also, you can tap a fellow student on the shoulder and ask for help. And that's the key: ASK FOR HELP! Ask for help if you need it. That is the best advice to give when you're at a 10-week system. Don't think you're dumb for asking help. How else would you learn the material if you don't ask? It's probable that the fellow next to you might have the same question on their mind. And again, you're paying for this education, it is your right to ask.

The UCI campus during weeks: 4-7 are a sight to see.

1. Most students look like death due to midterm studying
2. Aldrich Park is more populated with students lying lifelessly on the grass due to stress/study
3. Starbucks is like a stock market.
4. Clubs are continually selling and marketing their club by making food, providing entertainment, etc.

A great outlet to the midterm adventure is located across campus. Take the Watson Bridge and forward yourself to the university plaza at a nice tea cafe called, "Cha for Tea." Not only known for their infinite amount of teas available, but all the workers are friendly and make you forget that you have a midterm coming, essay due, etc. This tea place is better than the service that you get at a five-star restaurant because of the high-spirits of people. It puts you in a happy mood. Which we all would want, yes? They also offer free samples of their teas, free samples of their food, and when you purchase tea and would like to adjust the sweetness, they'll gladly do it for you. Total service indeed. I recommend their Iced/Hot Jasmine Milk Tea with mini pearls. mmmmM, tasty. Oh, and crispy chicken.

See, I've forgotten about Midterms already, I'm heading to Cha.

Chao.