looking for advice
I am just starting the program and was wondering if you guys could recommend how many courses I should take this term. I work as an academic advisor in China, and do a lot of that work after school hours and at lunch. I forsee having a some time during the working day to do readings and posts, but not quite sure how it will all play out. i don’t want to be overwhelmed, but I also want to be challenged.
2 or 3….what do you guys think?
MIKE
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jameschen 1:15 am on September 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I’d take 2, for quality over quantity.
Mike Rae 2:12 am on September 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
that’s where I was leaning…thanks James you probably just swung a life decision for me.
kstackhouse 7:17 am on September 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Two would probably be enough on top of your busy schedule. Good Luck.
Lisa Nevoral 11:40 am on September 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
With your busy schedule, I would take 2 courses. Good luck, Mike.
Shaun Pepper 4:59 am on September 9, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I would agree with all the above 2 seems like a good fit. Where in China are you working?
Mike Rae 4:37 pm on September 10, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hey Shaun, I am in Wuhan, China working for Maple Leaf Schools, BC accredited, BC salary, China cost of living. Its pretty good, but Im in my third year and I am getting a little China’d out. Not sure where the next move will be though.
joeltremblay 11:57 am on September 10, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi there Mike,
With a full teaching load I find I’m only able to keep pace with having one course per semester but I’m not as motivated as the rest here I guess 🙂
Good luck and enjoy yourself 🙂
Mike Rae 4:35 pm on September 10, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Thanks all, there is a lot of after school/lunch work that comes with Academic Advising, so I forsee having a little extra time between the school hours most weeks. I gotta be at work in front of a computer anyway and facebook and youtube are banned in this country, so I think two will be manageable.