school continues

[jazzfish]

In the summer I put together a plan for the courses I'd take. This involved taking four or five courses for each of the first three terms, fall 23 - winter 24 - spring 24, to get me through the time of no employment. Then for the second year, I'd take one course per term plus the thesis-esque "project/practicum", on the theory that I'd be working at least part-time by that point. I based the plan on the department's list of what courses would be offered when (fall/winter/spring).

On Friday the list of winter courses went up. Of the five I intended to take, three were missing. One showed up later in the day but that still left two unavailable.

I emailed the department yesterday and heard back this morning: "Unfortunately, due to technology changes they are not being offered this semester." Supposedly they'll both be available in spring. One is supposed to be anyway; I guess they'll squeeze the second one in.

It's doable. I can swap out a different course that's offered both winter and spring, and take four in the winter and five in the spring. It just doesn't really fill me with confidence that I'll be able to stick to my previously planned and workable schedule.

I am also deeply curious as to what "technology changes" is a euphemism for. Both of these courses are sequels to ones taught by my least favourite instructor this term. My suspicion, based on no evidence beyond "circumstantial," is that %&$ Rob didn't have his act together very much this term and is taking winter off to revamp his course plans for spring.

But on the bright side, the money should work out fine. Per the financial aid office my tuition deferment should go through tomorrow with no problem.

Onward.

Comments

[sartorias]

Phew! Good you can make that work!