Well, here I am, three days into law school and I haven't freaked out yet! Actually, things are going really good. I was afraid that there would be so much "homework" that I wouldn't be able to stay on top of everything, but it hasn't been like that at all. I go to school about 7:45 am and stay until about 6:00 pm. Not bad. Typical work day (and let's face it - I'd rather be studying law than working at a real job!). The time has been flying by for me (I'm sure Heidi disagrees) because the time is so valuable for me now (Economically speaking, scarcity creates value. My time is now scarce, and therefore it is valued more. Hence, it seems to fly by, because there's not as much to go around now. But I digress). Some days I only have two classes, but spend six hours reading and studying. Other days I have five classes in a day and therefore only get a few hours of studying (Strangely enough, every single day has a different schedule. Weird.)
I've thoroughly enjoyed it thus far, though. I thought that perhaps I might get burned out on all the intricacies of law, but nope. I've really loved classes and, more surprisingly, I've really enjoyed reading the material. But best of all, I get to spend the whole evening (about 6:00 - midnight) with Heidi and Trey. I didn't think I'd have much time for them, but FORTUNATELY, I've had just as much time with them as I did when I was working full time. Except now I get Saturdays off (Can I get a big WOO HOO?! Go on. Even if you're at an office or alone at the computer reading this, I want you to give me a "WOO HOO!" even if you just whisper it. C'mon. I need the encouragement, and I'll know if you didn't!).
We've become pretty good friends with the Hallewells (Troy and Jamie). He's a 3rd year law student and she has a degree in education. They are a very energetic, fun, and social couple and I've really enjoyed getting to know them. We will be going over to another couple's house
tomorrow (the Studyvins) and will be attending the ward campout (although we won't be staying over) at a park up in the Snowy Range Mountains nearby. So socially, we're trying to get our foot in the door. We went to a law school BBQ tonight (for all the law students). We didn't really talk to anyone other than the Hallewells, though. It was kind of a culture shock for me because they had two kegs of beer for everyone to drink (keep in mind, the event was sponsored by the law school). I watch closely to see which of my classmates partook, and surprisingly (to me at least), everyone choose beer for their beverage. It's certainly different than a BYU BBQ, I'm sure (Three words: green Jell-o and rootbeer).
Well, anyway, that's the story thus far. We're settling in for the time being. I've been working out a scheme to get back to Utah via BYU Law. I've been corresponding with the admissions lady who complimented me on how well I handled being on the wait list. When I told her that I'd be applying to transfer, she told me "I'll watch for it." Keep your fingers crossed!
I've thoroughly enjoyed it thus far, though. I thought that perhaps I might get burned out on all the intricacies of law, but nope. I've really loved classes and, more surprisingly, I've really enjoyed reading the material. But best of all, I get to spend the whole evening (about 6:00 - midnight) with Heidi and Trey. I didn't think I'd have much time for them, but FORTUNATELY, I've had just as much time with them as I did when I was working full time. Except now I get Saturdays off (Can I get a big WOO HOO?! Go on. Even if you're at an office or alone at the computer reading this, I want you to give me a "WOO HOO!" even if you just whisper it. C'mon. I need the encouragement, and I'll know if you didn't!).
We've become pretty good friends with the Hallewells (Troy and Jamie). He's a 3rd year law student and she has a degree in education. They are a very energetic, fun, and social couple and I've really enjoyed getting to know them. We will be going over to another couple's house
tomorrow (the Studyvins) and will be attending the ward campout (although we won't be staying over) at a park up in the Snowy Range Mountains nearby. So socially, we're trying to get our foot in the door. We went to a law school BBQ tonight (for all the law students). We didn't really talk to anyone other than the Hallewells, though. It was kind of a culture shock for me because they had two kegs of beer for everyone to drink (keep in mind, the event was sponsored by the law school). I watch closely to see which of my classmates partook, and surprisingly (to me at least), everyone choose beer for their beverage. It's certainly different than a BYU BBQ, I'm sure (Three words: green Jell-o and rootbeer).Well, anyway, that's the story thus far. We're settling in for the time being. I've been working out a scheme to get back to Utah via BYU Law. I've been corresponding with the admissions lady who complimented me on how well I handled being on the wait list. When I told her that I'd be applying to transfer, she told me "I'll watch for it." Keep your fingers crossed!
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