Crises continued (more like options)

UNL has a women's and gender studies program that I hear is very solid. They also offer a minor in human rights. Out of state tuition is still lower than Union's rates (as long as I lived off UNL's campus), but it'd be even more appealing if I could figure out a way to gain residency. Apparently you have to live in Nebraska for 12 months (and not be here for higher education).

"Majors can pursue 2 routes. Option A requires 36 hours. Option B requires 30 hours plus 18 hours in a related minor to be determined in consultation with a WGS advisor."

Assuming all of my general education credits transfer, I would need to take 48 credits to graduate. If I took 16 credits each semester, I could graduate in three semesters--that's one semester longer than I planned at being at Union. For some reason, I envisioned starting the four-year journey from the very beginning if I transferred (which is one of the reasons why I've readily dismissed it in the past). If it only takes one semester more, is cheaper than Union, is in an atmosphere I find stimulating, and I'm meeting people who are more like-minded (or at least open minded), excited and engaged in each course, and ending with a major that let's me make a significant difference--what's holding me back?

My mind isn't made up on going, but it is definitely made up on pursing this option. I need more information. And I need to stop looking this stuff up and go to bed.

3/4 College-Life Crises (yes, this again)

Sociology. No matter the context, I keep thinking about it. Social construct. It's everywhere (mostly because I'm inside of it). Fitt's World Lit, I always spin the wheel on Sociology. Conflict and Peacemaking, I relate every article or paper to concepts like Structural Violence and the Trope of Marginality. Public Relations, I learn about (aka, pay attention to) the way humans relate in a crises or react toward persuasion. Reporting, understanding the best ways to approach people, make them feel comfortable with body positioning, draw out conversation from them.

Social psychology. I can't get enough of it. Those parts of my classes, I love. The rest, I very nearly hate. While sitting in classes, I wonder about why everyone does everything (okay, not just in class). I develop (not so) silly theories about how writing utensil and shoe choices reflect personality and priorities. Maybe everyone does that. Maybe it's just common curiosity. Or maybe curiosity, even the common type, shouldn't be so easily written off.

Floetry

Lines I love from Andrea Gibson's "Yes"


"so this is for the day we'll quit or jobs and work for something real

we'll feel for sunshine in the shadows
look for sunrays in the shade
"

I want to dream this poem too

Frank Sinatra by Katie Wirsing

The L Word (disconnected)

The wail echoes loneliness
(for loneliness is not my own
or yours--despite how deeply
in penetrates our souls).