Terrific Thursdays

Viewing my student record, my professors gave me an A in music and a B- in microeconomics (which was okay but next time I take it the grade would be an A). Now I await my macro grade which is probably a B+/A-.

I only have one more day until I am officially no longer an Information Processor! I am so psyched! Within 72 hours I will be working as an Economist in Washington, DC. The landlady finally processed my check and I am ecstatic to remain within my budget. Now that’s willpower and self-control which will be applied to my next job as an economist.

Review to Renew

Forty-five minutes ago I froze while taking my macroeconomics final. The macroeconomic model of real gdp, consumption, and private and public savings kicked my butt. After answering all of the questions, I thoroughly reviewed each problem and re-calculated the equations to verify the correct answer and changed about seven of my answers. Redrawing the models enhanced my understanding of macroeconomy. Good thing too because next week I will be doing this for real as an economist. Upon submitting my final to the professor I thanked him for providing me with the transfer payment knowledge to secure an economist job in Washington, DC. After a lengthy discussion about Social Security and transfer payments he wished me luck. His class was extremely informative regardless of whatever other classmates proclaimed about both this course and Cleveland State University! This education landed a real-world job! I was happy about my return on investment :)

All is better on the university front because the economics advisor replied that I didn’t have to take the GRE while simultaneously compiling my application. And both of my CSU recommenders would also serve as my transfer university recommenders. Now all I have to do is study for the test. Even though I am tired from two grueling days of finals, I will at least make the effort of reviewing the sample GRE exam that I downloaded off of the Internet (Hey, it’s free!)

Thursday my foci will be: tying up all loose ends; preparing to move; and studying for the Intermediate Algebra final. The professor said that I had an A going into the final and if I did well I’d receive an A. I refuse to allow logarithm to deter me from that!

Let the Countdown Begin!

It takes effort to be happy, but it can be done. A certain outcome may seem preordained, but is that really the case? Try seeing the opportunities that are present in the situation, and you could change everything.- Horoscope

I was amazed how easy my microeconomics final was. It took me only ten minutes to answer thirty questions proof that studying, solving the study guide and writing down definitions of words that I did not understand helped me immeasurably! I feel so sure that finally I broke through and scored my first A. Afterward I picked my extra credit assignment and homework. Those points would boost my grade also. After resting, I will pick up where I left off with macro. My goal is to score an A especially since my economist job’s focus is macroeconomics. I am so psyched that it is almost over that I could hardly contain myself!

More good news: Yesterday my landlady emailed to notify me that I could move in this Sunday! That saved me $99.99 hotel fee which was reallocated towards my move. Since DC has a higher cost of living, the money would come in handy!

Two Weeks and Counting

In two more weeks, I will be in Washington, DC at American University; however, the financial aid progress has been moving at a snail’s pace because my aid counselor is very elusive. I have been unable to contact him since he left a voicemail last Thursday. This is crazy! One of the other counselors told me that my financial aid ward letter should be arriving this week; but, it is just too close for comfort. All I want is some stability for Chrissakes!

Tomorrow is the May primary where I will exercise my right to franchise. All I have are two more weeks!