Tag: Quarter System

(Final) Fall Quarter in Review

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I can’t believe I almost forgot to publish a post reviewing the classes I took fall quarter! At the start of each month, I sit down to plan out all my content for the month in an Excel spreadsheet. Usually routine posts (like my monthly recaps and Thrifty Six collaborations) are the first I write down, so it’s surprising my fall quarter recap completely skipped my mind. As some of you may recall from my posts back in September, I was really nervous to start my senior year—I thought the quarter would be a huge disappointment because two of my best friends graduated and left in the spring. Well, I’m super excited to say that the start of my senior year exceeded all expectations and was everything I could have wanted. Continue reading “(Final) Fall Quarter in Review”

Quarter System Pros and Cons

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Finally, a new blog post! I’ve been super busy these last few days unpacking, getting into the swing of school again, and catching up with friends. But for today’s back-to-school post, I wanted to share some of the things I love and hate about going to a university that’s on the quarter system (instead of a semester system). People are always surprised to hear that I don’t start school again until the middle of September… in some ways, it’s one of the perks of having quarters, but starting so late in the year can also be a drawback. Keep reading to hear about all the unique aspects of a quarter system and some of my likes and dislikes! Continue reading “Quarter System Pros and Cons”