What Has Latin Done for Me Lately?
Question:
How is the final going to be structured? I believe it is most going to be like the sheet that says A. Verbs in the left hand corner. I just want to be sure because we have recieved so many sheets to study with over the past week.
Thanks
Stacey Bedard

What Has Latin Done for Me Lately?
Finals week stinks...
Good luck everyone
Stacey Bedard

What Has Latin Done for Me Lately?
Hey friends:
Incase some of you didn't know, I lost my glasses. :( And as much as I love being semi blind, I would like to find them. They are black with pink on the inside, not very thick... I think someone may have taken them home from another class. :( Oh well, if anyone sees them let me know please.
Thanks!

Stacey Bedard

Dear all-

It's me, your teacher, Ms. Garrison! I cannot believe it is over either. I had to leave in a haste today because I was getting all mushy like I do always at the end of the semester, when that last class comes and goodbyes must be said. I have had a wonderful time with all of you, and you guys have been hands down the funniest, liveliest, and smartest kids that I have taught beginning Latin to (and this is not an exaggeration...perhaps I need to admit I am becoming better at teaching this stuff myself...). Becky, your posting was lovely, I had no idea you guys had such good times between 12.50 and 1.00 (it was all downhill from there...). You are most welcome to audit the class next semester and thus get a leg up into Latin II when you finally take it for credit. And you can also blog with the rest of the class, if only to tell us what you will be up to next semester... Best wishes to all for the holidays---don't forget to practice your Latin religiously every day until we meet again (yeah, riiight).

Yours (=Vestra),

Eleni

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I cannot believe this semester is already over. I can remember blogging the first week of class and thinking it would be the longest semester ever. Everyone thought I was nuts to take Latin, but I have my reasons. Turns out this class is awesome. I have learned SO much. I am actually looking forward to Latin 2.

I think your post is nice Becky. It was sweet of you to pay tribute to your Latin friends. It's really rare to make friends in college classes. normally we have a class with someone we like, hang out with them all semester, class ends and you never see them again. I hope this is not the experience you have, Becky.

I've also made friends through Latin. The person whom I am closest to would be Candace. I love that little goof ball. Poor thing had a panic attack today worrying about finals. She is a good kid and I see us being friends after this class. I got along with everyone; awesome class. Aside from Candace, I was friendly with Stacy,although I didn't get to know her too well and I wish I would have, she seems like a very nice and intelligent girl. She totally rocked Latin. I also found Jamie quite interesting. She has the same sense of humor as I do and we shared a laugh or two. We had a lot of characters in our class...it will be nice to have the same people in class next semester. ESPECIALLY OUR AWESOME MAGISTER!!!! :)

Well, friends, I know I say it all the time BUT it's time for study groups. Candace and I will be meeting at least 3 times next week. If you want in let me know. Jamie, you better show up!!! ;)

If you can't make it and have questions, use the blog, our wonderful professor and fellow students are great about answering questions.

For those of you who won't be in class tomorrow, good luck. And here's to a rap free Latin 2!!! hahaha I'm joking...kind of.

Stacey Bedard

Well, kiddos, it's over, and not one of us decided to end it all this semester. I'd say that deserves some congratulations.

I feel like a complete douche for always forgetting to do these blogs. I wish I had remembered, because that extra credit is definitely something I'm wishing that I had right now. Congrats to everyone who remembered to do these blogs, too.

I sincerely doubt I'm getting an A in this class, so I'll see some of you at the final. This post is just to recount the good times I had in Latin class...like that funny picture of Quintus and his friend "exercising themselves."

Olivia: You sat in front of me and it was just by pure luck that we both work for Judy. We can always hate her together in spirit. I hope you have a kickass Christmas and that the kitties continue to thrive.

Mia: You introduced me to that awesome tshirt site. Haikus are easy But sometimes they don't make sense. Refridgerator. Thanks for the Googlie, the Hershey's Kisses, and the laughs. Danny Devito drunk = funny.

Rachel: You sat in front of Olivia so I didn't get to talk to you much, but you almost always dressed in cute clothes, and your knitting is awesome.

Jordan: The life of the class. I'll definitely miss the random freestyling and all around kookiness that is you. Your Bill Cosby impersonation will make me laugh for many moons.

JD: It seems that you were always the last to finish the quizzes, but it's all good because you probably attempted more on the quizzes than I did. I hope you find the dog you want, and thanks for introducing me to Avatar. If I had cable/satelite at home I'd definitely watch it more.

Eleni: Our magister, you are awesome. Your dedication to our class definitely showed through, and you helped us all learn a rather difficult language. You were very patient with us and a funny instructor. It was great to have you, and I hope we all wrote letters well.

I wish I could say I'll see you all next semester, but as some of you know, I'm taking a semester off because I just can't afford another semester right now. Sum infelix, because once I've built my money back up, all you guys will be done with Latin and I'll be in a class of strangers. Eleni, hopefully I'll see you in the next round of Latin 2.

Becky Brown

Okay so I'm a little freaked, but I always get this way before exams, its just my nature. Stacey and I are planning on having three study sessions and plus studying on my own will be good.

And if my father is reading this (I guess he googled my name because he found out about my problem with declining a few weeks ago) hi!

Candace Kaw

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I am definitely studying over break!!!! If I miss a day of Latin I get confused...I'm nervous about missing class a whole before our exam never mind how crappy my memory will be afte break.

I'm taking tonight off to relax. I'm soooo tired and ready for school to be over. Next week, guys, we have to keep up on the blogs. I KNOW I will be asking questions! Let me know if I can help too.

See you tomorrow

Stacey Bedard

Today in class we were talking about how we should review over winter break as to not completely draw a blank when we enter Latin 2. In a way, I'll be glad for winter break just to have a break, but it's even better that we're entering Latin 2 next semester. I hated in high school when Spanish 1 was two semesters long, then you had the summer vacation and had to return the next year and attempt to remember what you learned in Spanish 1 to survive in Spanish 2. I think that's why after three years of Spanish, I can get by with picking out some words, but heck if I could speak any of it. I'm hoping winter break won't turn my brain into complete mush, but I do plan on doing some review over break.

On a sidenote, as a Christmas gift to myself, I want to invest in a Latin/English dictionary. I figure if it may never come in handy for class, it would be cool to have it on my bookshelf when the urge strikes to look up a random word. Yes, yes, I'm a nerd.

Olivia

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I was thinking about how I am going to spend the winter break, and then the thought of Latin hit me out of nowhere...
why? Because I remembered that I was taking Latin 2 next semester! I guess I was a little worried because I thought I would forget most of the words and declensions and such...
Hopefully the break wont hurt me that much, with remembering the materials.

Jeremy

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Quick reminder:
Do not forget about study groups for the final!!!! See everyone Monday!
Stacey Bedard

I have to agree with Stacey about the blog. I originally started blogging with the intentions of "Yes! I'm going to earn extra credit!" While that is a very nice incentive, it has been a very helpful resource to ask questions, see what everyone else is thinking, and I enjoy the posts Professor M. makes that give us supplementary information. Plus, I'm sure we all spend enough time in front of our computers, so doing something for class on a computer that doesn't involve a four-page paper is really nice.

Just one more week, guys. We can definitely get through it!

Olivia