I know, I know – classes just finished. I’m very, very happy about that right now.  But I’m doing an independent study over break, and I’m looking forward to most of my classes next semester.

For my independent study I’m getting cozy with the statistical programming language, R, and using it to recreate a model my mentor wants to adapt for our purposes.  Overwhelming?  A little.  Exciting?  Very!  Luckily, this overlaps with my job quite a bit, so I get paid for it.  My job is awesome, as I’ve said before.

Next semester I’ve got a good schedule: plant physiology, biochemistry, theoretical statistics, a plant chemistry seminar, a class associated with my research, and swimming and yoga.

I feel like there’s a lot of empty space in my schedule, but I’m trying not to overcommit.  That way, I can spend more time doing what I like at work instead of stressing over club events or last minute hw assignments.