Something interesting happened today. You know, finals are approaching and everyone is all worked up. I have to admit, this semester has been very tough. Everything is twice as hard. I went to class everyday, every week and still end up knowing nothing about anything. So yeah, everyone is feeling the stress.
The Finals timetable is out and some people are happy about it, some people are okay about it and some are unhappy about it. Today's class featured an emotional debate between the happy and unhappy. I have to admit I think I understand why half the class wanted to have the Pavement Analysis exams on Saturday instead of Tuesday (they seem to have an exam the day before). I also understand why the other half wanted to have it on the set date, to get it over with and move on with other courses. So everyone had their own reasons and priorities.
What got my attention today was how the professor managed to solve the issue calmly, wisely and rationally. I was really amazed at how he controlled the argument, making fair points with an open mind. It's something I wish to learn to do. To be able to solve raising issues in class like a wise owl. Ah... I can only dream to be that kind of professor. :)
I'm too sleepy right now. I'll write more about this tomorow. I think.
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