- Physics (the introductory one for physics majors)
- Welding
- Time Series (a fun refresher, taught by a collaborator)
- French Conversation (this would probably require that I test for "placement," ichh)
- Chemistry (inorganic)
- Some other fun math or statistics course (Integral Equations? Topology?)
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Woodworking(this is my top choice, but I can't find a class, not at LSU nor any of the community colleges)
Thursday, September 07, 2006
More decisions.
Because I am on "sabbatical" this quarter, I want to take a class. Here are my options:
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Since sabbaticals can be most rejuvenating when doing something outside your field, welding would be a great choice. Tactile. Creative. Technical.
And you could make some quirky sculptures for your big little house in the woods.
Welding sounds really fun to me, too. There's something about actually working with materials in new ways, maybe.
I also think taking physics would be a blast. I worried too much about the math issues the first time around, and now I think I could relax more and get into the utter fascination of how things work.
Have a GREAT sabbatical!
Welding! Welding! Ooooh!
I agree with the other commenters: welding! Absolutely welding! Too cool (or would that be "hot" in this case?).
You use your intellect enough.
Work with your hands!
Actually, I'd vote for French conversation, just because it gives you an excuse to go to Paris. But that's me.
I have to agree with everyone else - do the welding. I think you would probably have a blast!
If not that, then physics. The first course is all about dropping things. That's fun too.
Photography. That's what I'm going to do someday when I'm in your position. But if not, then probably French Conversation, as long as you don't have to take a test.
I took welding at a community center in high-school.... it is great fun, and is just so different from day to day academic work. I'd say go with that.
I also vote for welding! I would absolutely take a welding class. Think of all of the weird crap you could make for your family and friends!
Welding sounds fun, but I think I might go for P-Chem, myself. Think of the experiments you could do in the kitchen!
I have too many decisions to make right now. Someone just tell me what to do.
You sound like an undergraduate :)
I also vote for welding. Any sort of fabrication is cool as hell in my book.
AP, if you take French Conversation, I can make you practice!! I mean it!
AND... you can join me on my trip to the French Riviera for Christmas to visit my family :-)
Welding is an absurd amount of fun. There's just something about joining metal with fire and cutting metal with fire.
I'm a crack solderer. Will that skill transfer to welding?
ooh, they ALL sound fun. I know you will enjoy whatever you pick (and I will envy you). :)
As someone who's worked as a welder, I have always enjoyed it. You need a lot of space if you're going to do it at home (with concrete floors and secure access to prevent you from accidently blinding loved ones) but a cheap fux core welder can be had for under $150, and auto body shops will frequently let you have scrap pieces of steel for free.
Obscure thing you should know: if you've ever welded, you'll be considered something of a 'risk' for MRIs for the rest of your life (I get wanded for about 15 minutes when I go). The things you learn.
One of my favorite subjects is algebraic topology. To me it provided the most interesting mathematical results for the least amount of effort. A good instructor and good text are key, however. An intro text (which I liked) that punts on rigor so that it can provide a quick introduction to the cool stuff is Topology of Surfaces by Kinsey.
Oh, sweet Jesus -- please take welding. Please. Then post pictures of you in your welding gear.
I can't be any more emphatic about this.
Welding is fun, wood working is more fun because you get burned less.
I vote for welding first and Physics second.
Welding sounds nice and stress-free. Of all those, I'd pick French Conversation first, followed by the Time Series, followed by Chemistry. Physics and math sound like far too much work.
i stumbled across your blog today and the reading is fascinating. thanks.
recommendation - balance your brain. take something that uses the other side of the brain from what you normally use in lectures.
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