GTKY Mondays

theholmanherd · January 2015

Learning new things can be fun, so let's talk about education.

1. If you went to college, what did you study?

2. What was you favorite class in school?

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy?

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for?

5. What is something you would like to learn?

Shauntee · January 2015

I guess I'll just right in...

1. If you went to college, what did you study?
I majored in Anthropology with a minor in Women's studies.
I also have a Masters if Arts in Organizational Management.

2. What was you favorite class in school?
A Culture through film class. We watch movies that were made in a certain area, like Cuban and then an American made movie about the same culture and compared the differences.
That class is the reason I want to travel to Cuba.

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy?
I took a one night cupcake decorating class. It was a bunch if fun.

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for?
Archery

5. What is something you would like to learn? German. I started picking it up a little with the DuoLingo app, but need to get back into it.

Ann612 · January 2015

1. If you went to college, what did you study? Majored in mathematics.

2. What was you favorite class in school? Math and art. I also loved Chemistry.

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy? When I was younger I took art classes but I haven't done any sort of class for a hobby as an adult.

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for? Volleyball. It's the only sport I have any kind of ability in, and I loovveee playing. Helps that I am 5'9".

5. What is something you would like to learn? Another language.

Shauntee · January 2015

@kensie5226‌ I loved my physics classes also. It is so awesome that you are on a triathlon team. I can imagine the dedication and drive you need to compete.

theholmanherd · January 2015

1. I studied criminal justice. It was fascinating and I loved it. I never ended up going to law school, so it was a fun waste of time. Lol!

2. I loved all my criminal law classes. I even kept my textbooks. I also loved my biology classes: bio 101, microbio, marine bio, and (not bio) geology. I remember the most from those classes.

3. Marine biology, Spanish, backpacking (it was basically a weekend camping trip!), and educational philosophy.

4. So many! Tennis, golf, swimming, karate, surfing, skiing, archery, kickboxing, and horseback riding.

5. Spanish. Also, I want to learn how to train animals.

BandM14 · January 2015

1. If you went to college, what did you study?

I have a BA in Psychology and an MA in Mental Health Counseling

2. What was you favorite class in school?

In college, Psychopathology. In high school, I liked English classes and AP Psych.

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy?

I went to ballet classes at least 6 days a week growing up! I also took piano lessons for 5 years.

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for?

Honestly I am not big into sports, but I'd like to start doing yoga lessons again. I loved Bikram for about a year leading up to my wedding, but then I got lazy and stopped going.

5. What is something you would like to learn?

I would love to learn another language as well, possibly French. I'd also like to learn EMDR, which is a treatment for trauma, and you need a special training in it. They offer trainings every so often in my area, so I'd love to go to the next one.

theholmanherd · January 2015

@Shauntee, I studied contemporary film in one of my classes and it was awesome! And I'm Cuban, so I love that someone else is excited about Cuban culture.

Shauntee · January 2015

@kensie5226‌ thanks for the offer. I am half German so it is something I've wanted to peruse for a while. They only offered Spanish and French while I was in HS and then, the year after I graduate they added German classes. Good luck getting back into the triathlon groove.

@sammae‌, unfortunately, I don't think I know of many people who are actually working in the same field that their degree is in.

@rainbowbridge14‌, that crime and incarceration class sounds fascinating.

deelopi9 · January 2015

Happy Monday!!!

1. If you went to college, what did you study? B.S. for School of Hospitality

2. What was you favorite class in school? Psychology

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy? Hip-Hop Dancing, Cooking & Cake Baking/Decorating Class

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for? I'm not really a sports kinda girl but distance swimming would be fun

5. What is something you would like to learn? DH and I had a great time doing the cooking class. Baking is my ultimate stress reliever so more cooking classes, learning how to make sushi, french cuisine dish.

deelopi9 · January 2015

theholmanherd said:

@Shauntee, I studied contemporary film in one of my classes and it was awesome! And I'm Cuban, so I love that someone else is excited about Cuban culture.

@shauntee @theholmanherd Growing up I've watched a lot of Cuban documentaries and can't wait until I can visit Cuba with my family.

AnnaClaire256 · January 2015

1. If you went to college, what did you study?
I have my masters degree in elementary education with a math minor. I taught kindergarten for 5 years and decided it wasn't for me! You live, you learn.

2. What was you favorite class in school?
I always loved math. I especially liked any course that was algebraicly based. Geometry, not so much.

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy?
I've taken a cake decorating class at a local bakery. I wasn't half bad! Perhaps I missed my calling

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for?
I've thought about tennis lessons. I come from a HUGE sports family with lots of college football and professional tennis players. One of my cousins even went to the Olympics! Wish more of those sporty genes came my way.

5. What is something you would like to learn?
I'd really like to learn to write calligraphy. What an awesome talent to have!

ladam0525 · January 2015

Learning new things can be fun, so let's talk about education.

1. If you went to college, what did you study?- Nursing

2. What was you favorite class in school?- Anything science related.

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy?- I was taking barre work out classes which I really enjoyed, but it got costly so I had to stop.

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for?- I would like to learn to run.... I am a TERRIBLE runner. I feel like I hold my breath so I have poor endurance. I commend all you marathon and tri runners... I'd like to start by running a 5K.

5. What is something you would like to learn?- I would like to take cooking/baking classes. I really enjoy cooking and baking and would like to learn to make something new. Or cake decorating... I love cupcakes, they are delicious and make me smile

BunnyBerry · January 2015

1. International studies (an interdisciplinary major), Chinese, and Education.

2. Best classes ever - a Drama class where the class produced a play I wrote, and a World Issues class where I first learned about the worst of the 20th century and learned to see myself as a world citizen.

3. I took 3 semesters of badminton in college just for the fun of it...it took me (literally) years to be able to hit the bird with the racquet when trying to serve, but after getting the hang of it, it became my favorite workout for years.

4. I have no interest in taking lessons for any sport, except maybe how to clean the house in 30 minutes and magically expend 1000 calories while doing so. Crohn's + IF makes me tooo tired for physical exertion.

5. I would love to learn to knit. I have been taught 3 times by different people but the results were pitiful and the ability just won't stick in my brain. My grandma knits items for charity and I would love, love, love to help her keep that legacy going but I'm afraid it's hopeless. So given that knitting is out of the question...definitely quilting! Our bed has 5 quilts made by grandma and I dream of making one with dozens of random fabrics.

dancerspose · January 2015

@theholmanherd I'm pretty sure it was supposed to be me this week, but I've been so distracted at work, thanks for jumping in! I'll take next week for you!

1. If you went to college, what did you study? I studies political science undergrad and public policy in grad school

2. What was you favorite class in school? When I was studying abroad in college I took a class on Czech relations with the US taught by a former dissident and ambassador to the US it was fascinating to learn from someone with those types of experiences.

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy? Like @annaclaire256 I took a cake decorating class too, one of the Wilton ones. I enjoyed it and still use some of the skills.

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for? I take adult ballet classes, which I love. I'd like to learn to snowboard, but I'm not a terribly adventerous person.

5. What is something you would like to learn? I took a pottery class in high school and loved working on the wheel, I'd like to take some classes on that. Our local art museum offers them, but unfortunately the classes are pretty expensive. Some day I hope to be able to.

Remylove1011 · January 2015

1. If you went to college, what did you study? I was a double major in Psychology and Music (Voice Performance) and I have a Masters of Social Work.

2. What was you favorite class in school? This is a tough one for me. I guess I'd say my favorite class was abnormal psychology during undergrad since the professor was one of te best I've ever had and he made the topic even more facinatin than it already was.

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy? I'd say my wholeMusic major was because it was something I enjoyed tha I wasn't willing to give up yet. More recently I'd like to take a painting class. I've been doing it a lot more and just love it.

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for? Ugh, I'm tragically uncoordianted. I played soccer for a while as a kid, but ended giving it up when I got to highschool. I honestly probably would not take a lesson for a sport.

5. What is something you would like to learn? I'd love to learn to crochet. I always see these cute things on pinterest and I feel like I would find it relaxing.

@rainbowbridge14‌, I did an internship in a prison for a semester and it was definetly an interesting experience. I always like classes that take you on field trips, so your class sounds like fun!

tiffmich08 · January 2015

WOW! We have a lot of VERY smart women on here!!

@theholmanherd what a fun thing to study in school! I bet it was fascinating! I love watching all of those ID channel investigation shows!

Learning new things can be fun, so let's talk about education.

1. If you went to college, what did you study?

Broadcast Communications. I always wanted to be a sports broadcaster!

2. What was you favorite class in school?

Anything that WAS NOT math! Terrible at math, great at English.

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy?

A few hip hop classes here and there. I danced all through HS and then one year in college.

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for?

hhmm....I'm not very athletically inclined, but I'd love to learn to ski better. My husband loves it, but I just can't hang with him.

5. What is something you would like to learn?

To be more creative and crafty! I love Pinterest, but my creations never seem to turn out the way they do! ha!

Ann612 · January 2015

high five @amlrunner !

LindseyM2012 · January 2015

So many people have such interesting educational backgrounds!!! You all sound so darn intelligent!!! @kensie5226 – I really would like to know what career path you’ve taken with your smarty pants degrees.

If you went to college, what did you study?
1. I studied psychology in undergrad. I am now in grad school getting my masters in counseling.
What was your favorite class in school?
1. Anything psychology-related: I loved Abnormal Psychology in undergrad and Maladaptive in grad school.
Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy?
1. I have not, but I REALLY want to take a cooking class someday. And I would really like to get back to piano or vocal lessons.
What sport would you like to take lessons for?
1. BOXING!
What is something you would like to learn?
1. Like a lot of you here, I’d love to learn another language. Spanish would be the most practical, but French or Italian would be more fun.

Gizmo36 · January 2015

1. If you went to college, what did you study? I have a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.S. in Education with a School Leadership Concentration. I taught for 16 years and now I am a school administrator.

2. What was you favorite class in school? Any and all math classes!

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy? I took an online photography class last year. I would love to take an in-person one at some point.

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for? I guess running is something I wish I were good at. I've tried the Couch to 5K program and it didn't really work for me.

5. What is something you would like to learn? I'd like to learn how to knit more than just scarves, and I'd love to learn how to crochet too. My mom crochets, and she's tried to teach me, but it didn't stick.

megrae12 · January 2015

1. If you went to college, what did you study? I studied Psychology, minored in History.

2. What was you favorite class in school? Psychology and history. I am a nerd.

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy? Yes, I took a singing class and actually sang opera. I was not anywhere near a music major so it was always interesting. I sang in an all girls group, all of whom were music majors. I learned a lot in there.

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for? If you count Dressage (horseback riding) a sport. I took lessons for that too. I miss that the most, I think.

5. What is something you would like to learn? I want to get some equine science classes under my belt. I love everything about horses, so learning how to better care for them, seems to be a natural progression. Did I mention I was a nerd? :-B

Tiko99 · January 2015

Learning new things can be fun, so let's talk about education.

1. If you went to college, what did you study? Undergrad I studied English/journalism (I wanted to work at MTV) and my Master's degree is in Environmental Science

2. What was you favorite class in school? Endangered Habitats and Medical Anthropology

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy? I actually haven't. I've taken boxing lessons, but not an actual class.

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for? Boxing...I love it, but just don't have any boxing gyms by my house.

5. What is something you would like to learn? To paint!

sunshine412 · January 2015

1. I have a B.S. in laboratory science.

2. Anatomy & Physiology

3. I took a number of cooking classes several years ago, I really enjoyed them.

4. I would love to take a tap class. I used to love it when I was little.

5. I'd like to learn more about real estate.

theholmanherd · January 2015

@shafwilson‌ omg I'm so sorry! I don't know how I got it in my head that it was my turn. I'll remember next go-around!

Gizmo36 · January 2015

@Rumbera28 I am drooling at the thought of your Symbolic Logic class. That sounds like so much fun!

@BlueFairy5 I did two courses through https://www.flyingphotoschool.com/ but I had bought Groupon-type deals so it was way less expensive than the actual prices listed on their website. I did one that helped me learn some of the more advanced features of my camera, and another on composition.

For the hell of it I checked, and wouldn't you know, there is a Groupon deal for it right now. $19 for a $97 class. https://www.groupon.com/deals/flying-photo-school-9-64-portland-me

sunshine412 · January 2015

@BlueFairy5‌ Anatomy is where stuff is located in an organism, Physiology is how everything actually works together. It's generally the class you dissect an animal (which I didn't love, but it's cool to see how everything is connected).

megrae12 · January 2015

@BlueFairy5‌ I'm in love with all things Renaissance, but I also in love with Feudal Japan. Really, I can find any period in history interesting.

Ann612 · January 2015

@BlueFairy5

I love that you took the time to respond to so many people - how sweet you are!

I wrote a senior paper on how math influences art - I finally found a way to combine them!

dukegirlsc · January 2015

1. If you went to college, what did you study? Biology and Psychology

2. What was you favorite class in school? Psychology of the Brain

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy? I haven't really

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for? Skiing, I still need lessons after all these years

5. What is something you would like to learn? How to knit, I think I lack the patience but would like to try

hardlyhannah · January 2015

1. If you went to college, what did you study?
I double majored in Communications and Public Relations, and got a job planning events so I count it as using my degree - loosely anyway. That's part of why I majors in Communication, it was so broad it could be applied to anything.
2. What was you favorite class in school?
I really enjoyed taking American Sign Language. I took it for 4 semesters and would have kept taking it but I really wanted to graduate in 4 years and didn't have room in my course load for it anymore.
3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy?
Not really. I would love to take a class on different crochet techniques though, or bread making. Usually I just teach myself from YouTube videos.
4. What sport would you like to take lessons for?
I would love to learn how to pace myself when running, I can't seem to do it so running not on a treadmill always goes bad.
5. What is something you would like to learn?

I have wanted to learn French for a long time, I started on DuoLingo but didn't keep up with it.

dancerspose · January 2015

@theholmanherd no worries! I figured you were covering me, and I owed you, so thanks!

@firstarabesque arabesque were always one of my personal favorites, so much easier kicking that leg back than forward for me!

@BlueFairy - current events frighten me on sooooo many levels. I was actually having a conversation with a good friend yesterday that basically boiled down to a debate between isolationism versus global responsibility. It's interesting stuff for sure.

BandM14 · January 2015

@firstarabesque I haven't taken any ballet classes since the summer after high school

. For awhile in college I took hip hop classes, which were fun, but the teacher always said I still danced hip hop like a ballerina lol. I haven't done anything in awhile, which makes me sad. I think ballet would kill my body at this point in my life, and I've also feared that it would make me a little sad to go back to it since it would never be the same as how I danced before.

tiffmich08 · January 2015

@BlueFairy5 hahaha!! Too funny! That was one of the KEY decisions in choosing my major. What takes the LEAST amount of math classes. Ding, ding, ding.......Communication degree it is!

TTCBabyJ · January 2015

1. If you went to college, what did you study?
I studied Psychology (MA &Phd).

2. What was you favorite class in school?
My favorite class was Public Speaking. I absolutely love to speak in public. It is a real rush.

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy?

I was taking classes for professional Public Speaking, but the field is just to freaking competitive for me.

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for?

I would love to officially learn how to play tennis. I do it know but I'm just kind of winging it.

5. What is something you would like to learn?

I would really like to learn Spanish. It would be helpful with my student population.

deelopi9 · January 2015

@wazzu08 hey there!

Are you still in hospitality?

mugolik · January 2015

HI everybody! This really makes me miss school!

1. If you went to college, what did you study?

I majored in anthropology with a focus on the socio-cultural and a minor in sociology.

2. What was you favorite class in school?
All of my classes relating to my major/minor were my favorite. I loved learning about the inter-twinings of different cultures within cultures and why people are the way they are. I took a lot of women and gender studies classes, lots of diversity issues.

3. Have you taken a class for a hobby you enjoy?
I secretly enjoyed science as well although I always felt I wasn't smart in that way…I think I had a smart insecurity…like if I didn't know everything I wasn't smart enough to talk about it….come to think about it I think I might still feel that way about some aspects of my life…hmmm weird…I digress

4. What sport would you like to take lessons for?
sports always seem like a good idea in theory…but I have never been super competitive and honestly get bored of them pretty quickly….I like golf, the little I have played…but golf is less athletic and more psychological, an exercise in patience…I think we are all experts in that.

5. What is something you would like to learn?

Definitely another language. I think Spanish.

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