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September 06, 2005
Oh, yeah, that one vowel is called a patach...
I just got back from my very first Hebrew class since 7th grade (if you could call Talmud Torah Hebrew classes), and to my surprise, I'm ahead of the game. It should stay that way for the next two weeks as we learn the Alef-Bet, the one part of the Hebrew language that I've already mastered. After that, all bets are off and I'll probably drop to the bottom of the class, but that's alright. Today's class (we learned alef, mem, nun, hey, and taf in both block and script, plus four vowels) was a nice confidence booster.
There's other good news about this class, as well. It's free (I'm not getting any credit for it, but I really don't need credit), and the book only costs $25. The book should also last me through both semesters. This is the best financial investment I've ever made. That alone is reason to take this class, especially after spending an amount of money I don't care to sum up on my Oberlin education and subsequent masters degree.
It's funny how differently my pursuance of entrance to RRC is going from other endeavors I undertake. Normally I speed through everything, making decisions before I can second guess myself and change my mind. It's now already been nearly 6 months since I first decided I wanted to apply, and things are going slowly and steadily. I'm on the mailing list for interested students. I've attended two online open houses. I applied to the Institute for Prospective Students (including writing an essay and getting a letter of recommendation) and have been accepted. I'm taking Hebrew classes. On Thursday, Lauren and I will register for a trip on birthright. I've started thinking about what I'll say in the essay that will accompany my application for admission. I won't even be submitting it until February at the earliest, but I'm building up to it. So unlike me. So frightening.
Ugh. I hope this doesn't mean I'm becoming a grown-up.
Posted to Jew-mania & Oberlin at September 6, 2005 12:27 PM