26-01-2009

The grading system at NTU is a fair bit different than what I am accustomed to at RPI.  There a typical course consists of two to four exams throught the semester, a final, and homework assignments, all contributing relatively evenly towards the final grade.  My classes here have one midterm worth 20%, and the final, which is essentially your entire grade.  One of my classes has homework but it is not collected or graded.  This system encourages a general slacking procedure throughout the first few months of school.  I have heard a couple locals explain that they are on vacation until finals start at which point they study furiously and then vacation starts again.  I have been trying to stay up to date on my class subjects but it is a little more difficult.  

This is the front of the campus art building which is possibly the coolest building I have every seen.  I don't have any classes there but I like taking pictures of it anyway.