.' JUNIOR MARY MCKEEVER researches for aclass in the Brackett library Nov. 12. Dealing with upper-level courses, most juniors had toadjust to heavier class loads. ,A. BEENE per-level c.furses chan he junior year of college meant different things to different people. To some it may have meant they were accepted into privileged housing. To others it simply meant they were one step closer to graduation. Some even said junior year was the most difficult year of college. "I(s harder because thedasses are harder and the teachers expect a lot more out of you but don't seem to explain things as well," junior Tara Tarole said. "It seems that homework is a lot more frequent; it is not just studying for tests." Junior criminal justice major Josh Rose said he had trouble finding time to socialize because of his course load. "In your first two years in college you make all your friends, then in your last two years you just try to hang on to them," Rose said. Rose said the heavier schedules played a role in social life changes. "Your junior year hits and you get swarmed with your major classes, and those classes tend to get down to the nitty-gritty." Rose said. "The information is more would be that way," Barron said. " It is going to be great. 1am really looking forward to it; I'm going to be more active in my club and do Belles and Beaux," Junior communication disorders major Justine Buchanan said she had two difficult semesters this complex." For some students, however, the junior year did not seem any worse than previous years. L;::J!II.!!!'=I... year. ,. "I am starting Junior youth and family ministry major Chad Barron, who recently changed his major, was one such student. Looking ahead to his class schedule for his senior year, Barron said he was expecting another tough semester. Barron said everything would pay off in the spring of 2006. because he would be in class only part time. "1spread out my schedule so it c1inicals along with my other classes [in spring of 2005]; I'm doing Spring Sing; and I'm going on a spring break campaign," she said. "There really is not much you can do to prepare for it - you just have to do it." In spite of her hectic schedule. Buchanan said she would only change one thing about her junior year. "More time with friends, less time with homework," she said. - STACEY CONOOlORA 71- JUNIORS
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