Placement Exam results

So, we got placement test results today and I'm in level.....

7C!

Actually, I kind of expected to be in this level for some reason...

It's the highest intermediate level and just by looking at the textbook, it seems be just the right amount of challenging for me. Plus, it also means that by next semester, I'll be in level 8! Which is in the advanced group of courses. I suppose someone who is almost entirely self-taught should be proud with my standings...

I even got placed a level ahead of Stephanie! She's in level 6, but actually looking at my textbook, she thinks that she should be in the same level as me, which is definitely possible. She's a lot better than me in a lot of aspects. I wouldn't mind having the same class together anyways♪

Anyways, tomorrow, we have a short interview and then the weekend. School starts next Wednesday for me and we already have homework.

So far, my schedule consists of 6 core Japanese language classes in my level: Intermediate Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing, Kanji, and Grammar. Each of these classes are 1 credit each and are shared with the same group of students.

We can then select 1 or more specific focus classes, which are also in Japanese. I'm considering taking an Intermediate Composition class, an Intermediate Conversation A class (basic communication skills in daily settings), and an Intermediate Conversation B class (honorifics; speaking in a formal setting) so far. Debating whether to take a modern text reading class or a newspaper reading class.

As for extra classes, I really want to take an Art workshop through cross-cultural expression, since I love to do art and it's also a great opportunity to go on organized field trips to museums and such. There's also a new course called Japanese Social Attitudes and Behavior in the Contemporary Society. It looks really interesting and reminds me of the "Being British" course I took at Cambridge. These courses are conducted in English.

When I come up with my final schedule, I'll definitely report!