How to get into college - Monday - Period 3

[baskiceball.livejournal.com]

“Hey guys, today we’re going to be talking about finals and finals week,” he said. “I know that you’ve been through finals week before and have taken plenty of finals in your life but college finals are different. They are definitely more intense and everybody kind of goes crazy during the week.”

“The most important thing is that you always be one-hundred percent sure of when and where your finals are. This is one test you can’t make up. Check, check and then check again. I can not tell you how important that is,” Marshall said. He got a little confused when his school used military time for their finals. “Second thing, make sure your alarm clocks are set right. Actually...that’s part of the first thing.”

“Okay, um, try not to anger anybody also studying. They very well might knife you. And try to convince your friends to not do anything interesting that whole week. If you know that they are on a road trip to go lick the Liberty Bell then that’s all you’re going to think about,” Marshall said. “I know most teachers are going to tell you to pace yourself and not to cram but we all know that you are going to be pulling an all nighter before the test. It’s just what we’re programmed to do. Try not to drink too much coffee during these all nighters. You’ll be spending valuable study time in the bathroom. I recommend candy for pick-me-ups,” Marshall usually gained 10 pounds during finals week.

“Listen to your instincts. You know what you need to do to make studying happen. Everybody has their own style. You just need willpower and the ability to buckle down and get a job done,” Marshall said. “And most importantly, RELAX. Seriously. Freaking out is going to get you nowhere. The only time you need to freak out over a test is if the teacher has your brother hostage and will kill him if you fail...but somehow I don’t think that’s going to happen.”

“So today we’re going to be going through a little obstacle course. Hypothetically you have woken up late for your 8 a.m. exam and now have five minutes to make it across campus to your classroom,” Marshall grinned. “Okay, I’m going to be honest. I just wanted to make you guys run around. It’s kind of funny I get to make people do these things and get paid for it. Um…have fun!”

[Wait for OCD is up!]

Library [06/16]

[likethegun]

While Sam was very, very glad to be away from the volcano, he couldn't help but wish that the island had taken them somewhere a little cooler. He didn't mind being inside on days like this.

Arts & Crafts, Monday [6-16], Period 2

[screwyoumarvel]

"Today," Steve announced to the students, "we have a theme for our workshop, and it is...bugs. That's right, bugs. You can make creepy sneak-attack bugs or cute bugs, or you can even make bug marks. All of the instruction sheets and materials you'll need should be at your work stations. I am not responsible for anything you do with the sneak attack bugs. Have fun!"

Basic Auto Mechanics, session 6, Monday period 4

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"Good afternoon," John greeted the students when they all filed into the danger shop garage. "I'd half feared we'd end up having to discuss getting volcanic ash out of a car's systems, but it looks like that's no longer a problem. So today we're going to look at changing wiper blades and replacing the fluid in your car's coolant system." He demonstrated both procedures.

"As a final cautionary note -- be very careful with the antifreeze, store it somewhere safe and clean up any spills you might have. It's very poisonous but doesn't taste that way, so pets and young children may be at risk if you don't." He looked around. "That being said, it's your turn."

[ooc:wait for ocd's up]

The Island moves [late Sunday night]

[cheminthehead.livejournal.com]

As the volcano continued to belch forth smoke and ash, Fandom Island had had enough. The machinery under the school hummed into life, analysed the situation, and with a high pitched whine and sudden pop, the island blinked out of existence.

When it was gone, almost as if Bali Hai had been warding off a rival, the volcano slowly began to subside. Not that anyone on Fandom Island could see it.

It blinked back in off the coast of Africa, nestling companionably close to another island.

Welcome to Madagascar! The causeway will carry you to Toamasina, with plenty of easy transport to the capital, Antananarivo, and the portal to Alexandria remains unchanged.

[some more links, and of COURSE there will be dancing lemurs at some point.]

Epicurist, Gourmet, Foodie [Monday, Period One]

[doubleohblonde]

The inside of the Danger Shop resembled what the students might have seen if they ventured down the causeway. Spread out on the tables were a number of rice dishes, in various consistencies, and with various additives of fruit, vegetable, and meat variety. There were also a number of meat and vegetable dishes, and a great number of what looked like cakes and fritters.

After the class had arrived, Bond began. "As you no doubt have noticed by now, the island has moved again, this time to Madagascar," he said. "Now, as it so happens, shortly coming to Fandom, I spent some time here, and had the good fortune to become familiar with some of the local dishes." He left out the part where he would have become overly familiar with them if he'd actually been caught while taking his leave of the country.

After a moment's pause, he continued. "As you can see, the staple grain used here is rice..."

"One final thing before we begin," Bond said after he finished his lecture. "Next week will be our final class, so I would like you all to bring in a dish from your homeland for the rest of the class to try."

[ooc: wait for ocd up!

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Inside Out -- Class 6, Period 2 [Tuesday]

[last-mizrahi.livejournal.com]

Juli had a bit of a headache today, so she kept her lecture short and sweet.

Well. For Juli.

“Holidays,” she noted, “are something that nearly every culture celebrates in someway, shape, or form. Your holidays might not be much like those of the person sitting next to you, but every culture, every country, every people, have their own days to celebrate.”

“What holidays do each of you have?” she asked. “What do you do to prepare for them, what do they signify to you, or to your country? This is your topic for today,” if they hadn’t figured that out already, “discuss the differences amongst yourselves and the similarities as well.”

[Wait for the OCD is up!]