Not all bad...

So, while yesterday had its frustrating moments, it was not all bad (as evidenced first by my final enrolment).

First off, the stupid UBC registration process finally sorted out, and I can enrol in the course that I need in the second half of the semester.

Secondly, I had my second interview/audition for teaching at Kaplan, the MCAT prep course that I took the past four months. My first interview, which I wrote about but didn't end up posting to the blog, went... frustratingly. Basically, the interview consisted of me teaching a topic, any topic, for 5 minutes. As you know, I've taught various things in myriad capacities before, and I consider myself a decent teacher. This time, I was rejected, and was told that I was confusing.

Me? Confusing? Wow. I was ready to blow a gasket. And I did.

But perseverance prevailed, and, knowing that I am better than I was judged, I told my case, and asked for a second chance. Thankfully, they allowed me a second passage.

This time, I took an easier topic (my first was to teach people how to read music... in 5 minutes) - which was how to fly an airplane - and dissected it. While I was obviously more nervous this time around (more pressure), I hung on to my plan. I didn't think too well of my performance, but I got more than was required of them to give me, and all I can do now is wait.

Lo and behold, after I got home, checked my e-mail, Kaplan already replied. They said that it was rare for them to grant second opportunities, and that they thought I might be able to better than the first time. And, it paid off for both of us. I got in.

Yay!