Expectations for a new semester (academically and in general)

This semester I have a lot of work. I’m teaching 6 courses and I’m working at two different universities.  Teaching English in Chile is a complex task for different reasons and I think that the hardest part is when students have to communicate. Maybe this is because Chilean people are shy.  Most students don’t have problems when they need to read or write in English but as soon as they have to talk things are different; they get nervous, they are embarrassed, etc.  I think that a good teacher has to be able to motivate her students and create a nice atmosphere in the classroom so they can feel they’re in a safe zone.

I think that when you like and when you are concerned about your job or your studies you devote great part of your time on improving your studying or teaching methodology.  My expectations for this semester are to do my job the best I can, spend time with my family and friends and don’t be a workaholic because relaxing time is very important. (177 words)

What are your expectations for this semester? What subjects are you doing this term? Are you taking any extracurricular activity? Are you enjoying this new academic period?

This time you have to write 110 words (minimum) and make comments on three of your classmates posts