August 24, 2007

I was a bit nervous returning to a classroom after 8 years out of college, but the class seemed more similar to a seminar than a lecture. Pete's style of teaching is very straightforward and simple; it was difficult at times to remember we'll be tested on this information. The students seem very excited to put GIS to good use and I think there is good mix of personalities to make the semester intersting. I'm always surprised by the small town feel of Asheville and the surrounding areas. During my five years in Philadelphia it was rare to meet people who lived or worked nearby; this is definitely not the case living in Asheville and working in Fletcher.