You lucky girl, perhaps you will learn something a little different, or maybe the same. Just a little tip I have been given, because there are so many seam at the back of the fabric give it a good steam press before sewing on your applique and apply a vilene backing to your piece and then sew the applique, unless of course your doing the applique by hand which is easier. I machine applique.
Good luck with your course, share with us if you can, Post pics please
Elle