Classes

Scheduling Classes

It depends a little on where you go to college, but most large universities have big classes. Especially in the basic classes such as Econ 101, Biology 101, and your other basic 101s. This can be a bit overwhelming and if you’re nervous about meeting people or getting through your classes it might be best

Choosing classes is a pretty tricky part of college, especially as an incoming freshman, when you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing. We’ve all been there. I remember when I was at orientation, and we were supposed to schedule our classes for the fall with one of the seniors leading orientation. Me, not even

Unless a class is very specialized, multiple professors/instructors teach the same subject. Time slots, therefore, aren’t the only means of choosing the best class for you. As I’ve said before, “shop” professors. There are a lot of sites where students post reviews, but the best way to find the best faculty is to ask around.

A vital part of liberal arts universities is foreign language studies. From what I’ve seen, it’s always a part of general, graduation requirements. Two year proficiency is a bench mark I’ve seen a lot (especially for Honors programs or anything else with an international cultures emphasis). That means you have to be at least a

Amidst the fun, excitement, chaos, and anxiety of going to college, you must prepare yourself for academic success. I know what you’re thinking: I’ve gone to school my whole life, I got this. Just grab some pens and notebooks and let’s get this show on the road! Not so fast. You may be an expert

Keep up with your work. College work goes by very quick. There are tons of due dates for your classes. Several midterms, essays, and quizzes for each class can be overwhelming. Make a planner and keep up with your due dates and dates for exams. Start studying a few days before a midterm so you

Professors, at first, appear to be unapproachable. They are these intelligent beings that seem to know all, while sometimes making you feel like a neanderthal sitting in the back of the room. However, you’ve got to remember that your teachers are just people too, most of whom would love to get to know their students,