Higher education is much different than high school. The curriculum alone is very daunting for many students as they realize the thousands of different options available to them in the college catalog. Not only does the new freshman get to choose their classes (with some guidance from the academic adviser), but they get to arrange their schedule. Here some strategies to get you started:
- Don’t overburden yourself in the first semester. Be reasonable in selecting how many credits you will take.
- Check out the professor before registering for the course.
- Remember to take pre-requisites sooner than later. You don’t want to be a senior and not be able to graduate because you are missing a vital class.
- Be realistic when it comes to timing -take courses when you are most likely to be best engaged. (For instance, morning people should take courses in the morning.)
- Get requirements done as soon as possible.
- Choose some classes that are simply fun but will meet your elective requirements. This will bring some extra fun into your week and give you something to look forward to!
- Don’t schedule more than three classes back to back.
- Be wise in choosing electives and general education courses.
- Register on time if not early.
- Have lighter loads for later in academic career. Remember that when you are a senior you will spend a lot of time in applying for graduate schools or job searching!
- Get advice from your academic adviser.
- Be sure to block your class hours if you need to have time to work.
- Visit with your professors about some options.
- Don’t forget to get some extra credits toward graduation by AP (or IB) programs and early placement exams.
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