So many
classes, so little time. How will you know which classes
best suit your interests and needs?
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Steps: |
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Find out
the specific unit requirements of your college. It's
important to know how many classes are requirements and how
many are electives. |
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Thumb
through the
course catalog and make a list of courses that interest
you. Divide them into 3 categories: major, core and
elective. |
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Choose
core classes and classes for your major first, as these
offer the least flexibility. Consider meeting with your
advisor to find out which core classes you must take for the
major or majors that interest you. |
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Choose
electives once you know how many elective units you can
take and once you've chosen core and major classes.
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Ask older
students or your advisor about the professors who will be
teaching the courses you're considering. Even the most
fascinating-looking material can put you to sleep if the
professor can't teach. |
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Sit in on
more classes than you'll end up taking, for at least the
first few days of the term. This way you can see what you
like before committing for an entire term. |
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Drop the
classes you don't like or need, and continue attending each
class you find interesting, even if you are not yet
enrolled.
Persistence can pay off. |
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Tips: |
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If you are
interested in a class but it is already full, place yourself
on the waiting list or "crash" the course. This means you
attend it without being registered and attempt to get in
when others drop the course. |
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Try to
find courses that not only interest you but can also count
for more than one requirement; a class that counts both
toward your major and the core curriculum can buy you an
extra elective. Also, find out how long you can remain
undeclared. You don't have to choose a major right away.
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If a lousy
professor is teaching an interesting class, find out when it
will next be offered and who will be teaching it. It may be
worth the wait. |
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Don't be
put off by a demanding syllabus; high-workload courses are
often the best learning opportunities. |
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Warnings: |
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Try not to
overload yourself with too many units, especially during
freshman year. Avoid taking more than two
reading-intensive or problem-solving courses in one semester
or quarter, and give yourself room to try out
extracurricular and develop a social life. |
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Avoid
taking too many electives early in your college career. This
will limit you down the line, when your interests may
change. |
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Tips from eHow Users: |
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Look at
the textbooks by
eHow Friend
Go to the college bookstore and find the section for the
course. Are the books readable and interesting? Are they
above your reading level? Get the syllabus and see if the
chapters and reading assignments make sense for you that
semester. |
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Class
content and balance
Take the time to read the course description, and if
possible, find other people who have taken the class and see
if it is what you are expecting. Take the time to learn
which professors are the best for a particular course. For
some of my classes, the professor made an extremely hard,
potentially boring class a lot of fun. Try to have at least
one fun class every semester. These can still satisfy
graduation requirements, so they will not be completely
useless. Even if you absolutely love the subject you are
majoring in, during those crunch times it will be very
refreshing to read about something completely different.
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