Stay Classy.

One thing to remember while you are scheduling for your college courses for 2^nd semester is to do research before! Do not register for a course without first checking who the professor is or what the course is really about. Here are some tips on how to find classes that you can succeed in:

Make sure to always check out the professor before you take the class. Use your resources; ask around to upperclassmen and friends in your major about professors. This does not mean just find the easiest class; it means try to find a professor that fits you learning style the best. Analyze the comments you hear while sitting on your SlouchBack, because some students will tell you information such as whether or not it is necessary to buy the text book, how many midterms/tests there are, if attendance is mandatory or recommended, etc.  But you really want to know what the professor personality is like when they are in class. A good relationship with you professors can go a long way to improving your time at school and in your future.

One secret about classes: upper level classes often are easier than the intro ones! Why? Well, Intro classes tend to cover a variety of topics spanning across many years. This means you’ll need to keep lots of material straight. Upper level classes focus on a shorter time span, so while the assignments might be more difficult, the material may be easier to grasp. College is about finding new passions, but it’s also about building on current skills. So, use your dorm room friends to find new course as well. Every quarter or semester, make sure to ask your friends that classes they are taking and if the course was interesting or not. This way, if you decide to take the same class as them in the future, you can take it with better idea of what’s in store.

Good luck with the rest of the semester and remember, stay classy SlouchBack Nation.