Sunday, May 1, 2011
CIS Field Trip
Let's just say that in spite of college being the goal of every high school student, I really am not looking forward to U of M sized lectures. Really, while we sat in on the psych lecture, I watched about 20 kids in front of me play with their laptops. I don't need that luxury in class, facebook is for later. Also, I get nothing out of the lectures anyways, I prefer to read and take mental notes, then post what I liked learning about in my chapter blog. That simple. At the university, i couldnt just go up and ask questions of the professor, because it'd be way too embarassing. In class, I can freely raise my hand, and it's the high school teacher's job to help me to the best of their ability- i like that. However, what i did like about the U of M was the fact that I felt quite a bit older while walkin' around campus. Though, I was kind of saddened to see everyone just walk by eachother, a little depressing. Anyways, the content! Psych in college would be more difficult because of all the distractions, the infrequent classes during the week, and the fact that it's an introductory course, it may not carry as much weight for every student based on college progress. For instance, a freshmen or CIS Senior may regard it highly while a senior who put it off till this year will slack and cross their fingers for a solid grade. Also, the lectureer was god-awful boring, I really hope schizophrenia isnt that important for me passing this class because i couldn't tell you much besides that most homeless people have it. Anyways, that was my experience as a baby college student, I really am looking forward to Morris or UMD or whichever i choose as opposed to the U TC. What i'm really trying to say here, i'd prefer smaller classes, kinda like HS.
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Nope, you can go right up and ask questions at the U, too! And, professors have office hours where they're just sitting around hoping someone comes over with questions. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you appreciate that it's important to pay attention in class and not squander your money away, but it's just as important to find ways to engage yourself in class, regardless of whether or not you find a professor 'boring.' And, yes, schizophrenia is important. As a social issue and as a topic on the final exam. So, 'baby college student,' you'll have to find a way to figure that one out. ;)