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The key to building a good schedule
is balance. You'll want to balance MWF classes with TTh classes.
Balance hard classes with easier classes, work with school, mornings
with afternoons, and so on. Because everybody is different, the
schedule you create will be unique. In the end, the only thing
that matters is that you've created a schedule that will work for you.
- Don't try to schedule all of your classes
on the same days. A couple of classes on MWF with a couple
of classes on TTh will give more options, make studying easier,
and lighten your workload when mid-terms and finals roll around.
- Figure out when you learn best and schedule
classes accordingly. If you're more alert in the morning,
schedule early classes. If you're a "night"
person, avoid those 7:40am classes.
- Schedule your harder classes earlier in the
day. Research shows that students learn best in the morning,
and you'll probably find it easier to tackle difficult subjects
when you're rested, rather than when you're worn out from a long
day in class.
- Balance work and school. The more
hours you work, the less you should be in school.
- Make sure your schedule gives you time to
study. Remember that for every hour in class, you'll need to
spend two hours studying. Thus, if you register for 15
hours, plan on spending 30 hours studying.
- Give yourself a break! It's possible
to make some pretty crazy schedules that work on paper, but you'll
still need to eat, you'll still need to sleep, and nature will
still call. Make sure you've given yourself time to take
care of business and give yourself adequate down time.
- Finally, be creative, be flexible, and be
realistic. A good schedule will help you have a good first
semester.
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