Spring Registration is less than a week away. Time has flown by. It feels like just yesterday I was at preview registering for fall classes. Not too long ago, there was still uncertainty about my major. Luckily, my advisor helped me learn that my interest involves political science. Just two weeks ago, I felt unprepared because of the stress I am currently having for each class, being indecisive about my major, and making sure I choose the right professors.
This is my first semester in college, and I had a rude awakening. High school did not prepare me at all. In high school classes, schedules are given and not chosen. In college the student picks his own classes and schedule. The best feeling is knowing that every semester we pick new schedules to go by. We can pick morning, afternoon or night classes; basically students can pick classes that will accommodate them. This semester, my first class is an 8AM class, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Next semester, the thought of an 8AM class will not even cross my mind; I know now not to pick a morning class. It feels like my morning class is the reason for being so tired during class and not reaching my potential.
What plays a big factor when registering for classes is the student’s major. Once a student knows what his or her major is, the registration process becomes simple. Not knowing a major feels like the semester is gone to waste. Because, most of the time, those classes will not give credit for the major. If it does not give credit for the major, the class was a waste of money and time. Currently, I feel confident and prepared for registration as well as the new semester.
The only problem that has occurred this semester is the lack of interest professors show. Most of my professors will not give up their time to help out or explain when a student asks a question. Even though most advisors suggest not to use sites, such as ratemyprofessor.com, most students find this site useful. This website is used for students to investigate how each professor teaches or the amount of work he or she gives. This semester, this website might be useful for myself; this semester, I have only had one professor update grades and check up on her students. Next semester, my goal is to be on the hunt for those kind of professors.
Overall, I am feeling prepared for registration. First semester was a lesson I learned from. Next semester, most definitely will be much better because now I am adapted to college life. A week before registration, I have written down all the classes and looked up all the times for each one. Hopefully, everything goes as planned with my schedule, and I have a great semester.