Advice from a Newbie

          Here is some advice on what to do for taking English 101a. Any student taking this course should try to boost their class attendance if there were flaws in it at first. Students will need to be more attentive in class discussions, and should also try stepping into the class room with a clear mind, so that they can focus on the task(s) ahead. Another key aspect of attendance is actually making it to class, and this can be very troublesome for many students, but if you miss out on a day of class it is really hard to grasp what was taught on that day. People new to English 101a should also converse with their professors. Professors are just like human beings with maybe some super powered brains, nevertheless they are still only humans, so don’t assume that they will know every single problem that you face, but as students it is important to remember that there are many others just like you in the class, so it is good if you make appointments with your professor to talk about your strengths and weaknesses. I personally hate stepping into any of my professor’s offices because I just feel I’m walking into a trap where criticism is on the menu for the day, but don’t fear as I have come to learn that these professors aren’t dragons out to eat me alive, but people who want to help with education. Scheduling is also another key element if anyone wants a passing grade in any subject they take. Make sure that a proper timetable is made in order to tackle tasks ahead without receiving a red card such as: completing assignments on time, reviewing topics that might cause trouble and preparing for quizzes. Scheduling is also needed because at times it becomes really easy to underestimate the great nemesis “Time”. One minute it’s there and the other it’s gone that’s how time works, so scheduling can help to organize events and necessities for class without forgetting much or leaving much.