Life Does anyone here go to college?

TigerPig · 01-11-2010, 12:37 AM

I'm going to college for the first time tomorrow. I'm actually in my mid twenties, but I took a lot of time off, and realized life sucks without a job you can enjoy and actually make some money at.

Anyway, I'm kinda freaked just because I don't know what to expect. I'm going to be an Engineer (Industrial, I think). I'm taking Pre-calculus (tested in to it and thought it would be a good stepping stone), Composition I and Philosophy. Not a full load, but I also work 40 hours a week (it might be too much, lol).After this year I transfer to U of A (hence TigerPig), but I digress.

I was really wanting to know if anyone out there goes to school, and has any advice on ways to do well. I know about going to class and doing all of your homework (just like high school), but any sort of personal experience information would be great.

BTW, don't tell me the advice of banging lots of hot chicks. I already try doing that as much as I can, albeit not as many as I'd like.

**luv** · 01-11-2010, 12:40 AM

And just think of the young hot chicks who'd love an older guy.

**luv** · 01-11-2010, 12:50 AM

Back when I was going to school, I noticed people would record lectures. Might help to have while studying. Or maybe play it while you sleep and learn by osmosis...lol.

Props to you for going back. I never did.

**Bugeater** · 01-11-2010, 12:51 AM

Bang hot guys?

TigerPig · 01-11-2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Bang hot guys?

Yeah I'll get right on that...nlm LOL

I have really bad ADHD which is going to suck (Psychologist diagnosed and everything). I've never taken meds, but am going to cause I think it will help me out. Plus if it doesn't, at least I'll be able to clean my house at 4 in the morning!

Another thing I'm concerned about is notes. I can't take notes at all. I write and then I forget to listen to the teacher (ADHD). So the only way I can actually get something out of the class is to listen without writing. Then I have NOTHING when I get home.

I'm kind of rambling. I'm pretty freaked, like I said. Enough so that I created a thread about it on a freaking football message board. BTW sorry about that. I would have picked another place but you guys seem really cool.

**Reaper16** · 01-11-2010, 01:03 AM

Where?

**luv** · 01-11-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerPig

Another thing I'm concerned about is notes. I can't take notes at all. I write and then I forget to listen to the teacher (ADHD). So the only way I can actually get something out of the class is to listen without writing. Then I have NOTHING when I get home.

Ahem....

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Originally Posted by luv

Back when I was going to school, I noticed people would record lectures. Might help to have while studying. Or maybe play it while you sleep and learn by osmosis...lol.

TigerPig · 01-11-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Where?

NWACC

Ebolapox · 01-11-2010, 01:07 AM

sure, I'll bite.

I'm pretty close to finishing up my B.S. in biology (comprehensive, emphasis in microbiology/biotech with a minor in chemistry). I also work full-time, and it can be difficult at times to balance one's time.

it's ironic, I also started a bit late and have taken small breaks throughout. I turn 27 here in a few weeks, and hope to be completely done (I'm going to do the grad school/Ph.D route in order to go into public health/virus research) within a few years.

the best advice I can give you is to balance your time as well as you can. it can be a lot to handle at times, but try not to get too distracted and stay focused. I'm lucky in that I have a photographic memory, but even that gets overwhelmed at times--work your ass off and you'll be successful at most things in life--you'd be shocked at how many people aren't willing to work for what they really want.

MoreLemonPledge · 01-11-2010, 01:08 AM

**Reaper16** · 01-11-2010, 01:09 AM

Read up on Hootie's tales of college life and do the opposite.

**KcMizzou** · 01-11-2010, 01:09 AM

College was the best several months of my life. I learned all kinds of things. Not many of them in a lecture hall, but still...

Ebolapox · 01-11-2010, 01:11 AM

you'll also long for the days when you don't live your life by the semester.

Jenson71 · 01-11-2010, 01:12 AM

My main advice is to remember your 'real-life experiences'. One, it seems it will push you to stay focused and on track. Two, they can contribute to learning. Professors love to hear and read about what a student learned in the 'real world.' Other students do, also. Your experiences actually give you a leg up on the traditional student.

Be confident. Keep a calendar/assignment notebook. Use the services on campus. Don't hand in a paper without giving it to someone else first to read it over. Take it to the campus writing center, if your school offers one.

There are ways of studying best for each class. Taking notes and reading the assignments is going to be important for Philosophy. Go over your Philosophy notes and clear them up after wards. Don't just leave them there until the night before the exam to cram.

For math, I have no advice other than there is usually a math center on campus if you need help, and don't be afraid to go there regularly.

For composition, again, take your papers to the writing center or have a good student read them first. Hell, send them to me and I will proof read them if there are no other options.

Obviously, you are going to be busier this semester. 9 hours plus 40 hours of work is decent, because you should give yourself 2-3 hours of study per credit. That's 18-27. Let's go with the higher number. That's 9+40+27 = 76. But remember, you have 168. You have over 90 hours a week in which you are not studying, not working, not going to class. So keep that in mind. A lot of students think their lives are so hectic and they have no time for anything. It's simply not usually the case at all.

Jenson71 · 01-11-2010, 01:14 AM

If you have ADHD, the student services can help you out a lot. They can have the professor print notes for you, in most cases, before the class. Then you can just sit back and listen. I've seen this a lot.

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TigerPig One with the Force Join Date: Jan 2010 Casino cash: $10004900	Does anyone here go to college? I'm going to college for the first time tomorrow. I'm actually in my mid twenties, but I took a lot of time off, and realized life sucks without a job you can enjoy and actually make some money at. Anyway, I'm kinda freaked just because I don't know what to expect. I'm going to be an Engineer (Industrial, I think). I'm taking Pre-calculus (tested in to it and thought it would be a good stepping stone), Composition I and Philosophy. Not a full load, but I also work 40 hours a week (it might be too much, lol).After this year I transfer to U of A (hence TigerPig), but I digress. I was really wanting to know if anyone out there goes to school, and has any advice on ways to do well. I know about going to class and doing all of your homework (just like high school), but any sort of personal experience information would be great. BTW, don't tell me the advice of banging lots of hot chicks. I already try doing that as much as I can, albeit not as many as I'd like.
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luv You think you can get by this? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1180000	Back when I was going to school, I noticed people would record lectures. Might help to have while studying. Or maybe play it while you sleep and learn by osmosis...lol. Props to you for going back. I never did.
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Ebolapox remember, remember Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: como Casino cash: $-1600097	sure, I'll bite. I'm pretty close to finishing up my B.S. in biology (comprehensive, emphasis in microbiology/biotech with a minor in chemistry). I also work full-time, and it can be difficult at times to balance one's time. it's ironic, I also started a bit late and have taken small breaks throughout. I turn 27 here in a few weeks, and hope to be completely done (I'm going to do the grad school/Ph.D route in order to go into public health/virus research) within a few years. the best advice I can give you is to balance your time as well as you can. it can be a lot to handle at times, but try not to get too distracted and stay focused. I'm lucky in that I have a photographic memory, but even that gets overwhelmed at times--work your ass off and you'll be successful at most things in life--you'd be shocked at how many people aren't willing to work for what they really want.
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Jenson71 fides quaerens intellectum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Casino cash: $8330900	My main advice is to remember your 'real-life experiences'. One, it seems it will push you to stay focused and on track. Two, they can contribute to learning. Professors love to hear and read about what a student learned in the 'real world.' Other students do, also. Your experiences actually give you a leg up on the traditional student. Be confident. Keep a calendar/assignment notebook. Use the services on campus. Don't hand in a paper without giving it to someone else first to read it over. Take it to the campus writing center, if your school offers one. There are ways of studying best for each class. Taking notes and reading the assignments is going to be important for Philosophy. Go over your Philosophy notes and clear them up after wards. Don't just leave them there until the night before the exam to cram. For math, I have no advice other than there is usually a math center on campus if you need help, and don't be afraid to go there regularly. For composition, again, take your papers to the writing center or have a good student read them first. Hell, send them to me and I will proof read them if there are no other options. Obviously, you are going to be busier this semester. 9 hours plus 40 hours of work is decent, because you should give yourself 2-3 hours of study per credit. That's 18-27. Let's go with the higher number. That's 9+40+27 = 76. But remember, you have 168. You have over 90 hours a week in which you are not studying, not working, not going to class. So keep that in mind. A lot of students think their lives are so hectic and they have no time for anything. It's simply not usually the case at all.
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01-11-2010, 01:14 AM	#15
Jenson71 fides quaerens intellectum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Casino cash: $8330900	If you have ADHD, the student services can help you out a lot. They can have the professor print notes for you, in most cases, before the class. Then you can just sit back and listen. I've seen this a lot.
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