Getting The Most Out of College Classes!

Hello Bloggers, I am a freshman at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Punxsutawney campus. The branch of Indiana I attend is way smaller than the main campus of IUP which holds about 13,000 students and my campus only holds about 200 students.  The classrooms at my campus are a great size. There are about thirty to forty students in each class.

 College classrooms are mostly lecture based and you are expected to take notes. Taking notes is key to success in college but when taking notes you should know what to write down. Write down key points in the lecture and elaborate if it is possible. To get the most out of a college class you should take notes, then after class review your notes individually and also compare them with a peer to make sure you didn’t miss any key facts. It is also a great idea to meet up with your professor at least once a week because it will give them the idea that you care about your grades and also your future.

When it comes to note taking I know some students take notes on their computer and others take hand written notes. Personally I take hand written notes. I find it easier to focus and review compared to notes taken on a computer. According to the article, research shows computers are a distraction. It is also a known fact that writing longhand notes is the best method to use when you are processing information. I recommend taking written notes because in the long run it will benefit your processing and your review.