| |
Discussion: College Recommendations.
Member Since: 9/9/2012
Posts: 59,872
|
Since the influx of School threads are happening, this is back-to-school time, and I find this interesting what college recommendations do you have?
Such as:
-- Classes to take / NOT take.
-- Universities to go to / not go to.
-- Tips for classes / assignments / finals / etc.
-- Sites that could come in handy (no textbook download like sites tho, so you don't get warned).
-- etc, etc.
Begin.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 9/4/2011
Posts: 29,960
|
Where are my pharm girls @?
Let's talk
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/19/2013
Posts: 21,143
|
-College Confidential will make you hate yourself. Use with caution.
-Don't be afraid to double major/get minors. Especially if you're passionate about it.
-NEVER buy textbooks before the first week of classes. Sometimes professors will tell you older versions you can use and you can save a decent amount of money.
-Don't be afraid to talk to professors/advisors about research or internships. Apply for every bit of exposure to your field you can get. If you don't get it, you at least gain experience with resumes, interviews, ect.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 1,358
|
Where are my business or accountancy girls @?
Let's talk
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/17/2013
Posts: 21,866
|
Let me give you some advice.
If your school has core/distribution courses, GET THOSE BASTARDS OVER WITH!!
You do not want to be stuck when you change your major and you have a lot of classes that don't count towards your major, making you stuck with new requirements as well as those core requirements.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 1/20/2012
Posts: 27,830
|
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/19/2013
Posts: 33,614
|
iHype., I can specifically help you out since you're from Georgia, and I've been through the whole system in Georgia (since I've lived here all my life and go to Georgia Tech now), so if you need ANY tips about applications, where to apply, what you might be looking for and where to go, I can help you out
But go to Georgia Tech because it's an awesome school filled with diversity
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 2/6/2012
Posts: 29,767
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Marvin
ratemyprofessors.com
|
The only advice that matters.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/17/2013
Posts: 21,866
|
And y'all try to take at least 15 credits per semester. you do not want to have to make it up via summer school and/or by taking 18 credits (  )
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 6,634
|
This is the thread I needed tbh. I'm between two choices right now American Studies vs. French Language & Literature. Which one would you choose and why?
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/19/2013
Posts: 33,614
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Citrus
-College Confidential will make you hate yourself. Use with caution.
-Don't be afraid to double major/get minors. Especially if you're passionate about it.
-NEVER buy textbooks before the first week of classes. Sometimes professors will tell you older versions you can use and you can save a decent amount of money.
-Don't be afraid to talk to professors/advisors about research or internships. Apply for every bit of exposure to your field you can get. If you don't get it, you at least gain experience with resumes, interviews, ect.
|
All of this, but ESPECIALLY the top one if you're applying. A lot of the College Confidential members give mostly correct answers, but the way that they formulate them is a major deterrent. Ironically, when I posted my stats and where I was applying to, they got almost all of the results correct 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 9/9/2012
Posts: 59,872
|
Quote:
Originally posted by rl231
iHype., I can specifically help you out since you're from Georgia, and I've been through the whole system in Georgia (since I've lived here all my life and go to Georgia Tech now), so if you need ANY tips about applications, where to apply, what you might be looking for and where to go, I can help you out
But go to Georgia Tech because it's an awesome school filled with diversity
|
I'll PM / wall you any questions I ever get. 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/17/2013
Posts: 21,866
|
Quote:
Originally posted by rl231
iHype., I can specifically help you out since you're from Georgia, and I've been through the whole system in Georgia (since I've lived here all my life and go to Georgia Tech now), so if you need ANY tips about applications, where to apply, what you might be looking for and where to go, I can help you out
But go to Georgia Tech because it's an awesome school filled with diversity
|
One of my friends who is also Middle Eastern/Asian. Diverse my ass 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 9/4/2011
Posts: 29,960
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Marvin
Use ratemyprofessors.com
|
Oh no! My Microeconomics prof was rated 1.5 
I was actually gonna drop it but the Chem class I was dropping it for was full. There's a possibility slots open up tho I hope it happens 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/17/2013
Posts: 21,866
|
oh and don't get caught up on graduating in 4 years, **** happens. Internships, studying abroad, double major/minor, dual degrees, etc.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 9/9/2012
Posts: 59,872
|
Okay, so what's the deal w/ the whole common thing 2 year community then graduating with 2 year state degree. Like it seems simple, logical, and alladat but if it really is why isn't everyone doing it?
Like I feel like there's a kick to it. 
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 2/6/2012
Posts: 29,767
|
Quote:
Originally posted by iHype.
Okay, so what's the deal w/ the whole common thing 2 year community then graduating with 2 year state degree. Like it seems simple, logical, and alladat but if it really is why isn't everyone doing it?
Like I feel like there's a kick to it. |
Community Colleges are no fun. That about sums it up.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/19/2013
Posts: 21,143
|
Quote:
Originally posted by iHype.
Okay, so what's the deal w/ the whole common thing 2 year community then graduating with 2 year state degree. Like it seems simple, logical, and alladat but if it really is why isn't everyone doing it?
Like I feel like there's a kick to it. |
What waffles said + stigma from snobby kids.
|
|
|
|
ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 8/2/2012
Posts: 7,414
|
Thinges I learned during Freshman Year:
-Take classes that actually interested you.
-Go to said classes. This isn't a game. If you miss enough classes your grade will suffer.
- Also, if you're not a morning person don't waste your time taking morning classes, 8/10 you won't wake up or you'll constantly be late.
-Rate My Professor is LOVE. Rate My Professor is LIFE.
-Studying all night in terms library won't make you smarter, hihi.
-Get on good terms with professors you may want to take in the future. If a class you want to take with them is full, they can squeeze you in.
-Pay attention to your Syllabus. Put important deadlines/assignments on your calendar/in your phone.
-Organization is key, I laughed this off first semester and I regret it.
-NEVER buy textbooks from the book store, always check Amazon and Chegg.
-Don't buy your textbooks before you've day sat in the class at least once. If you end up dropping the class, you've wasted unnecessary money.
Hm, that's all I can think of when it comes to academics.
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 3/1/2014
Posts: 4,585
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Waffles O'Brien
Community Colleges are no fun. That about sums it up.
|
True. And for some people it looks embarrassing and etc. but it works for some people and where you graduate is the most important. No need to be embarrassed tbh. More money for you!
Edit: There's a thread for this already 
http://atrl.net/forums/showthread.php?t=725629
|
|
|
|
|
|
