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1st Year Timetable Advice

 
Old 08-08-2012 at 09:33 AM   #1
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1st Year Timetable Advice
Hey, how's it going everyone? Really pumped to be a part of the Mac family in the fall, but just wondering what you would recommend for the spacing out of courses. I've got my pre-determined table here, but I'm not entire sure what I should try and do to make the optimal schedule.

Basically, I'm just wondering what experiences you have with things such as loading a certain day with classes to have a free day, having short or long breaks between classes, and other variations that typically make up that "optimal" schedule. Of course, advice on my table/courses specifically would also be much appreciated!
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Old 08-08-2012 at 09:42 AM   #2
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I personally like loading up and cramming classes together so that I have plenty of time after classes to do whatever I need to. I don't exactly like breaks in between classes because if I'm in the middle of something and I have to stop to go to class it doesn't exactly let me do too much, I would rather have a large chunk of time to get stuff done. Although longer breaks would be good for this, I don't like having classes later in the day since once I've settled down to get things done, I'd hate to stop to get up and go to class.

It all basically comes to down to preference and your lifestyle. If you know you aren't a morning person, avoid early classes. If you want to finish class early, cram them altogether. You can also base it off other activities you know you will participating in such as working out and sports.

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Old 08-08-2012 at 09:45 AM   #3
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Having a lot of 1 hour breaks in the same day is annoying, because thats not enough time to start homework. And if your off campus, it might not be enough time to walk home and make yourself lunch.

I think the worst is when you dont have enough time between your last class and your night class. You'll deffinitely want time for dinner before class, and if you need to print slides, or gather your laptop or something, you dont wana be stuck with a 5:30-6:30 class then a 7pm class.

Your timetable doesnt look too bad, you might have to get used to what to do with those 1hr breaks. And you seem to end a little late - which is a deal breaker for me personally, my brain doesnt work after 4pm, so I make sure as best I can to get off early, my days end at 2:30 everyday
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Old 08-08-2012 at 12:21 PM   #4
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Old 08-09-2012 at 08:43 AM   #5
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Thanks for the feedback; much appriciated.



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