Hey guys, I'm wondering which timetable you think looks better:

http://tinyurl.com/7kpb2ma - Option 1

Pros: Very few short gaps, Two 1 hour breaks on monday, One 2 hour break on Tues, 1 hour break on Wed & Thurs
Cons: Two days of 4 hour classes straight, good idea or not?

http://tinyurl.com/7v5kgnr - Option 2

Pros: On Tuesdays on non-lab weeks I'll end early
Cons: Only 1 gap per week, but they are longer gaps (3 hour gap on Mon, 1 hour gap on Tues, 2 hour gap on Wed, 2 hour gap on Thurs, 3 hour gap on Fri)

And a few more questions:

1) Would having two 8:30 classes be a bad idea? I have two other mock timetables but those have 2 classes that begin at 8:30. In your opinion, would you rather begin at 830 and end at 230 or begin at 1030 and end at 430 on most days?

2) Where do you think I should put Psych? Probably Fridays right?

Originally Posted by brady23

Hey guys, I'm wondering which timetable you think looks better:

http://tinyurl.com/7kpb2ma - Option 1

Pros: Very few short gaps, Two 1 hour breaks on monday, One 2 hour break on Tues, 1 hour break on Wed & Thurs
Cons: Two days of 4 hour classes straight, good idea or not?

http://tinyurl.com/7v5kgnr - Option 2

Pros: On Tuesdays on non-lab weeks I'll end early
Cons: Only 1 gap per week, but they are longer gaps (3 hour gap on Mon, 1 hour gap on Tues, 2 hour gap on Wed, 2 hour gap on Thurs, 3 hour gap on Fri)

And a few more questions:

1) Would having two 8:30 classes be a bad idea? I have two other mock timetables but those have 2 classes that begin at 8:30. In your opinion, would you rather begin at 830 and end at 230 or begin at 1030 and end at 430 on most days?

2) Where do you think I should put Psych? Probably Fridays right?

The answers to all of your questions depend entirely on personal preference. I really don't think there's much of a difference to each of your timetables in terms of how "good" they are, but it depends on your preferences.

For the 8:30 classes, if you're not a morning person then try to get out of them. If you are a morning person, then you should try to go for them. It really depends.

Keep in mind that you probably won't get your ideal timetable, because things will be full or conflict and you won't be able to switch into all the sections you want.

Originally Posted by nerual

The answers to all of your questions depend entirely on personal preference. I really don't think there's much of a difference to each of your timetables in terms of how "good" they are, but it depends on your preferences.

For the 8:30 classes, if you're not a morning person then try to get out of them. If you are a morning person, then you should try to go for them. It really depends.

Keep in mind that you probably won't get your ideal timetable, because things will be full or conflict and you won't be able to switch into all the sections you want.

Thanks for your answer. I am not really a morning person, but I like the fact that I end early, but I think I would be able to focus more if I had classes later since I would have a more comfortable sleep, so I guess morning classes are out.

So the 4 straight hours of class is not a big deal? I don't know what is better - more frequent small gaps, or less frequent big gaps.

Originally Posted by brady23

Thanks for your answer. I am not really a morning person, but I like the fact that I end early, but I think I would be able to focus more if I had classes later since I would have a more comfortable sleep, so I guess morning classes are out.

So the 4 straight hours of class is not a big deal? I don't know what is better - more frequent small gaps, or less frequent big gaps.

I don't think 4 straight hours is a big deal. I've done longer...four isn't too bad. If you have a shorter attention span or prefer more frequent breaks then you might have a problem with that though.
For the gaps, do you prefer getting your day done with? Or do you like relaxing between each class? That should tell you if you prefer small or big gaps. It also depends if you're commuting. Honestly, you haven't even started yet, so you probably don't even know what you preference is, and it's something that nobody can figure out for you, you just need to wait and see how things go.

You're never going to have a perfect timetable, and at some point during your time here you'll be screwed into a pretty terrible one. Might as well learn how to deal with and make the most out of both large and small breaks, morning classes, night classes, etc. Learn what works for you.