Four Scheduling Pitfalls to Avoid for the Next Semester!
Scheduling classes for next semester? Here are Four Scheduling Pitfalls every Scientista should avoid!
December 1, 2011, By Julia Tartaglia
December 1, 2011, By Julia Tartaglia
#1) Taking all science classes >>
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You love science, so what could be more perfect than two fun science electives to counterbalance that intro to engineering and second semester calculus, right? WRONG. We’ve all heard the tale of that overeager freshman who thinks she can do it all, and we admire the ambition! But before you convince your hesitant advisors that four labs, twelve hours of lecture, eight midterms, and four finals-- not to mention the possible weekly problem sets and research reports-- will be a walk in the park, we ask you to reconsider. We have found that the happiest and the most successful science students are those who spread out their science requirements over the course of four years. Science courses are some of the most demanding, and they often have more requirements than others, such as that extra lab. We recommend taking no more than two intensive science courses per semester. Try scheduling in a general education requirement and a fun elective (acting for beginners, anyone?). You’ll find that you will get a lot more out of your science classes when you have time to digest the material without feeling overwhelmed. Of course, taking all science classes may be unavoidable (say, you are going abroad or switched to engineering as a Junior). If this is the case, talk to your advisor about how you might best set up your schedule so that you don’t burn out too fast.
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About the Author
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Julia Tartaglia is the Founder, Executive Director, Editor-in-Chief and CTO of Scientista. Julia is a recent graduate of Harvard College (2011) with a BA in Human Evolutionary Biology and an honors track in Mind, Brain and Behavior. Passionate about all that is related to the brain and the evolution of human behavior, Julia spent her four years at Harvard conducting research in the Stickgold Lab Center for Sleep and Cognition. Julia's full bio can be found on the the Meet the Team page!
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