Semester Scheduling

You would think that the word "register" would not cause stress, sleep deprivation, a few tears, frustration, panic, and hours of planning. But when you combine this simple word with others to make the phrase "today is the day to register for classes", sheer terror will possibly strike you.


As a freshman I have very ambitious goals and want to make sure my schedule is perfect! For those of you who have not yet had this thrilling experience let me break it down for you:
First you have to see what classes are being offered for the next semester, then you have to see what classes you have not taken yet (which for freshman is pretty much a 12 page list- literally!!!), after this you must then see how often classes are offered each year, who is teaching them, what periods the classes are being offered as well as what days and organize your schedule. (Mind you, that as a freshman you have no idea what the classes are about or what the professors are like so it feels as though you are blindly walking through a city trying to find the right bus!) After these mere steps you must then get online early one morning and virtually sign up for classes!


This whole process took me many many hours (stretched out over a few days), but its a great feeling when finally everything is in order and you get to anticipate your new classes for the next semester!

Freshman, do not worry! Lean on your older friends/roommates/siblings to give you advice on classes!

Remember: you can always go to your guidance counselor for help in scheduling!
If worse comes to worse you can always drop a class or possibly take something and unexpectedly love it!

You have four years to get everything in, so take a deep breath, open up all your course schedules and be thankful that its not like high school and you actually get a say in what classes you take! :D