How To Choose 你的 Courses
How To Choose 你的 Courses
Aside from the already daunting task of choosing your academic path, choosing your courses each semester can also be stressful. 这些有用的建议将帮助你每学期制定一个有效的课程计划, from your first year to graduation.
How To Choose 你的 Courses
这学期终于到了该开始准备下一学期的时候了. It can be overwhelming to juggle fulfilling requirements, taking enough credits to graduate on time, choosing elective courses, and picking the best times to attend class that fit your busy schedule. 遵循这四条建议，你就能从不堪重负中解脱出来，制定出完美的学期计划.
1. Take advantage of the general education requirements
确保你完成了你的通识教育要求是非常重要的，因为这些课程是毕业所必需的. You definitely don't want to reach graduation, only to find that you're missing six credits in history. 避免这种混乱的一种方法是在你的学位课程中选修一些这些核心课程. 这种方法可以通过选择不同科目和难度等级的各种课程来帮助你保持均衡的课程负荷.
另一个对一些学生有帮助的策略是尽早完成通用要求. 这样做的一个好处是，它可以帮助那些不确定自己未来专业的学生进入大学，探索自己的兴趣. General education requirements, sometimes called the core curriculum, 包括广泛选择的文科和理科课程，旨在培养全面的教育. 例如, 你可以选择环境生物学的入门课程来满足你的自然科学要求, 发现你的 passion for environmental conservation 与生态. 另外, 选择数字媒体设计课程来满足你的人文学科要求，可能会引导你选择专业 数字设计.
Besides helping you find your interests, 尽早完成你的通用教育要求也可以帮助你更充分地专注于你正在努力获得的学位，因为你不必同时参加这些课程和你的专业课程. 此外, excelling in these courses early on can significantly enhance your GPA, 让你在大学的最初几年建立一个坚实的学术基础. 这对奖学金、研究生申请和获得实习机会都是有益的.
2. Take elective courses and explore
If you’re short a few credits, want to gain additional skills, 需要提高GPA, or are simply eager to learn something completely new, an elective course will be a valuable addition to your semester schedule. 选修课程的美妙之处在于它们可以是你想要的任何科目. 他们不需要满足学术要求，你仍然可以获得学分，同时有机会提高你的GPA. 你是一个 计算机科学 major 但 have always been interested in storytelling? Take a creative writing class to develop your creativity.
也, 选择与你的学位相一致的选修课程可以大大提高你的研究生申请. 这不仅表明了你对所选领域的承诺和热情, 但 it also demonstrates your proactive approach to academic preparation. Graduate admissions committees often seek well-rounded candidates.
If you are considering a higher educational degree, 选修课程也是一个很好的方式来测试你想要追求的主题. It can provide you the basics to get started in a new area of study. Elective courses can provide networking opportunities, help you gain skills and build your resume, give you the space to grow personally and professionally, and give you a competitive edge.
3. Optimize your schedule
选择合适的上课时间对学生来说很难平衡学业、工作和生活. 选择适合你的课程的第一步是了解你什么时候最有成效. If you find that you have the most energy mid-day, taking afternoon and evening classes may be the right choice for you. 如果你在早上最有效率，你可能会在早上8点的课上表现出色.
另一个可以考虑的有用策略是在一天中的特定时间暂停上课, rather than having classes spaced out with a few hours in between. 这种方法可以最大限度地提高你的效率，让你在专门的时间块集中精力学习, and it can also free up larger chunks of your day for work, extracurricular activities, or personal commitments.
另外, 把你的课程集中在一起可以减少多次往返校园的需要, potentially saving you time and energy. 如果可以的话, 每周只上两三天的课可以让你有一整天的时间属于自己. 你可以利用这些额外的时间去实习，或者沉迷于你最喜欢的活动.
4. Seek academic advisement
你的 学术顾问 is there for you throughout your college journey. 如果你对要求有疑问，或者需要帮助选择课程和计划你的学期，请毫不犹豫地联系他们. 学术顾问会在课程选择方面为你提供专业指导，帮助你取得成功并实现你的目标.
在选择学期课程时，一个有用的建议是让学术顾问帮助你制定毕业计划, which is a very helpful tool students should utilize. 毕业计划, also called an academic or degree plan, 学生需要完成的课程和要求的个性化和结构化大纲，以便在预定的毕业日期前获得预定的学位课程. 这个计划可以帮助你保持在正轨上，并指导你每学期应该修什么课程.
另一个非常有用的建议是，学术顾问可以帮助你选择同时满足两个要求的课程. 例如, 人文学科的通识教育要求也可以满足你的专业要求 Communication and Media. 这种双轨制不仅简化了你的学术工作量，而且使每门课程的价值最大化, 让你充分利用你的大学经历，有可能提前毕业. Keep an eye out for such courses, 但, if you’re unsure of what courses might satisfy two different requirements, you can always reach out to your 学术顾问 for assistance.
Create the perfect course schedule
When planning your semester, remember these tips to make the process go more smoothly and stress-free. 充分利用通识教育的要求，对探索新学科保持开放的心态. 你可以根据自己的兴趣和目标制定一个毕业计划，注册一些有趣的选修课，参加一些满足多种要求的课程. 你的选课在塑造你的大学经历中起着重要的作用. With thoughtful planning and the right support, you can make the most of your time in college one semester at a time. 在申博太阳城，无论你学习什么，你都会得到坚定的支持. Start your next semester with purpose at NJIT—应用 今天!