As winter quarter moves on, some may start to see how this quarter will play out — what your teachers and classmates are like, how to pace the curriculum, what to do and what not to do to be a better student. This is the point to start processing the information learned in this class to gauge just how tough it will be.
Now, you understand the workload and the way these teachers like to teach, but here are some tips on how to process the workload and move forward in the quarter.
Start
If you are on good terms with your peers, then the likelihood of having a good group for collaborative projects can be higher. With how often those do occur, it is better to secure that group of three to four people you know are good at their jobs as SCAD students.
Being on good terms with as many people as you can in a class ensures that you’ll at least have one person you work well with on group projects. These connections are also beneficial when there’s something missing from Blackboard or you are having issues with your own assignment. You’ll always have at least one person you can regularly contact for help and feel comfortable with it.
Start making a good impression on the professor
Professors at SCAD are industry professionals, so take advantage. Ask as many questions as you can and really make an effort in your classes. Good impressions can have a lasting effect, and may help you out in the long run and become beneficial.
Start organizing your notes to make studying easier
At this point in the game, the rate of which you are taking notes is increasing depending on what class you are in. For lecture classes, it is important to regularly make notes and start organizing them. You’ll start to realize soon how out of place a lot the information you receive in class can become, and without a system for organizing any of it can lead to missing out on important notes. Use colors, numbers and make a pattern for how you record information, so that it is easier to read and better to transcribe if you type up your notes.
