This is officially my first year as a college student and I feel that while I have experienced a lot this week, I also had a lot of emotions. I successfully made it to all of my classes during my first week and I also managed to be on time for every class. Some of my friends were getting lost finding their buildings or even just the classrooms. One of my friends in particular walked by her class 3 times before realizing that this classroom was where she needed to be. Even though I didn't get lost, I still felt lost in other ways. I was not prepared to be rushed through a lecture and being told to memorize most of that information as it will be used on upcoming quizzes. A few of my professors talked about the importance of taking notes because it helps you memorize the material and while I agree with this, I don't agree with their fast paced teaching. For example, I was in my Anatomy and Physiology lecture and the professor wanted to go through chapters 1 and 2 all in the same day. She began to show us a slide show with all of the important information and examples for these two chapters but I found myself getting overwhelmed. I personally like to write down my notes into a notebook but I ended up giving up half way through the lecture. I decided it would be best for me to just listen to the lecture and finish my notes at home. I have found myself doing most of my notes at home instead of in class because of how fast professors go through the material. Another obstacle that I faced this week was finding parking. I only live 3 minutes away from campus and I could even walk if I wanted to. I decided against walking since it is very hot outside and I would prefer not to melt on my way to school. While driving to school is easier, finding parking was not. I failed to realize that there is many students and many of them happen to drive to school as-well. Every day I have to scan the parking lot for any open spaces that no one else has seen yet and rush to that space or else I could spend too much time searching and I could end up being late for class. I tried to avoid this by leaving my house up to 30 minutes early so that I can avoid being late for class but I still managed to spend around 25 minutes looking for parking and only had about 5 to get to class. While I had some difficulties, college really isn't that bad. Theres so many new people to meet and potentially become friends with. I hope to make a bunch of college friends so then I can have a group of people who I can struggle with and also have a good time with. I'm sure that there is more to come and a ton of extra obstacles but for now I would prefer to keep college as is.
I appreciate that you wrote about how fast paced the Anatomy Lecture goes because I totally agree. It's like she just wants to go through information instead of actually teaching and slowing down a bit. My first week went just about how yours did.
ReplyDeleteMegan just know that you are not alone! I am also in A&P and the fast pace is definitely tough to keep up with, so I understand your struggle. I have found that recording the lectures can be helpful that way you can always go back and re-listen in case you miss something. I am always here to help or if you just need to rant or want a study buddy! :) Things will get easier as we learn what techniques work best for us. Don't be too hard on yourself!
ReplyDeleteDon’t ever feel like you’re alone Megan. I’ve talked to so many people who feel the same way about anatomy as you do. I know its hard now but we can all get through this together and you’ll figure out the notes situation once you get a better understanding of what works for you!
ReplyDeleteThat anatomy lecture does go by fast I feel like I'm loosing my mind. I get dropped off to school and I can just imagine what you go through trying to find parking.
ReplyDeleteIt is really easy to feel overwhelmed with the note taking. I to do most of my notes at home. It is hard to grasp what the teacher is talking about when you are looking up from your notebook every 2 seconds rushing to get everything. However don't get to overwhelmed and when feeling stressed take a break and relax your mind.
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