Hip HIP HOORAY!!! I make it to class EVERY DAY!!

Going to class every day IS NOT an easy task, especially when classes last from 8am until 3 or even 5pm.  After being in class all day, I am expected to study for 2 hours for each lecture hour, but I want to be in bed by midnight, which only leaves a good 6 hours for studying, eating, working out, and relaxing.  I often ask myself, “How in the world do I manage to go to class every day and then study while still trying to have a life?”  I have not quite figured it all out yet, but I am managing. I can admit that there are many mornings when I would rather lay in bed and watch TV (those who know me know how much I enjoy watching TV) and then spend my early afternoon and evening studying—I would definitely then be able to watch my Monday night TV lineup without a book in my hand!! But then I realize that missing class IS NOT an option for me—I learn best by being in class. We are bombarded with so many reading assignments that I know I will not fully understand what I am reading, so I go to class to figure out exactly what I need to focus my studies on.  Also, I feel like our professors put an emphasis on what we need to know, which is not always covered in our textbooks or explained to the greatest detail.  I feel like if I don't go to class, then I'm going to miss out on something important. I will be honest though, even though I am sitting in the classroom, I am not always focused.  Sometimes Facebook may take over my attention, but I do try and at least listen to the professors and pay attention at least 75-85% of the time. Everyone learns differently, and sometimes going to every class is not helpful for some people—I completely understand and by no means would I ever judge someone for not attending class (until they start asking for my class notes every day lol). Although I would love some extra study hours and TV time, I know that I have to attend class because that is just how I am, and it works best for me.  Now I am NOT perfect Bettye or anything. I know there will be some days when I decide not to go to class, and I am okay with that too.  Besides when I think about how much money I spent on each class per day, I want to occupy my expensive seat EVERY DAY :)!!!

Sincerely,

Student Dr. Partridge