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 Strategies For College represents a good strategy 

   By Wanda Kember
   IV Leader Staff, April 12, 2007

    Recently while registering for my final semester at IVCC I reflected upon the classes I have taken and the impact they have had on my educational experience — the classes and instructors I loved and the class that stresses me out.
    Strategies for College is a class I took my first semester that had a very positive impact on me. This class was not required but was suggested since I am a nontraditional student. I didn’t see the point back then, but I certainly do now.
    It is a class that helped me become a better student by reintroducing study habits and helping me to decipher the best way in which I learn. This information can be very helpful when deciding what types of classes to take, i.e.… lecture, lab or online.
    Trust me, if you are a hands-on learner who needs to be in the class, an online class is not for you. Being aware of that type of information can definitely impact your overall educational experience.
    It also helped me find my voice. What I mean by that is that through assignments, journals and class participation I became aware of my strengths and weakness and was taught ways to better myself not only through education, but personally as well.
    So here’s a thought: although Strategies for College may not be required for your degree, there are many benefits to taking it. When it comes time for you to register for classes, seriously consider it.
    Talk to an instructor or a fellow student who has taken the class. You just might be glad you did.

 

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