Almost a senior! As I prepare for college, I'd like to ask: what, in your experience, has been the easiest course? Maybe something that doesn't require a ton of study hours?
The "easiest" course can greatly depend on your interests or strengths. For instance, if you enjoy writing, you might find a class focused on creative writing or English literature easier than a math heavy course. Similarly, if you excel in numbers or logic-based thinking, you might find a basic statistics or computer science course relatively smooth sailing.
However, one type of course many students commonly cite as being on the lighter side are those that fall under “General Education” or "Gen Eds". These are broad courses meant to give students a varied educational experience outside their major. Classes such as Intro to Art History, Introduction to Sociology, or Intro to Psychology are often mentioned as less strenuous.
In addition, there are also "fun" classes that colleges offer to help students explore new interests and relieve academic stress. For example, many universities offer physical education classes like yoga, dancing, or swimming. There might also be interesting electives like the history of rock and roll, intro to photography, or even courses on the cultural analysis of popular TV shows or movies.
Remember that what seems easy or hard can be very subjective. What's most important is engaging with the material and enjoying your collegiate academic experience.
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