What's up, guys? I just confirmed my enrollment at Brooklyn College (super excited). I'm now trying to figure out how to go about selecting my classes. To create a balanced schedule, could anyone suggest some courses that might be less strenuous or time-consuming?
Congrats on your enrollment at Brooklyn College! Crafting a balanced schedule can indeed help to lessen the stress during your college journey.
While it's important to remember it's a good idea to challenge yourself and not solely seek easy courses, it's also key to avoid burnout. Balancing easy and hard classes is definitely smart.
As a first-year student, you'd usually start off with the required core classes. However, there are few areas where you could opt for easy classes without compromising the quality of your education:
1. General Education or Core Curriculum: These required classes can sometimes be less strenuous than your major-specific ones. Check out PHIL 1101 - Introduction to Philosophy or PSYCH 1000 - Introduction to Psychology. Both are interesting and not overly time-consuming for most students.
2. Electives: These are often less demanding and you can choose something that genuinely interests you, making the class feel less like work.
3. Look for Professors, not Classes: Sometimes, the difficulty of a course is primarily dependent on the professor teaching it rather than the subject matter itself. Check Rate My Professors or similar platforms to find professors who are known for being engaging and fair.
Just remember, a course that is easy for one person may not be easy for another. Your interest level in the course material plays a major part. Ease is somewhat subjective, so take this into consideration. I hope this helps and enjoy your time at Brooklyn College!
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