Comments on: A minor problem http://www.theworldofstuff.com/archives/2009/04/08/a-minor-problem/ Semi-geeky musings, links, and observations by an all-geeky college student. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:17:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Keith http://www.theworldofstuff.com/archives/2009/04/08/a-minor-problem/#comment-7764 Keith Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:36:23 +0000 http://www.theworldofstuff.com/?p=743#comment-7764 The only one like that I had was Introduction to Business. You were supposed to read the chapters and attend class (but I skipped one or both of those on occasion) and the tests were in essay form and open-book. Still, it was some of the most boring stuff ever. I got an A in it, unsurprisingly. Good luck with economics. The only one like that I had was Introduction to Business. You were supposed to read the chapters and attend class (but I skipped one or both of those on occasion) and the tests were in essay form and open-book. Still, it was some of the most boring stuff ever. I got an A in it, unsurprisingly. Good luck with economics.

]]> By: Jordon Kalilich http://www.theworldofstuff.com/archives/2009/04/08/a-minor-problem/#comment-7756 Jordon Kalilich Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:45:19 +0000 http://www.theworldofstuff.com/?p=743#comment-7756 I'm not sure, but I think the economics class doesn't even have homework. I think there are just exams. That could be good or bad, but I've done well in those sorts of classes in the past. I’m not sure, but I think the economics class doesn’t even have homework. I think there are just exams. That could be good or bad, but I’ve done well in those sorts of classes in the past.

]]> By: Keith http://www.theworldofstuff.com/archives/2009/04/08/a-minor-problem/#comment-7755 Keith Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:42:33 +0000 http://www.theworldofstuff.com/?p=743#comment-7755 I really don't see the big difference between online classes and in-class classes, except online classes save you several hours of class time a week. You still read the chapter, do the assignments, and have to have them in at a specific time (you upload them rather than print them and turn them in). I know a lot of people have trouble with online classes, but I prefer them, personally. I hate having spare time between classes, though. I want them to be back-to-back so that I can just take them and go home without too much grief. I really don’t see the big difference between online classes and in-class classes, except online classes save you several hours of class time a week. You still read the chapter, do the assignments, and have to have them in at a specific time (you upload them rather than print them and turn them in). I know a lot of people have trouble with online classes, but I prefer them, personally.

I hate having spare time between classes, though. I want them to be back-to-back so that I can just take them and go home without too much grief.

]]> By: Kirsten http://www.theworldofstuff.com/archives/2009/04/08/a-minor-problem/#comment-7753 Kirsten Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:05:01 +0000 http://www.theworldofstuff.com/?p=743#comment-7753 The minor in business will be a very good thing - business classes have a lot of practical applications that you can use in a lot of areas in your life. Yes, Principles of Accounting will put you to sleep, and I don't think I retained anything I learned in that class because I was asleep and had my friend's accounting major boyfriend do my homework, but now I work in accounts payable, so I guess somewhere something sunk in. As for the time you have between classes, find a quiet spot or head to the library to keep up on your homework. That way you will have more time to chillax when you get to your apartment after classes. What good is having an apartment if you can't enjoy it? The minor in business will be a very good thing – business classes have a lot of practical applications that you can use in a lot of areas in your life. Yes, Principles of Accounting will put you to sleep, and I don’t think I retained anything I learned in that class because I was asleep and had my friend’s accounting major boyfriend do my homework, but now I work in accounts payable, so I guess somewhere something sunk in.

As for the time you have between classes, find a quiet spot or head to the library to keep up on your homework. That way you will have more time to chillax when you get to your apartment after classes. What good is having an apartment if you can’t enjoy it?

]]> By: Jordon Kalilich http://www.theworldofstuff.com/archives/2009/04/08/a-minor-problem/#comment-7752 Jordon Kalilich Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:31:44 +0000 http://www.theworldofstuff.com/?p=743#comment-7752 Having time between my classes sounds like it'll be a good thing. This semester they're pretty bunched together; I have five classes in a row on Fridays, 8:30-1:40. Maybe I'll use the in-between time to watch my online class, which I can't go to in person because it will conflict with one of my other classes. Maybe Coursetopia will expand soon. Tell them how much you want to use their service! Having time between my classes sounds like it’ll be a good thing. This semester they’re pretty bunched together; I have five classes in a row on Fridays, 8:30-1:40. Maybe I’ll use the in-between time to watch my online class, which I can’t go to in person because it will conflict with one of my other classes.

Maybe Coursetopia will expand soon. Tell them how much you want to use their service!

]]> By: Sarah http://www.theworldofstuff.com/archives/2009/04/08/a-minor-problem/#comment-7750 Sarah Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:20:08 +0000 http://www.theworldofstuff.com/?p=743#comment-7750 I can't do online classes! I lack the on-the-computer discipline. I have at least an hour and a half between all my classes this semester, and I <i>love</i> it!! I go home usually during the two-hour break after my 8 AM science class (gross) and actually shower, eat, get ready. (I go to science looking like hell. I figure it's OK since no one is awake. Ha.) During the other two 1.5 hr breaks, I either have lunch with a friend, run errands, or practice piano. Very leisurely. And I was so excited about that Coursetopia site until I realized it was only for three schools! Boo. I do all my genius scheduling on scrap pieces of paper with all the available classes written on them that I push around on my desk until I'm happy. Old school. Ha. I can’t do online classes! I lack the on-the-computer discipline. I have at least an hour and a half between all my classes this semester, and I love it!! I go home usually during the two-hour break after my 8 AM science class (gross) and actually shower, eat, get ready. (I go to science looking like hell. I figure it’s OK since no one is awake. Ha.) During the other two 1.5 hr breaks, I either have lunch with a friend, run errands, or practice piano. Very leisurely.

And I was so excited about that Coursetopia site until I realized it was only for three schools! Boo. I do all my genius scheduling on scrap pieces of paper with all the available classes written on them that I push around on my desk until I’m happy. Old school. Ha.

]]> By: Jordon Kalilich http://www.theworldofstuff.com/archives/2009/04/08/a-minor-problem/#comment-7748 Jordon Kalilich Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:39:05 +0000 http://www.theworldofstuff.com/?p=743#comment-7748 @Andrea: Yes, but are the macro lectures funny? @Kristen: Fortunately my free periods will fall during midday, so I'll probably eat at least part of the time. @Keith: I don't know if I'd have the self-discipline to manage that many online classes, but it's good that you do. I'm sure it's really convenient. @Andrea: Yes, but are the macro lectures funny?

@Kristen: Fortunately my free periods will fall during midday, so I’ll probably eat at least part of the time.

@Keith: I don’t know if I’d have the self-discipline to manage that many online classes, but it’s good that you do. I’m sure it’s really convenient.

]]> By: Keith http://www.theworldofstuff.com/archives/2009/04/08/a-minor-problem/#comment-7747 Keith Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:46:50 +0000 http://www.theworldofstuff.com/?p=743#comment-7747 I know what that's like, in case you haven't been reading my blog recently. Colleges make it really hard on you. I actually like doing everything possible online. I don't like being there much more than anyone else likes me being there, it takes away your time (and the teacher rarely adds much to it), and I can get insanely ahead in online classes but not in on-campus classes. I don't have a minor, but business classes are easy, but they're so boring. It's getting recommended left and right that I take accounting, which I really don't want to (Principles of Management, Introduction to Business, Systems Analysis, and my remaining Project Management are required, so I'm basically burnt out on business). I actually have all my classes planned for next semester; I just have to have my advisor approve them. 4 classes (13 hours) and 3 of them are online (the other one is available online, but I don't think I could pass a math class on my own). Well, I'm thinking of taking a fifth (bouncing it up to 16): Computer Aided Drafting (which is only available online), which I thought might come in handy for web design and icon building, but I suck at drawing. So, I'll just be in from 5:30-6:45 on Mondays and Wednesdays. I know what that’s like, in case you haven’t been reading my blog recently. Colleges make it really hard on you.

I actually like doing everything possible online. I don’t like being there much more than anyone else likes me being there, it takes away your time (and the teacher rarely adds much to it), and I can get insanely ahead in online classes but not in on-campus classes.

I don’t have a minor, but business classes are easy, but they’re so boring. It’s getting recommended left and right that I take accounting, which I really don’t want to (Principles of Management, Introduction to Business, Systems Analysis, and my remaining Project Management are required, so I’m basically burnt out on business).

I actually have all my classes planned for next semester; I just have to have my advisor approve them. 4 classes (13 hours) and 3 of them are online (the other one is available online, but I don’t think I could pass a math class on my own). Well, I’m thinking of taking a fifth (bouncing it up to 16): Computer Aided Drafting (which is only available online), which I thought might come in handy for web design and icon building, but I suck at drawing. So, I’ll just be in from 5:30-6:45 on Mondays and Wednesdays.

]]> By: kristen http://www.theworldofstuff.com/archives/2009/04/08/a-minor-problem/#comment-7746 kristen Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:05:33 +0000 http://www.theworldofstuff.com/?p=743#comment-7746 eating is a good way to fill the time you have between classes. oh, studying too. i wouldn't go back home because by the time i got there, i'd have to go back. it's amazing how productive i can be if i'm stuck on campus with a book (and no facebook). eating is a good way to fill the time you have between classes. oh, studying too. i wouldn’t go back home because by the time i got there, i’d have to go back. it’s amazing how productive i can be if i’m stuck on campus with a book (and no facebook).

]]> By: Andrea http://www.theworldofstuff.com/archives/2009/04/08/a-minor-problem/#comment-7745 Andrea Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:27:17 +0000 http://www.theworldofstuff.com/?p=743#comment-7745 Macro lectures are online too and I think it's easier. I got a low B in micro watching all the lectures, and I have an mid-A in macro now without watching a single lecture. Macro lectures are online too and I think it’s easier. I got a low B in micro watching all the lectures, and I have an mid-A in macro now without watching a single lecture.

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