A recommendation I would give to next term's students is to listen to yourself-your body and
mind. Whatever strategies work best for you, do them. If you need to write down everything or
ask a lot of questions, do so. If you feel drained, take a break, and relax in whatever way you do.
Something that always helped me was walking away from something I was struggling with and
coming back to it an hour later. This gave me time to get out of work mode and focus on what I
needed; I always came back happier and prepared. It is okay to take breaks! Make sure to always
work hard but do not drain yourself. People do not always talk about the struggles of mental
health while simultaneously trying to succeed in school. Try your hardest, because the feeling of
knowing you put in your best efforts always pays off, but make sure you take care of yourself. For
an individual looking to dive into this very interesting course next semester:
HAVE FUN & FOCUS ON THE BASICS
Along with a lot of reading, you will have a lot of writing assignments. This is a course that one
must actively be engaged in in order to reap all the benefits embedded within. Do not try to
reinvent the wheel, however, DO try to use it in different ways
USE YOUR HEAD
There was a lot of critical thinking involved with most assignments, and it is truly impossible to
"B.S." your way through this class
I would recommend for an individual to complete tasks in a place of solitude--somewhere with
minimal distractions
BE PATIENT
You must be proactive with your writing in order to convey the most effective messages. After all,
you are being graded on the demonstration & conveyance of your individual opinions of what you
have just learned. In order to be the most effective, you MUST be willing to make changes and
challenge your convictions
REVISE, REVISE, REVISE
This coincides with the last recommendation, because there is a requirement for discipline as well
as patience in order to take the time to look over your work and make corrections
SLEEP ON IT
Again, coinciding with the last two points. I made it its own recommendation because truthfully, I
never truly experienced its effectiveness until this class. Making revisions and then "sleeping on it"
allowed me to return to the assignment with a clear mind and make my papers THAT much better.
I think a good recommendation for the next class is to really focus on the textbook and take time
to make sure you understand it all. There were times throughout the course where I did not end
up having enough time to finish the Soomo questions because of lack of time management.
