I had this professor before and I actually really liked him. He was tough but fair and was always ready to offer help when it was needed. As the course progressed it became obvious that a lot of students were struggling.
Some were on the brink of failing or dropping the subject entirely which would push back their graduation. I was shocked! Yes I found the subject hard but there was no way I was going to partition the dean to have the course made easier. But it did raise the question, should university subjects be easier? Are they too hard? They will also face fast-talking professors in massive lecture halls where students may be watching movies with one earbud tucked under their hair.
You know the kind: plus students, PowerPoints peppered with images, YouTube clips and music; a microphone to reach the very back rows where the sleepers, movie-watchers and Snapchatters dwell ; squeaky plastic chairs attached to wooden flip-up desks; an army of dedicated TAs; and gymnasium exams where sweat and stress combine to make a palpable aroma.
Over the years, we have discussed our love for this sometimes-beleaguered population. They are like no other in university. Young mostly 18 years old , scared, impressionable, enthusiastic well, many are and wide-eyed.
The world is their oyster — anything is still possible. We have watched students thrive, even if they had to deal with a 32 per cent on their first midterm. This is just a smattering of what we discovered after we embarked on a three-year research project to study The First Year Experience.
We wanted to learn more about this misunderstood population. And what we discovered was no simple Animal House stereotype; instead, we found thoughtful, deep and sometimes heart-wrenching stories that resonated across the academic, the social and the personal, culminating in an emotional roller-coaster for most of our participants — whether they were thriving or surviving.
University is a life-altering experience. First year is hard precisely because it is presumed that students are ready for this transition.
Students who procrastinate, lack the prior knowledge needed to tackle the subject matter or are simply unprepared for the amount of assignments, readings and degree of difficulty of exams will regularly struggle to get by.
Generally, the best way of dealing with a heavy workload is learning how to study and manage your time more efficiently. This involves having a clear plan by implementing study sessions, taking proper breaks and taking better notes. Sometimes the challenge lies not only with your academic workload but the fact that you have to allocate your time to your other responsibilities and extra-curricular activities as well. Whether it is a part-time job, a position in a school or community organization or sports, being able to manage your time can feel extremely overwhelming if not carefully planned out.
To avoid burning out from doing too many thing, consider foregoing some of your activities. In my case, I love debating. As such, I reluctantly stopped debating so that I would have the time needed to put in the extra work academically. Of course, not everyone has such a luxury — what if you have a part-time job or other mandatory commitments? Well then, you will definitely have to compromise and make sacrifices to get what you want. You probably already know that university is a place not just for studying but for making new connections and forging life-long friendships.
While this is a great addition to any university experience, it can also be a source of numerous issues. Handling the social pressure and responsibilities that come from having to maintain personal relationships can equally be as tough.
Whether it is ensuring you have the time to spend with your friends or struggling to make new ones like I did during my first year :D or a painful break-up and having to see your ex around school. Relationships play a crucial role in your university life and they are oftentimes what you will take away and reminisce about once it is all over. Relationship management is a huge topic on its own and I will not cover it in-depth here.
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