3 reasons why I enjoy college

This is a post that is relevant to disengaged students as well as professors who could never understand why so many students are sleeping in their class. I had a wonderful year while on exchange and these were the 3 key reasons why I enjoyed my time there.

See Meaning In what you study 

Clearly the most exciting part of classes here is that it is extremely relevant to my work. I could

be learning about product development in class in the morning, then applying the knowledge and
executing the steps of product development working in the office in the afternoon. This has imbued me
with immense motivation during classes.

Interactive Teaching Method

Another wonderful aspect of classes here is the interactive style in which they are conducted. It
is encouraged that students speak up and express their views in a interactive seminar‐like manner. This
gives me ample opportunities to practice my public speaking in class, and at the same time it is always
interesting to hear what my peers think about the same issue. It is important to also pick the correct tutor, which I have shared some tips here previously.

Plethora of After-Class activities

The best part about my college is not the quality of classes. As mentioned previously, there are so
many events and activities happening in the college on a daily basis. Not only it allows a platform to know
more people, these events are very insightful and educational events which range from speeches from
accomplished people and technology seminars. If I am back from work early, I make it a point to
participate actively in such events happening in school instead of being a couch potato no matter how
great the temptation is.

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How to choose a tutor

In some modules, you will have a number of tutorial classes to ballet for. Naturally, students select their classes based on their schedule, but that is often NOT THE SMARTEST CHOICE.

Instead, select the best tutor and attend his/her tutorial class.

A good tutor

• Able to teach reasonably well
• Covers the tutorial questions
• Answers questions you have
• Basically anything expected

In comparison, a great tutor

• Is interesting
• Covers the tutorial questions in half the class, teaches additional stuff in the 2nd half (which are often important concepts for exams)
• Makes you think about what you have learnt by asking questions
• Sends you additional resources like videos, powerpoint slides, templates, etc

How to select a great tutor

The very first thing you can do is ask your seniors. Those who have taken the module would have some impressions of their tutor. Seek out your seniors and compile all their opinions to make the best choice.

Secondly, google the tutor's name. Now I am not encouraging you to be too stalkerish here, but essentially is to check out the career background of the tutor, his/her experiences and previous networks. You might also be able to find reviews on the tutors or chance upon blogs commenting on their experience with the tutor. These information would give you a hint of how qualified the tutor is.

So remember, when there's the chance, choose your tutorial class based on the tutor, and not by your schedule!