Hey, currently prepping for my first year at Columbia Southern University and I'm a bit stressed about course selection. Any recommendations on what are the easiest courses to take over there?
While I wouldn't advise aiming primarily for "easy" classes - it's important to focus on courses that will contribute to your major and help you expand your skills - I understand the need to balance out your workload, especially in your first year.
Keep in mind that the difficulty of a course can vary greatly for each student depending on their background, interests, and strengths. While one student might breeze through a statistics course, another could find the same course extremely challenging. With that being said, here are a few suggestions for manageable courses:
1. Communication Arts: Courses in Communication Arts, like Introduction to Public Speaking, tend to be manageable due to their more practical, hands-on emphasis rather than heavy content memorization.
2. Art Appreciation: Many students find classes like Art Appreciation enjoyable and less demanding. These can often offer a refreshing change from academic, theory-focused classes and can enhance your understanding of different cultures and periods.
3. Introductory Foreign Language: If you've previously studied a foreign language in high school, taking an introductory-level language course in that same language might be easier for you.
4. Introduction to Psychology: This class is usually considered approachable because it covers a wide range of topics and concepts at a relatively superficial level.
5. Recreation and Leisure: This class often comes with a light workload, but can offer important knowledge about work-life balance, stress management, and personal wellbeing.
Again, remember that these are general observations and might vary based on your aptitudes, interests, and the specific professors teaching the course. Always do your own research and talk to academic advisors or upperclassmen for advice that applies specifically to your situation. Good luck with course selection!
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