Good Classes to Take Your Freshman Year of College | Education - …

The freshman year of college is an exciting time in a student’s life but can be intimidating when creating a class schedule. Choosing good classes is important for a student’s success. Whether students have their choices of study selected or are undecided in their majors, it is beneficial to choose classes that will meet the core education, prerequisite, humanities and elective requirements needed for graduation. Picking the right mix of classes will provide students with a well-rounded education.

The first two years of college are usually centered on core education classes. These classes include English, math, science, history and foreign language, and they introduce students to different paths of study. It is best for students to take these classes immediately after graduating from high school to avoid having to take remedial classes later to refresh their memories. The core education classes students take during their freshman year will provide a solid foundation for the more advanced courses related to their selected majors.

If students have selected their majors, many colleges will allow them to enroll in prerequisite classes the second semester of their freshman year. These classes give them a brief introduction and understanding of what their majors demand. If students are unhappy after taking the first prerequisite class in their majors, then they have time to change their minds and pick a new major before they get too deep into their educational studies.

Humanities classes consist of studying philosophy, religion, the arts and literature. They are good classes to take during freshman year due to their challenging content. Students enrolled in humanities classes will receive a well-rounded education of the world. Furthermore, knowledge gained from taking humanities classes provides them with the ability to converse intelligently in any academic major.

Elective classes allow students to experience something new and exciting that can be related or unrelated to their chosen majors. Unlike core education, prerequisites and humanities classes that are required coursework, elective classes give students the freedom of choice among different subject areas. Aerobics, swimming or golfing are examples of elective classes for freshmen. These classes give freshmen the opportunity to relieve stress in an enjoyable way and fulfill graduation requirements.

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Jeannine Lowe is a business technology teacher at McKenzie High School in Tennessee. She has been writing on business and marketing topics since 2007. Lowe obtained her Master of Science in education through Walden University, specializing in integrating technology into the classroom.