University studying?

Question

I heard that university is 3 hours per course a day and 4 courses each on different days of the week. so how long do you study(including home work in a day or a week in total(not as in 3 hours for each hour class(since i dont know what that means)).
and do I have time for social life and/or part time job?

Answer 1

Depending upon where you are in school, the average number of credits or units (course hours) a student takes in a semester is 12 to 15. This means you would be in class 15 12 or 15 hours each week. The idea of the 3 hours per classroom hour means that you would spend an additional 36 to 45 hours studying. That, however, is a guideline. There are those students who get by just fine studying far less, and others who may take more time than that. If you find it takes you a lot more than this, you might want to visit your learning center to see if there are study skills you might use to help you.

It is definitely possible to also have both a social life and a part-time job in college, but I really wouldn't recommend getting a job the minute you get to school, unless you really can't afford NOT to. Figure out how long the studying will take you first, and give yourself a little time to get to know people first. After a month or two, you should have a better sense of what you can handle.

Answer 2

The general rule of thumb is that for every credit hour you take, you'll get three hours of homework. So if you take 15 hours of credit, that is 45 hours of homework. Of course, I'm only giving you an approximate guideline. A 3 hour class means you will spend three hours in class during one week. However, sometimes 1 hour labs are longer than 1 hours (they might go on to 2.5 hours), even though you only get one hour of credit for them. You may have a little time for a social life (If you spend a total of 60 hours at class or studying, according to the 3-1 rule I detailed), you'll still have time for socializing. You might not get that much sleep. You may have time for work, but I'd suggest you get used to college life before you apply for a job. However, if you work, you probably won't have time to socialize.

Answer 3

Ok, let's clear up your first statement "3 hours per course a day." If one of your classes is 3 hours long, you are probably only taking it once a week. For each class you're in, you're probably spending 3 hours a week in class for it. So, you'll have it twice a week for an hour and 15 minutes, or three times a week for 50 minutes (it varies from school to school, but around this much is typical).

How much you study depends on your class. For biology, chemistry or any science, you will need to devote a great deal of time to studying. Reading your chapter is not going to cut it. If you read quickly (and are able to retain it) then you will spend less time doing homework than someone who reads slower. A lot of studying is very personal and can't be generalized. I read slow so my homework takes me a long time to finish. However, I do work and have a social life.

If you want to go to college and do more than just study, you really need to learn good time management techniques. This means wake up in the morning and figure out what needs to be done during the day. How long will each activity take you. Write it all down then stick to that schedule. If you want to spend time with friends, write them in your schedule. Then, make sure you don't waste time (no TV, myspace, facebook etc.). Another easy way to make sure you keep your social life is to plan dinner dates (not bf/gf dates, but just get-to-gethers). Everyone has to eat. Maybe it'll take you 15 minutes to eat on campus, and with friends it takes 45 minutes. So yes, it'll take up a little more time, but think of it as cutting out one episode of your favorite TV show. You will have to make sacrifices. You need to figure out what's most important to you and make sure you accomplish that. If you want a 4.0, then study your a** off and don't waste time going to the mall with friends. If you don't mind a 3.0 then you'll have more time to work and hang out with friends. Just set your priorities now so you accomplish what you want.

Answer 4

Depends on your personal ability to maintain information.
Here's a tip. Use mnemonics. If you're not sure what that is, then look it up.
I use to be a professional tutor for college and university students, and mnemonics often cut their study time in half, thereby giving them more time for other things.
Take my word on it...MNEMONICS works!!

Answer 5

LOL nicely i'm no longer at school yet I even have found out to sit down down back and luxuriate in existence as I do the artwork of the Lord Jesus Christ. happy you're examining to be somebody super at college! (((guy in Blue))))