Hello again and welcome to another edition of "Kick Ass in Class". The goal of these posts are make your class time more productive so there's less work to complete when you get home. Our focus today is: "Make EVERY Class A Front-Row Concert Experience"
Okay...imagine this: You are buying tickets for that awesome rock concert that you have been waiting anxiously for. The ticket attendant says, "Okay, we can bump up your last-row tickets to front-row tickets. Would you like those front-row tickets?"
Duh!
One of the ways to get the most out of ANY class is to sit in the front row. I know you have heard your parents saying it over and over, "Sit in the front row". Yeah right! Wrong! Your parents are actually right on this one. With that said, I cannot stress the importance of this one enough. Let's go through the advantages
Advantage #1: You will be able to understand everything clearly
-You won't constantly have to ask for the teacher to repeat anything that you couldn't hear
Advantage #2: Your teacher will know that you are serious about learning
- Don't worry, you won't become the teacher's pets. The days of compulsory education are over! Whenever you go to office hours, your teacher will take you seriously because you sat up front. As long as you stay awake and at least look focused, they can answer pretty much any question you ask
Advantage #3: If you are tired, being closer to the professor teaching will get you more involved
- You know how those morning classes are: You seem okay one minute and the next minute you hear your name yelled like there's no tomorrow. Being close to the teacher, making yourself vulnerable, will give you enough ambition to stay awake.
Advantage #4: You are ahead of any distractions from behind
-Most distractions (talking, gum-snapping, paper football championships, etc.) come from behind you. I highly doubt it that you would be the center of attention of some prank by your classmates. C'mon, the days of bullying are over! Grow up, for crying out loud!
Advantage #5: It will boost your self-confidence
- After sitting up front for the first week, I guarentee you that you will be more confident to ask any question that comes to your mind. Teachers love questions because they like knowing that you are interested in their work. Its flattering to them! Plus, self-confidence can really help in other areas of your life!
The Aftermath: Now I know you are hesitant to make yourself the center of attention, especially when you just want to go home and mind your own business after class. However, as i've said time and time again: "Community college IS College". These classes count, they are graded. They can make or break your college career. Why not boost your chances of success by placing yourself in a strategic position:
Move Your Butt Up Front!
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