The old college curriculum used to entail classes from 8-3,
Monday to Friday. Classes would run often on schedules like Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, 8-9 or 10-11. The alternate offering, Tuesday and Thursdays would
be scheduled 10-11:30. These small chunks of time are scheduled a few times per
week, giving you great frequency and homework in smaller chunks.
As Universities attempt to attract lifetime learners of all
ages, they are increasingly offering classes outside of this once rigid time
frame. Night classes are becoming the norm for working individuals and students
unable to enroll given time restrictions. These classes would be offered once
per week for several hours often at times like 5:30-8:30 or 6:00-9:00.
Night classes offer the obvious benefit of being out of the
way. Work commitments and class requirements may be scheduled during the day
while these extra studies can be planned for the evening. Students looking to
take advantage of niche or advanced classes find nocturnal classes
advantageous. In addition for some classes, the offering may only be at 1 time
per semester. This may make evening class your only option.
Night Classes are however not without their disadvantages.
For college students, night time is when a majority of the socialization
occurs. That 6-9 class might cut into the time that your friends head out.
Consistently daydreaming about the fun your friends are having is neither
beneficial for you or your classmates. Simply put, your head must be in the
right place if night classes are going to work.
So are you a Moring Bird or Nigh Owl?
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