<p>I have an intro journalism class this fall with about 500 people in it. The class is huge.</p>
<p>I've been told that classes that big are harder to do well in. Can anyone give some advice on how to excel in a class that large?</p>
<p>Also... if a class is that big, is it better to go to the professor's office hours or to see a TA if you need help?</p>
<p>I have never had a problem with a class that big, and I would try to get to know the person grading your papers (it’ll probably be a TA) just to see what they want in the class.</p>
<p>It depends on you. I do extremely well in large classes, and poorly in small ones.</p>
<p>Wow, I don’t think I’d like taking classes that large, but maybe that’s because I’ve gotten used to the intimate settings of most CC classes. </p>
<p>You should try to make yourself known to your professor (in a good way, of course) or TA.</p>
<p>Larger class larger curve…</p>
<p>Don’t sweat it kid!</p>
<p>Once you actually start in the class I’m sure you’ll do fine. And a lot of people (including professors) have told me that almost no one ever goes to office hours, so it’s pretty personal. Although I’m sure that’s not true at all schools.</p>
<p>That is one motherfudging bigass class</p>
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<p>^ So, since most kids don’t go to office hours, you will, if you’re smart. Have some interesting point or question to discuss. All this costs you is an occasional 10-20 minutes of your time. And, get to know the TA, too.</p>