<p>Everyone heading off to college hears those stories about staying up four nights in a row to get all of your work done.</p>
<p>Personally, I would say that that is a tad bit of an exaggeration, unless you are going to a very prestigious college....of course.</p>
<p>During my freshman year at UCM, I cannot say I didn't have any sleepless nights. In fact, I would say I had about 10 sleepless nights along with a few nights with maybe 3 to 4 hours of sleep. </p>
<p>My best advice would be to STAY ON TOP OF THINGS. Do not allow procrastination to take control. Unlike high school, you cannot get away with doing papers the night before it is due. You will fail that way. </p>
<p>Also, GO TO CLASS. Professors at UCM will say that they do not care whether or not you come to lecture. However, they do try to help you if you do take initiative and come to class. For example, they might hint at an essay question for the midterm / final. They may hand out a study guide that you would have otherwise never heard of. </p>
<p>By doing these two easy things, college becomes a lot easier.</p>
<p>Professors I HIGHLY recommend:</p>
<p>** Malloy- history teacher, very cool, plays music at the beginning of every lecture, easy A if you pay attention and go to discussion</p>
<p>Wedel- bio teacher, laid back, only gets upset if it seems as though you aren't participating, very willing to help</p>
<p>Stanley- writing teacher, difficult assignments, but very cool guy</p>
<p>Bianchi- math teacher, very approachable, if math isn't your subject...then she is really easy to understand, great teacher</p>
<p>Vidensek- chem teacher, many students prefer is method of grading, which is quite unique, and his lectures are not boring</p>
<p>Carlson- poli sci teacher, his midterms / finals are straight from his notes (which he makes sure to post online), however, attendance is vital for both lectures and discussions</p>
<p>Barlow- genetics teacher, good style of teaching, and lectures are interesting, she really thought about how the students would react to new concepts and would then base her explanations on how the students would best learn it</p>
<p>Professors to AVOID AT ALL COSTS:</p>
<p>Ghose- psychology teacher, hard to understand, very rude, a typical college professor, doesn't seem to care about students</p>
<p>Gilbert- biology teacher, (overall, she is nice and gives an easy A), bad at spelling, grade is based primarily on quizzes, which sucks, and crosswords are not always the best homework idea for a professor that can't spell!!</p>
<p>In general, many people bash UCM as being much easier than other UC schools. I, personally, wouldn't say that this is the case. I worked VERY hard for my 3.5 GPA for fall and spring semester. </p>
<p>UCM classes may be a tad easier, but it is ONLY because we have smaller class sizes and the teachers have more one on one time with each individual student. </p>
<p>All of my professors have known me by my name!! For instance, I was shocked when in Carlson's poli sci 10 class, I walked in late to a lecture (one of the ten he takes roll at for class credit), and when I went up to him after class to let him know please check me off as attending, he said "Yep, Ms. ______, I got you down. No worries."</p>
<p>UCM is difficult, yes. But not to the point where it is impossible to get a 3.0 or better.</p>