<p>Stupid question but the only thing I ever brought to class in high school was a pencil or a pen, I bummed paper off of people lol.</p>
<p>My classes are: Intro to HCom, Intro to Ethics, Intro to Sociology, and Liberal Arts Mathematics.</p>
<p>I figured an 1-inch binder with dividers and paper, notebook per class, and writing utensils. What else am I missing? And I'm referring to what to bring on a regular basis. What to bring on the first day of classes would be helpful as well.</p>
<p>What to Bring to Class:
•school bag
•spiral*
•pens, pencils, highlighters
•agenda
•laptop + charger**
•recorder**
•phone
•ID + money
•Drink and snack</p>
<p><em>Or something of that nature
*</em>If used</p>
<p>That’s all I can think of that isn’t class specific.</p>
<p>Do you recommend a recorder? I downloaded a recording app for my iPhone but I don’t know if I should use it to supplement my notes. In other words, did it help you? Also, do professors get upset when they’re recorded?</p>
<p>You should ask your professors if you can record them if you want to record lectures, some people don’t want to be recorded for various reasons and its better to just go up to then at the end of class and ask. What I also like to do it bring the syllabus (I don’t bring my computer to class so I print it) especially on the first day when they’re going over it</p>
<p>Would it be considered bad if I just record without asking them?</p>
<p>Yes, it would be considered bad. But it’s not like people haven’t chosen to record the professor anyways. </p>
<p>I have not started college, yet. I’ll most likely try it out and see if I can keep up with the amount of lectures I have to listen to again.</p>
<p>My high school AVID teacher suggested listening to it while you revise notes from that specific day and filling in parts that you missed. Seems effective in theory but yeah, I’ll try it out when I start classes in August.</p>
<p>It is also illegal in some states to record lectures. Believe it or not, it can be a privacy issue recording other students. In this state, if a student has permission to record because of a disability, other students can request the device be turned off before they speak.</p>
<p>The idea of listening to lectures all over again sounds really daunting, so I assume the recordings are as a supplement, not your major source of information. I think you should stick with smart note-taking (by hand, because apparently that helps fix stuff into our memories). Or typed notes if hand written ones are a major hindrance for you. Just make sure to always back up your computer so you don’t lose any data right before an exam!</p>
<p>As I understand it, professors might have intellectual property issues and so may ask you to not record their lectures. It would be a serious breach of courtesy if you did it anyway.</p>
<p>Back to your original question, I’d likely take a pencil case with whatever stationery I need, textbooks, a notebook and a calculator for math class (if you need it). If you want to take typed notes, consider getting a netbook because it’s lighter, smaller and easier to carry around than a laptop.</p>
<p>That’s a bit troublesome, I’m looking to get into law not breaking laws lol. I just tried doing a Google search about it regarding California, nothing came up except menacing articles. I guess I’ll take my chances with it.</p>
<p>What I bring to class:</p>
<p>Backpack (of course)
Pencils, pens
Notebooks and folders (if applicable) for whatever classes I’m going to
Water bottle (I recommend reusable ones; mine’s stainless steel)
Wallet
Phone
Keys
Some kind of snack/lunch depending on class times and what’s going on that day
Day planner</p>
<p>Even if you take notes on a laptop, I’d recommend at least having a notebook or loose leaf paper to take notes on in case something goes wrong with your computer. I also have stuff like medicine (inhalers, OTC meds) and a small pack of tissues in my backpack. That’s less specifically for classes and more for when I have my backpack in general, though.</p>
<p>For what it’s worth, I’ve never recorded a lecture and haven’t had any issues. If that works for you and you get the professor’s permission though, go for it.</p>
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Yes, I suppose I could listen to them when I review my notes. I have 5 lecture classes, but 2 of them I doubt I’ll be needing to review them. I’m pretty excited to test this out.</p>
<p>Do you carry all your notebooks and binders for all classes in your backpack? My classes are 15 minutes apart in scheduling (relatively close buildings/close classes) so I don’t have time to head back to my car and grab stuff. I want to use just one binder and multiple notebooks but I don’t know how it will all work out.</p>
<p>I have one lecture class so it’s a hit or miss to try out the recording method. From ratemyprofessor it seems the teacher is pretty chill so hopefully she will allow it.</p>
<p>It depends on how you organize your classes. If you have a binder per class then you will have all your binders with you. Bring what you need for that class. </p>
<p>You’ll have time to develop a system. It’s just like high school when in the first few weeks you were still getting binders and folders based on the demands of your classes.</p>
<p>It depends on the time gaps between my classes. If I have enough time between to warrant going back, I go back to my room and switch out my morning materials with my afternoon ones (assuming morning and afternoon classes). Otherwise, I bring everything I might need until I have a chance to go back to my room.</p>
<p>If all your classes are 15 minutes apart, I would just bring everything you need.</p>
<p>Yeah, I think I’m over-thinking and over-planning this because of stress lol. Trying to minimize things to think about when classes start. </p>
<p>@PhantomVirgo have you tried the accordion folder method? I was considering it but it’s kind of ugly haha. But thanks!</p>
<p>My scientific Google search found that recording lectures in California is determined by school policy. It is not illegal, but could get you kicked out, so check the policy at your school.</p>
<p>And… You probably are over thinking this whole process, but you will figure out what works for you rather quickly. I have a Tuesday-Thursday bag and a MWF bag. If you are using a three-ring binder, they make pocket folders that can be clipped into your binder.</p>
<p>Yeah, I’ll ask beforehand. Good excuse to introduce myself to the professor. Hopefully it doesn’t tick them off. Lol.</p>
<p>I only have classes MW, so everything is going to be jampacked in my tote… which I’m considering replacing with a backpack haha. And thanks, that’s a good idea.</p>
<p>Do not worry about ticking off the professor. He/she will most likely have a policy.</p>