7 Stages Of Registering For Classes
Start writing a post
Student Life

7 Stages Of Registering For Classes

Why haven't I taken these classes before?

8
7 Stages Of Registering For Classes
marylhurst.edu

It's that time of year again. Time to decide what we're taking next year, what subjects we want to explore if we haven't already and how stressed we will be next semester. As a rising senior, registering for classes feels more loaded than ever. This time next year, I'll be waiting to hear back on job applications rather than diving further into academia. Here are some of the thoughts that have been running through my head over the past few weeks, which I can only hope are relatable to some.

1. How many courses do I have left in my major?

[rebelmouse-proxy-image https://media.rbl.ms/image?u=%2Ffiles%2F2016%2F04%2F11%2F635960005155125454236758434_giphy-6.gif&ho=https%3A%2F%2Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net&s=461&h=6cb6bb1efa2219ff86270f62a66a8686cd90215999554e1e0394c47421cd3aef&size=980x&c=2437527838 crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//media.rbl.ms/image%3Fu%3D%252Ffiles%252F2016%252F04%252F11%252F635960005155125454236758434_giphy-6.gif%26ho%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net%26s%3D461%26h%3D6cb6bb1efa2219ff86270f62a66a8686cd90215999554e1e0394c47421cd3aef%26size%3D980x%26c%3D2437527838%22%7D" expand=1]

What courses do I have left so I can actually get that degree? Each major has that one class that everyone avoids, maybe its boring or maybe its more difficult, but it needs to be taken. So, now its time to face the music.

2. What?! That professor is going on research leave?!

[rebelmouse-proxy-image https://media.rbl.ms/image?u=%2Ffiles%2F2016%2F04%2F11%2F6359600059193871131906883469_giphy-8.gif&ho=https%3A%2F%2Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net&s=563&h=86e010ae0c739772544f3419f61d557ef1ce3ea62956cec23e8ab4475c6159aa&size=980x&c=821348844 crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//media.rbl.ms/image%3Fu%3D%252Ffiles%252F2016%252F04%252F11%252F6359600059193871131906883469_giphy-8.gif%26ho%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net%26s%3D563%26h%3D86e010ae0c739772544f3419f61d557ef1ce3ea62956cec23e8ab4475c6159aa%26size%3D980x%26c%3D821348844%22%7D" expand=1]

As you approach your senior year, you know what professors you like and which you want to avoid. Nothing can ruin class registration like hearing that your favorite professor will be off-campus for the year doing there own research. It's a major buzzkill.

3. I've always wanted to take that!

[rebelmouse-proxy-image https://media.rbl.ms/image?u=%2Ffiles%2F2016%2F04%2F11%2F635960004695528668-1131387362_giphy-5.gif&ho=https%3A%2F%2Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net&s=115&h=8cec0376819abe343631d9acda1287c7cc655e790e43e91ab0dda949ead1c62c&size=980x&c=2054867617 crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//media.rbl.ms/image%3Fu%3D%252Ffiles%252F2016%252F04%252F11%252F635960004695528668-1131387362_giphy-5.gif%26ho%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net%26s%3D115%26h%3D8cec0376819abe343631d9acda1287c7cc655e790e43e91ab0dda949ead1c62c%26size%3D980x%26c%3D2054867617%22%7D" expand=1]

This is my last year, time to take that one English class I've always wanted to take. Sometimes, its good to save the best for last. This is the year to take all those classes you were interested in or heard your friends enjoyed but didn't have time to take. Plus, now you are the first ones to register so chances for getting into the class are higher!

4. I'm sorry, that class is at 8 a.m.? No thank you.

[rebelmouse-proxy-image https://media.rbl.ms/image?u=%2Ffiles%2F2016%2F04%2F11%2F635960002408101872180075607_giphy-1.gif&ho=https%3A%2F%2Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net&s=1006&h=6e6fbae8329d784dc51a1427b34176d6d88bfe9502caf4feb00dddfe653799eb&size=980x&c=3708925718 crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//media.rbl.ms/image%3Fu%3D%252Ffiles%252F2016%252F04%252F11%252F635960002408101872180075607_giphy-1.gif%26ho%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net%26s%3D1006%26h%3D6e6fbae8329d784dc51a1427b34176d6d88bfe9502caf4feb00dddfe653799eb%26size%3D980x%26c%3D3708925718%22%7D" expand=1]

Once you've survived your first three years of college, you learn what hours you function best at. Some people like early morning classes to get the day started and over with, some prefer to sleep and wrap up their day in the afternoon. So, as much as I may be interested in that one class, I know that my head shouldn't leave the pillow until at least 9 a.m. So, nevermind.

5. Our school offers that major?

[rebelmouse-proxy-image https://media.rbl.ms/image?u=%2Ffiles%2F2016%2F04%2F11%2F6359600042789604761396377079_giphy-4.gif&ho=https%3A%2F%2Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net&s=762&h=430292fbd9b00388efd58a39a311316a1dc54f22fb947620305ab4fcba421242&size=980x&c=1727142104 crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//media.rbl.ms/image%3Fu%3D%252Ffiles%252F2016%252F04%252F11%252F6359600042789604761396377079_giphy-4.gif%26ho%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net%26s%3D762%26h%3D430292fbd9b00388efd58a39a311316a1dc54f22fb947620305ab4fcba421242%26size%3D980x%26c%3D1727142104%22%7D" expand=1]

This is the time to try out everything you've wanted to. As you look through the course catalog, you notice all these different majors and minors that you had never paid much attention to. So, I guess I missed my chance to learn ancient Egyptian but now I will be learning how to draw (my doodles could use the help anyway).

6. How are these courses already full?!

[rebelmouse-proxy-image https://media.rbl.ms/image?u=%2Ffiles%2F2016%2F04%2F12%2F635960323841743125-1658698984_giphy-10.gif&ho=https%3A%2F%2Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net&s=78&h=a1fae2e5554766466fa376c55cac4653ba3ff12eea15652d0445d927e5c5af7e&size=980x&c=3557030608 crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//media.rbl.ms/image%3Fu%3D%252Ffiles%252F2016%252F04%252F12%252F635960323841743125-1658698984_giphy-10.gif%26ho%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net%26s%3D78%26h%3Da1fae2e5554766466fa376c55cac4653ba3ff12eea15652d0445d927e5c5af7e%26size%3D980x%26c%3D3557030608%22%7D" expand=1]

You have perfectly figured out your schedule, balanced the amount of classes for each day all to find out that one of the classes is already full. Time to re-evaluate. That geology class is full, so what else can fill that slot in my schedule? Back to the drawing board (course catalog) for me.

7. This schedule will do just fine.

[rebelmouse-proxy-image https://media.rbl.ms/image?u=%2Ffiles%2F2016%2F04%2F11%2F635960008710266861-915213608_giphy-9.gif&ho=https%3A%2F%2Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net&s=316&h=5fe3a8c1a14bdeb01e5381caf28507deb90a1e08c324e9f24f0f0d684569f6c4&size=980x&c=331461907 crop_info="%7B%22image%22%3A%20%22https%3A//media.rbl.ms/image%3Fu%3D%252Ffiles%252F2016%252F04%252F11%252F635960008710266861-915213608_giphy-9.gif%26ho%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Faz616578.vo.msecnd.net%26s%3D316%26h%3D5fe3a8c1a14bdeb01e5381caf28507deb90a1e08c324e9f24f0f0d684569f6c4%26size%3D980x%26c%3D331461907%22%7D" expand=1]

You did it. Finally. You've perfected your schedule and are excited for the next semester. Just keep your fingers crossed that spots will remain open until your registration time. Now go forth into class registration and get excited for the next semester.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

Michigan Rain Vs. California Rain

Michigan rain vs. California rain (at Calvin College).

180
Michigan Rain Vs. California Rain
ifunny

SO, I've just recently had the fortunate experience to be reminded just how Michigan rains. Now, before you roll your eyes at me, I HAVE EXPERIENCED RAIN (in regards of the the popular joke that Californians haven't). However, I have to agree; after experiencing one of Michigan's thunderstorms (with my college's sirens blaring in the background), it comes to mind just how different "rain" is between the two states:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

21 EDM Songs for a Non-EDM Listener

Ever wanted to check out EDM music, but didn't know where to start? Look no further! Start here.

3751
21 EDM Songs for a Non-EDM Listener
www.wallpapersafari.com

If you have been following me for a long time, then you know I write about two main things: relateable articles and communication media based articles. Now, it is time for me to combine the two. For those of you that don't know, I am a radio DJ at IUP, and I DJ for a show called BPM (Beats Per Minute). It is an EDM, or electronic dance music, based show and I absolutely love it.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

100 Reasons to Choose Happiness

Happy Moments to Brighten Your Day!

23524
A man with a white beard and mustache wearing a hat

As any other person on this planet, it sometimes can be hard to find the good in things. However, as I have always tried my hardest to find happiness in any and every moment and just generally always try to find the best in every situation, I have realized that your own happiness is much more important than people often think. Finding the good in any situation can help you to find happiness in some of the simplest and unexpected places.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

6 Things Owning A Cat Has Taught Me

This one's for you, Spock.

9160
6 Things Owning A Cat Has Taught Me
Liz Abere

Owning a pet can get difficult and expensive. Sometimes, their vet bills cost hundreds of dollars just for one visit. On top of that, pets also need food, a wee wee pad for a dog, a litter box with litter for a cat, toys, and treats. Besides having to spend hundreds of dollars on them, they provide a great companion and are almost always there when you need to talk to someone. For the past six years, I have been the proud owner of my purebred Bengal cat named Spock. Although he's only seven years and four months old, he's taught me so much. Here's a few of the things that he has taught me.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

Kinder Self - Eyes

You're Your Own Best Friend

9920
Kinder Self - Eyes
Pexels

It's fun to see all of the selfies on social media, they are everywhere. I see pictures with pouty lips, duck lips and pucker lips. I see smokey eyes, huge fake lashes and nicely done nose jobs, boob jobs and butt lifts. Women working out in spandex, tiny tops and flip flops. I see tight abs and firm butts, manicured nails and toes, up dos and flowing hair. "Wow", I think to myself," I could apply tons of make-up, spend an hour on my hair, pose all day and not look like that. Maybe I need a longer stick!"

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments