https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj Please post the following: 1. 3 things you learned 2. 2 quotes you found interesting 3. 1 your overall opinion **include your name/hour [for credit] en-us 2016-09-12 15:53:46 UTC 2016-09-13 13:00:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123211423 1.) For a freshman you want an old fashioned dorm
2.) It's not the program, but the people that make a difference
3.)  99 percent of your classes were small, but it wouldn’t feel like that to most students.
2.) "What really matters in college is who meets whom, and when."
1.) "Most students don’t make their friends in classes."
1.) I feel that this article really helps the incoming freshman decide how to go about college and how to choose schools, and classes.]]> 2016-09-12 16:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123211423 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123216335 1) It is very important to have a relationship with your professors, it is best that freshmen live in the dorms instead of the apartments, meeting a lot of new people is important to student success.
2) "Small classes are great. But most colleges also have some wonderful very large classes" and "It only takes two or three close friends and one or two great professors to have a fulfilling college experience."
3) I thought this article brought up some good points about what the average student can do to improve his or her experience, but I would like some more statistical evidence in support of the claims, as well as a larger sample size of students at different kinds of colleges.]]> 2016-09-12 16:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123216335 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123216698 1) Get to know your professors
2) The smaller the class the less chance of getting in
3) Participate in extra activities to make friends outside of class
-"There are all kinds of warm blankets colleges can offer."
-"An introductory course with a boring lecturer stops many students from ever taking another class in the department, but a lively intro course, no matter how big, draws students into the field."
-Decent article that gives you useful tips for college.]]> 2016-09-12 16:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123216698 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123217410 1)
a. the smaller the class, the more unlikely it is for you to get in. 
b.The best way to live in college, is in a old fashioned dorm.
c. It doesn't matter how big the class is, just the quality of the material. 
2)
a. "The president of one highly ranked liberal arts college told me, in the middle of his big campaign, that he knew it wouldn’t help the education."
b." Small classes are great. But most colleges also have some wonderful very large classes."
3)
a. I thought this article brought up some very valid points o not just the classes but also the social aspects of college life and how that greatly impacts the experience.


]]> 2016-09-12 16:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123217410 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123217781 1) a. Getting to know your professors improves the college experience much more.
b. The paradox of small classes, you don't really realize that they are small.
c. Most social interactions are made outside of class, typically in clubs/sports.
2) a. “Students who had a single dinner at a professor’s house were significantly more likely to say they would choose the college again.” 
b. “In choosing classes, pick the teacher over the topic.” 
3) I thought does well by going into what lessons are learned about the overall college experience. However, this is only one school, and before generalizing, I think it would be interesting to learn about other schools and see if there are any connections.]]> 2016-09-12 17:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123217781 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123217998 1) a. I learned that to make the most friends, you need to start really interacting in Freshman year.
b. Live in a resident hall for your first year.
c. Pick a teacher over a topic for course registration.
2) "Most students don’t make their friends in classes." and "Students who had a single dinner at a professor’s house were significantly more likely to say they would choose the college again."
3) I really agreed with the article because of its emphasis on the social aspect of college life, instead of the usual academic focus. It was an educational and enjoyable read.]]> 2016-09-12 17:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123217998 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123218106 2016-09-12 17:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123218106 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123218188 1)  A. Choose a good professor and interact with them 
B. Usually students don't make friends in classes
C. Planning everything out doesn't always work well
2) A. "What really matters in college is who meets whom, and when." 
B. "It's the people not the programs that make the difference."
3) I agree that people make the learning experience and a professor can either make or break the class. A good professor will make the class enjoyable rather than stressful. Although, I'm not sure if I would pick a teacher over a topic. I wouldn't choose physics over bio because the physics teacher is good and the bio teacher isn't. I would want to learn something I enjoy rather than something I hate. I would be intrinsically motivated to learn something I enjoy.]]> 2016-09-12 17:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123218188 6997702 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123218256 1) -As a freshman the best course of action is to choose a shared dorm.
 -A boring first lecture tends to drive students away from a department entirely.
 - Students do better with a "warm blanket" this would be something like dinner with the teacher or a one-on-one.
2. -"We found that it only takes two or three close friends and one or two great professors to have a fulfilling college experience."
   - "What really matters in college is who meets whom, and when."
3. I thought the article was okay. It explained the importance of being social in college. It wasn't especially detailed, however.]]> 2016-09-12 17:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123218256 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123218338 1)
 A. Get to know your professors, it will help in the long run.
B. Big classes can be just as fun as small classes.
C. Meet lots of people freshman year.

2) "Its the people not the programs that make a difference"
"In choosing classes, pick the teacher over the topic. Over and over again, we found that contact with one great professor sent students in a new direction"

3) Interesting topics to think about. I will probably take into consideration some of the things that it said. Not my favorite type of article, but still pretty interesting.]]> 2016-09-12 17:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123218338 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123218410 1. You should go for an old fashioned dorm as a freshman.
2.In choosing classes, pick the teacher over the topic
3. You should participate in extracurricular activities to make friends

- "It's the people, not the programs, that make a difference."
-"Most students don't make their friends in classes."

I thought this article had great tips for college freshman (and even students overall). I like that it emphasizes that college isn't just about the academics, but it's also about who you interact with. ]]> 2016-09-12 17:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123218410 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123218414 1.a. Smaller classes mean that a lot of people don't get in
b. It's really important to live in the dorms as a freshman
c. You'll meet most of your friends outside of class
2. a. "It helps to join a large high-contact activity, like a sports team or choir, where people see each other at least twice a week."
b. "Small classes are great."
3. Overall, I liked the article. The information was really useful. I just wish it had more information on what colleges are doing or aren't doing to help the transition process of making new relationships with people in a different environment.]]> 2016-09-12 17:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123218414 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123219008 1.
a.) Relationships with professors and classmates are very important.
b.) The teacher is far more important than the topic at hand, a bad teacher could ruin an interesting topic, whereas a good teacher could make a boring topic interesting.
c.) Living in an old fashioned dorm can help with getting to know more people.
2. 
a.) "It helps to join a high-contact activity."
b.) "A lively intro course draws students into the field."
3. Overall this article provides some helpful tips and information, but it could answer some more questions and give some more advice. ]]> 2016-09-12 17:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123219008 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123219031 1) A. Building a relationship with a professor will be very helpful. 
B. Small classes are harder to get into. 
C. You will make more friends outside of classes. 
2. "It's the people not the programs that make a difference."
"In classes, pick the teacher over the topic."
3. This article is helpful for college freshmen. It is also good that it highlights the point that there's more to college than the courses and that it's important to meet new people. ]]> 2016-09-12 17:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123219031 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123219208 1. Most students don't make friends in their classes, they should join sports or clubs to make more friends.
2. Lots of "warm blankets" are offered to students.
3. Look for classes/events/clubs that will pay off in the long run with the least amount of effort.

"What really matters in college is who meets whom and when"
"it helps to join a high contact activity"
"smaller the class, the less chance to get in"

Good article about helping college students become active.  

]]> 2016-09-12 17:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123219208 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123219488 1. Meeting new people and making friends will effect the college experience the most
2. Your class experience changes for the better once you get to know your professors
3. The chances are slimmer of getting into a smaller class

"In choosing classes, pick the teacher over the topic."
" Students who had a single dinner at a professor’s house were significantly more likely to say they would choose the college again."

I found this article helpful since i am just getting involved in learning about the college environment, and more advice is always useful.]]> 2016-09-12 17:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123219488 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123220808 1.Meeting new people is essential.
2. Small classes are harder to get into
3.Pick the teacher over the topic

"Freshman should live in old fashioned dorms."
"Its the people not the programs that make the difference."

I thought this article was helpful but I didn't really agree with everything they said.



]]> 2016-09-12 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123220808 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123222293 1. The people you meet are the most influential on the college experience.
2. Large classes can be just as great as small classes.
3. Mission statements and goals of the college have nothing to do with the education.

"Most students don't make their friends in classes."
"In choosing classes, pick the professor over the topic."

I thought the article was repetitive of what every adult tells kids before they go to college: get involved in activities and make friends. It was interesting to read, but I didn't find anything mind blowing. ]]> 2016-09-12 17:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123222293 6294102 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123223049 1. A. The teacher is just as important as the class. A good teacher can make a real difference. 
B. Traditional dorms are better than apartment type dorms.
C. Class size doesn't matter that much.
2. "It's the people, not the programs, that make a difference."
"In choosing classes, pick the teacher over the topic"
3. I thought this article was generally helpful in making choices for college.]]> 2016-09-12 17:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123223049 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123260657 2016-09-12 18:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123260657 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123263576 1. a. College satisfaction is more than simply enjoying classes
b. Strategic plans don't always help.
c. Don't immediately discount large classes

2. "Most colleges also have some wonderful very large classes."
" A lively intro course... draws students into the field"

3. I liked the article, it included some information I didn't previously consider, but it seemed redundant at times.


]]> 2016-09-12 18:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123263576 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123263800 1.
-Small classes aren't always better than big classes
-The people are more influential than the education you receive 
-Activities and dorms are where you'll meet the majority of people in college
2.
-"The president of one highly ranked liberal arts college told me, in the middle of his big campaign, that he knew it wouldn’t help the education."
-"a lively intro course, no matter how big, draws students into the field."
3.
None of the information in this article was really new to me, of course exposure to many groups is a good way to make friends and of course if you make friends you'll have a better time than if you don't. ]]> 2016-09-12 18:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123263800 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123264137 1) a. isolation is negitive for freshman 
b. sports are a good way to make college friends
c. Choosing classes based on teachers is a good idea. 
2) a. "it matters who you meet and when" 
b. "It only takes two or three great friends." 
3) I agree, and find this article potentially useful college. 

]]> 2016-09-12 18:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123264137 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123264463 1.) a. Taking lively intro courses better your experience
b. Making 2-3 good friends and a good professor is also important
c. Teachers are just as important as the course.
2.) a. "What really matters is who meets whom."
b. "Most students don't make friends in classes"
3.) Good points and ideas to improve the college experience and how to survive (to people who don't have much of an idea). Shows the importance of being social and not just school stuff.]]> 2016-09-12 18:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123264463 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123265102 1.
A. The most important part of college is "who meets whom and when."
B. Always pick the teacher over the topic. If a teacher can't make something interesting then the topic is crap.

C. College students rarely stick to their big plans.
2.
A. "When I asked why they were doing it, he said the trustees wanted something grand and millennial."
B. "It's the people, not the programs that make the difference."
C. Apartment dorms look appealing, but they're isolating and disastrous for freshmen."

1.
A. I think the article is well-written and backed up by good evidence. I am angry because I don't think the world should function this way. I like the article because it made me more informed. But I dislike the truth. ]]> 2016-09-12 18:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123265102 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123265516 1. 
-teacher over topic 
- get to know a lot of people you first year 
-live in old fashioned dorms 
2. "smaller the class the less chance of getting in"
"most students don't make friends in classes"
3. This article was helpful, but I wish it had more information. ]]> 2016-09-12 18:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123265516 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123265528 1)
 a: freshmen usually have a worse experience in isolation
b: go for teachers over the topic
c: get involved in activities outside the classroom
2)
"It’s the people, not the programs, that make a difference,"
"[Colleges] should be looking for things that give the biggest payoff for the least effort,"
3)
It was an interesting article, but it doesn't really say anything new.]]> 2016-09-12 18:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123265528 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123265776 1) a. Isolation is not a good idea for freshman.
    b. Dorms are a good way to meet new people.
    c. Professors are more important than the class itself.
2) a. "Over and over, we found that contact with one great professor sent students in a new direction."
    b. "We found that it only takes two or three close friends and one or two great professors to have a fulfilling college experience."
3) I agreed with the article and thought its contents are helpful for future college experiences.

]]> 2016-09-12 18:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123265776 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123266494 1.
 - It only takes 2 or 3 close friends and 1 or 2 great professors to fulfill your college experience. 
- Large classes can be just a good as a small class.
- You meet more friends in clubs or sports not the classroom
2.
- "Apartment dorms look appealing, but they’re isolating and disastrous for freshmen.'
-"Over and over, we found that contact with one great professor sent students in a new direction."
3. I thought the article was informative and helpful for those in college or going to college.


]]> 2016-09-12 18:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123266494 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123267877 1. - Stay in traditional dorms to meet more people
- Smaller class sizes are helpful for a better experience.
- Being in clubs and sports can help you make more friends.
2. "Most students don't make friends in their classes"
"It is the people, not the programs, that make the difference."
3. I liked the article and will put these strategies to use when I go to school.

]]> 2016-09-12 18:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123267877 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123268369 1a. It's who you meet in college.
1b. Professor over the class.
1c. Stay in the dorms

2a. Dorms are essential to creating ties with people.
2b. Larger classes can be just as good as smaller classes.

3. I thought the article made some good points and could benefit many people just going into college.

]]> 2016-09-12 19:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123268369 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123268480 1.
- Professor over the class.
- Dorms are essential to creating ties with people.
- Larger classes may be just as good as smaller classes.
2.
- "People, not the programs, make a difference."
- "Mission statements never worked for me."
3. 
- I liked this article, I just wish it had more information.]]> 2016-09-12 19:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123268480 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123268607 1. a) stay in dorms
b) people is the main reason you like college
c) professors over the class

2. a) people don't make friends in class as much as in sporting events or dorms
b) classes itself don't make people like the school as much

3. I think the article and I think it is accurate but I wish it had more supporting detail.

]]> 2016-09-12 19:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123268607 https://padlet.com/mieckerman2/ujg35me8zlgj/wish/123415047 1. a) A student's college experience is based on friends and extracurricular activities. 
b) supportive friends and professors equals great college experience 
c) Most freshmen make friends in high-contact large activities, not classes.
2. a) " There are all kinds of 'warm blankets'
b) " It only takes two or three close friends and one or two great professors to have a fulfilling college."
3. I don't completely agree wit this article but it made some very good points.

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