Throughout my first two semesters within the James
Madison College, I have experienced many ups and downs. But there is something that has made the downs worth it, for
example, the classroom experience. My classroom
experiences within these first two semesters have been amazing. These experiences have helped me bond and
connect with other James Madison students, mostly over political jargon. One of the great things about these classes
is the size. Since these classes are smaller
than most on campus, they promote a community atmosphere that inspires teamwork
and friendship.
When I started my second semester, I
already knew that the friends I made in MC 201 and 111 are going to be friends
I can rely on for the next three years of my college career. I love this aspect of James Madison because
it creates a close knit community of people that share so many things in
common.
I also enjoy this format of classes because it is a
better style for discussion-based teaching and learning. It makes it easier for
the students to interact with the material, while the professor is still able
to stay on task throughout the entire class session. This also creates a prime environment for in
depth analysis and research, it also provides enough one-on-one time for
professor and student interactions within the allotted time of class.
As of this far, these two classes and the format of
classes within James Madison have created great experiences that I will not
soon forget.
Brandon
Freshman
