My
favorite part of my freshmen year were my midterms. To most students, this
sounds crazy. Who actually enjoys taking exams?
But
the reason I liked midterm season so much was because I loved working with my
friends around me. Many of the other students on my floor were in James
Madison, and all Madison freshmen took MC 201, Intro to the Study of Public
Affairs, together. Therefore, we were all reading the same books, listening to
the same professors, and discussing the same concepts in section. We bonded
over this class, and we used each other as resources.
I
visited office hours for my professors and read the material closely, but what
helped me the most was discussing the lectures and readings with my classmates.
We bounced ideas off of each other and edited each other’s essays. We
speculated about what the paper prompts might be and shared our opinions about
the material. Studying and working together built a sense of camaraderie and
boosted our GPAs at the same time.
There
are many wonderful parts of Case Hall--the lovely dining hall, the convenient
classrooms, the location. But the best part is that there are friends, peers,
and resources everywhere you look.
Claire
Sophomore
Claire
Sophomore
South Pointe Dining Hall at Case
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