How packed are/were your freshman classes?

swifty27
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:12:45 +0000

Lower division intro classes in most subjects are going to be large. I’d say humanities classes can run 100-200, social sciences 300+, and the intro science classes like general chem are 500+.

I’ve never had an actual class taught by a TA, either, but they do run the discussions of 15-20 students (usually once a week).

As far as office hours, I wouldn’t say that professors necessarily “love” it if you come. From my experience, they are normally friendly and willing to help you if you come with a specific and pertinent question about the material. They’ll be much less happy to see you if you go for the sole purpose of sucking up or just trying to chat them up. Professors are busy people with demanding research schedules, but the ones that I have encountered have been generally amiable and willing to help out.