Sitting in on classes at a college

luca11
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:26:08 +0000

I’ve sat in on a class twice and both times arranged it through admissions, but that was because I didn’t know anyone at the colleges. Since you do, I would guess that just getting your brother or whoever to clear it with the professor first would be fine. I think that’s all admissions ends up doing anyway.
It’s always smart to have a pen/pencil on hand wherever you go, but I don’t think you need to bring any materials. You’ll just be observing, not participating.
Have fun! Just remember to really pay attention and think about whether the class is the kind of thing you like. And keep in mind that the class is just one small slice of a whole picture, so take it with a grain of salt.
Oh, and I found it helpful to talk to the students before/after =]