Leslie
Lectures can be very intimating especially at a big school like Binghamton University. Personally, I grew up attending relatively small schools for most of my academic career; attending Binghamton was my way of stepping out of my comfort zone. It might be quite easy to decide not to go to class in college, especially your first year. As you transition from high school to college and become aware that there isn't anyone telling you "go to class".
My first tip to make the most out of your lectures is to go to class. Don't get into the habit of not going, because once a habit is formed it is very hard to break it!!
Secondly, ask questions if you still don't comprehend something. Most likely, there is someone who has the same question. And yes, asking questions might be intimidating, especially in a class of more than 200 students, but your professors always tend to stick around for a few minutes after class, which is the ideal time to ask your questions if you're nervous to do so during class. This also creates a relationship with you and your professor which will pay off in the long run.
Third of all, take valuable notes. Whenever possible, I prefer to print out the presentation in advance. This limits the amount of unnecessary writing and allows you to genuinely listen to your professor because you aren't preoccupied trying to write everything down.
Lastly, prepare by studying ahead of time. Reviewing what I learnt that day every night before bed is what I've discovered works best for me. It allows me to review and understand conceptually what I had been taught earlier that day. This refreshes my memory and it makes it easier to study for an exam later on.
The major lesson here is to always give it your all. No matter how lost you may feel, there are always those who are rooting for and supporting you; all you need to do is put effort into what you are doing and you will receive the outcome you are looking for!
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