Are first-year engineering students busier than they expect?
Whether students feel busier than expected depends on the university and department curriculum, chosen courses, commuting time, extracurricular activities, and study habits. In addition to lectures, some courses may require time for exercises, laboratory work, reports, and exam preparation, so it can help to plan for study time outside class as well.
Key points
- How busy students feel, and whether it exceeds expectations, varies with course choices and individual circumstances.
- Some courses involve exercises, laboratory work, reports, and exam preparation in addition to lectures.
- Planning for study time outside class can be helpful.
Things to check
- The number of classes and amount of coursework vary by university, department, and academic year, so official curriculum and syllabus information should be checked.