Ah, that wonderful time of year is upon us. I wish I was talking about Christmas or some other fun holiday, but I'm actually talking about class registration for the spring semester. This period always tends to happen immediately after midterms week, sort of like a fun reminder that after stressing about midterms, now you have to stress about what classes you want to take three months from now! But have no fear, your favorite writer has some tips to make registration as stress free as possible:

Use "Rate my Professor"

I wish I could shake the creator of this website's hand. It's truly a godsend from the academia angels above. If you haven't checked it out yet, ratemyprofessor.com gives you a list of professors specific to your department or school. It grades them on easiness, helpfulness and clarity, and tells you if they're a tough grader, etc. This website has helped me out so much, and any college student should consider this website crucial to class registration.

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Have back-up classes

As much as it sucks, we often don't get our first choice classes. Before it's time to register, have a list of back-up classes you'd be interested in taking so you're not completely panicked when your first choice class is closed.

No early classes

Don't do it. You're going to think to yourself, "Oh, I'll take an 8 a.m. class and I'll have the whole day to do whatever I want!" No, you won't. You're going to wake up, wish you were back in bed, come home after class and nap for six hours. Unless you're a morning person, do not take morning classes.

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Short time between classes

For me, the closer my class times are together, the more unlikely I am to skip class. Having a 9:45 a.m. class and then not having a class until 5 p.m. sucks; having such a big break is usually an inconvenience to most people. Try scheduling your classes to be one right after the other and your school day will drag much less.

Don't focus on getting a day off

As much as we would all appreciate having a day off, it's better to stay focused on what classes you need. Sometimes we won't get days off and sometimes we will. Don't let the idea of having a Friday off totally consume you and hold you back from taking the classes you would actually enjoy.

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Best of luck this registration time!