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Getting Prepared: First Day of Class

8/1/2022

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What do you need to bring to the first day of class? The answer will probably depend on what classes you're taking and what expectations the professor might have set in advance. But let's talk about what you might need and what to expect.

No matter what, don't show up totally empty handed to the first day of class. The TLDR of this post is: bring a pen and paper. ​Actually, any writing implement is fine, any type of paper or notebook is fine. A laptop or tablet is optional unless the class specifically requires you to have some kind of technology. And in fact, research shows that writing notes by hand is often a more effective way to retain information. Given this, a pen and paper is always a good way to approach the first day of class. You may also want to bring 

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    Clare Brock is a professor of American Politics and Public Policy at TWU. She works primarily in the areas of food policy, lobbying, and money in politics. 

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