Would you have used this as a first-year UVic student?
Hey everyone,
I'm a UVic science student and I've been thinking about a project aimed at helping first-year students survive some of the tougher courses (CHEM 101/102, MATH 100/101, PHYS 120, BIOL 184, etc.).
The idea is a collection of course-specific success guides created by students who have already completed the course and done well in it. Not just notes, but things like:
• Concepts that students usually struggle with
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Study strategies that actually worked
• Formula breakdowns and explanations
• Practice questions
• Exam-prep advice
I'm trying to figure out whether this is something students would actually find useful.
A few questions:
- What first-year course did you struggle with the most?
- What resources did you wish existed?
- Would you rather have PDFs, a website, or something interactive?
- If a high-quality guide for one of your courses existed, what would you expect it to include?
Any honest feedback is appreciated, including reasons why you think this is a terrible idea.