u/Itchy-Source-2135

I just signed up for my first year classes today! All of the traditional ones plus an elective. For these classes, I'm thinking of just taking notes on my Macbook for all classes. However, do profs prefer or mandate handwritten notes instead? What other materials would I need to carry with me (folders, post-its, etc)? Do I need to carry textbooks or can I just leave them in my dorm?

Follow up...is it enough stuff that I'll need a traditional backpack, or can I get away with a large tote bag?

Another question...I know that there are seats reserved for BCom Students in the "C" sections of MATH 100. Does that mean that we have to enroll in "C" sections or can we enroll in the "A" and "B" sections too?

As registration season is upon us, I've been thinking a lot about potentially taking a reduced course load in my first semester. I want to take COMM 196 in my first semester, but I may be dropping MATH 100 due to getting the AP credit. If I do take the AP credit, would it be okay to just have 4 courses? For context, I have lots of AP credits that will transfer as "electives" at the 100 and 200 levels, and taking a 100 or 200 elective essentially would be a waste since I already have the credits. However, I'm worried it might look bad or otherwise hinder my degree progression to take a reduced course load so early. Any advice?