Being an international student at an online college in the US will certainly give you new experiences. The enrollment process is very much different, especially if the curriculum you’re used to is typically pre-determined or set in stone. Here, you have the liberty to pick your own courses. But this can be stressful, too, knowing that you’re burdened with arranging your schedules.
Here are some starting points for you:
Check the prerequisites
This is especially important if you’re transferring from another college. There are some courses that you won’t be able to take unless you have taken the required course in the previous term. So before you pick a class, see to it that you have already taken all of its prerequisites.
Prioritize your major’s courses
For you to graduate and receive a degree, you need to take all the required major courses. So when you enroll, you need to pick them first; be quick, as the slots may be limited. If you want to have an efficient study plan, you can consult with your adviser. They will help you schedule your major courses and make sure that your prerequisites are covered.
Go for electives
Elective courses are requirements outside of your major. As such, you can freely choose the courses that you’ll take. This is a good chance for you to pick courses that seem interesting to you. Want to learn more about Asian culture? Pick an elective that revolves around Asian language and studies!
Consider your other activities
Of course, you have other things to attend to in life. If you have a part-time job or you have hobbies to pursue, make sure that the schedules of the classes you’ve picked will not conflict with your activities.
When you attend an online college, you get that precious opportunity to personalize your learning path. In case you have some conflicts with scheduling and similar issues, don’t hesitate to talk to your registrar or your department’s course advisers.