Here's something that I always do.
Prior to the term beginning,in early August, I start calling the college book store to see if the professors have submitted the list of books that their going to be using (You'd be surprised just how early these lists/and books are in the store!). When I get the ok from the book store (the books are in) I go purchase all of my books and start reading them right then and there. (Yes! During the Summer break!) By the time classes actually resume, I have already gotten an incredible head start on the rest of the class. For instance, I'm taking a Eastern Europe class this fall...the required textbook is "Eastern Europe: From Stalinism to Pluralism". Needless to say, I knew nothing about this subject! Well, I am half way through this text now. When the class starts...I am going to impress the heck out of the professor with all that I've learned already! And, with this method...you're reading doesn't have to be rushed because you're cramming to read it, in addition to writing papers and studying for exams. Now, I don't know if this will work for you during your first few semesters, but it's guaranteed to work anytime after. (Trust me, I tutor students and I always tell them to focus on staying ahead and not just keeping up. That is... when it's possible for them to do it of course.) Not to mention, the professor is very impressed when you're the only one that can
thorouglyand enthusiactically discuss the Yalta conference and the Truman documents on the first few days of class ....ok, ok, that's what
I'VE learned so far from my books
! Anyway, you get the picture...just keep this in mind for future reference. Good luck and keep us posted!
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