Rachel Green is a second-year student at UVic, and it’s time to pick an elective for the semester. She’s excited but a little overwhelmed by all the options. This is her chance to take a course outside her major, something fun or useful. Please help Rachel decide what’s best for her.
- [[Schedule-Friendly Electives]]
- [[Online Electives]]
- [[Interesting Topics]]
Rachel decides her schedule is the top priority. Which elective should she choose?
- [[Astronomy 101]]
- [[Intro to Psychology]]
Rachel decides an online course would give her the most flexibility. Which online elective should she choose?
- [[Creative Writing]]
- [[Intro to Python Programming]]Rachel decides to take a class she’s curious about. Which elective should she pick?
- [[Photography Basics]]
- [[Studio Piano]]Rachel picks Astronomy 101, a Friday afternoon class that fits perfectly before her weekend begins. She enjoys learning about the stars and feels relaxed.
What should she focus on next?
- [[Study just enough to pass]]
- [[Aim to ace the class]]Rachel picks Intro to Psychology, a late-night Thursday class. The content is fascinating, but staying up late becomes a challenge.
What should she focus on next?
- [[Study just enough to pass]]
- [[Aim to ace the class]]
Rachel chooses Creative Writing, a fully asynchronous course that lets her work at her own pace. She discovers a love for storytelling and enjoys writing during her free time.
What should she do to stay on track?
- [[Create a study schedule]]
- [[Catch up last-minute]]Rachel chooses Python Programming, a hybrid course with occasional Zoom sessions. She learns basics of how to code but finds the concepts a little challenging to grasp.
She goes to UVic ECS Computer Science Assistance centre to get additional help with assignments, but still struggling in course.
What should she do to stay on track?
- [[Create a study schedule]]
- [[Catch up last-minute]]Rachel chooses Photography Basics, where she learns camera skills and photo editing. She enjoys capturing moments around campus but finds the fieldwork time-consuming.
What should Rachel do to stay motivated?
- [[Join a photography club]]
- [[Pair the elective with her hobbies]]
Rachel chooses Piano, where she dives into life’s big questions.
She finds basic of piano hard, but enjoys playing her favourite songs.
What should Rachel do?
- [[Join a UVic Live Music Club]]
- [[Finish course say good bye to Piano, never play it again]]Rachel balances her workload and puts in enough effort to get through the class. She finishes the semester with a decent grade and learns some cool new things. Rachel puts her full effort into the course, mastering the material and impressing her professor. She finishes with a top grade and a deeper passion for learning. Rachel creates a study schedule and sticks to it. This helps her stay organized and finish her assignments without stress. She feels accomplished by the end of the semester. Rachel procrastinates and ends up cramming before deadlines. It’s stressful, but she gets through the course with a passing grade. Rachel joins a campus photography club. Collaborating with others helps her improve her skills and stay motivated. She finishes the semester with a beautiful portfolio.Rachel pairs her new skills with her existing hobbies, like journaling or hiking. This makes the course feel fun and personal, and she stays engaged until the end.Rachel starts meeting new friends who share her love of music. She begins performing in small events and even considers taking advanced piano lessons.Rachel enjoys the class and learns a lot but decides piano isn’t her thing. She focuses on her major and uses her free time for other hobbies, feeling satisfied that she tried something new.
↶↷Rachel Green is a second-year student at UVic, and it’s time to pick an elective for the semester. She’s excited but a little overwhelmed by all the options. This is her chance to take a course outside her major, something fun or useful. Please help Rachel decide what’s best for her.
- Schedule-Friendly Electives
- Online Electives
- Interesting Topics