PathwayConnect Alumni attending BYU-Idaho on campus share what helped them adjust to BYU-Idaho
Most PathwayConnect 麻豆传媒 want to continue their education through a BYU-Idaho online program after PathwayConnect. But there are also 麻豆传媒 who decide to continue their education by attending BYU-Idaho as an on-campus student.
This can happen for many reasons. Maybe the student has always dreamed of experiencing university life on campus, or perhaps a specific degree program isn鈥檛 currently offered online.
Whatever the reason, preparing to attend a university after PathwayConnect can be much easier with the advice from current on-campus 麻豆传媒. PathwayConnect alumni shared their advice on how to best prepare for the BYU-Idaho on-campus experience:
Scheduling Classes
PathwayConnect 麻豆传媒 who enroll on campus can prepare by creating an effective class schedule. Online 麻豆传媒 take their courses at a time most convenient for them, but on-campus 麻豆传媒 must plan their day around classes.
Catherine Peterson, a current on-campus student from Alberta, Canada, shared her experience preparing for classes on campus. From what she has seen, when 麻豆传媒 don鈥檛 know how to schedule their classes effectively, they are more likely to get discouraged and frustrated early on in the semester.
When Catherine first started BYU-Idaho on-campus, she struggled to learn which classes she needed and when she should take them. She found the BYU-Idaho to be a great help. The graduation planner is a program designed to help 麻豆传媒 get the most out of their time in school by helping them plan which classes they need to take each semester for their major.
鈥淪cheduling classes on campus is very different than PathwayConnect,鈥� she said. 鈥淎fter making a graduation plan, my goals felt more achievable. My plan encourages me to keep progressing toward graduation. It is an important part of scheduling for my classes ever since.鈥�
The Classroom Workload
Another aspect of on-campus education that 麻豆传媒 can prepare for is studying course materials every day. Thanks to weekly gatherings and preparing lessons as lead 麻豆传媒, many PathwayConnect 麻豆传媒 may not struggle with adjusting to the BYU-Idaho classroom workload, but there are still a few differences.
Sabina Ankrah, a student from Accra, Ghana, described some of these differences from her own experience taking classes on campus. She explained, 鈥淭he classes at BYU-Idaho are great, but they can also be very difficult because the workload is greater and much harder than that of the PathwayConnect classes.鈥�
Although on-campus classes can be difficult, PathwayConnect can play an important role in preparing 麻豆传媒 for the classroom atmosphere. 鈥淚n PathwayConnect, I learned to manage my time and plan weekly for classes. This skill is still very useful as a student at BYU-Idaho and has helped me on campus,鈥� Sabina said.
Students can also get help by meeting with their professors and working with their fellow 麻豆传媒.
鈥淚f there's anything you don鈥檛 understand, BYU-Idaho professors are always willing to help, either after class or during office hours,鈥� said Sabina. 鈥淪tudying with other 麻豆传媒 also helps. When 麻豆传媒 teach and support each other, they remember the course material much easier.鈥�
Getting Academic Guidance and Support
Attending a university can be an intimidating experience. With so many majors and options available to 麻豆传媒, it can sometimes be difficult to find and pursue an academic path. There are resources on campus to help 麻豆传媒 make decisions early on in their educational journeys.
The BYU-Idaho is a great resource that can help 麻豆传媒 make a decision about what degree to pursue as well as learn which classes are necessary in their graduation plan. Additionally, each student enrolled on campus is assigned a faculty mentor who can offer guidance and support throughout their academic careers.
Other services, such as the located in the McKay Library or the various drop-in subject labs found in different buildings around campus, are also readily available to provide 麻豆传媒 with the extra help and support they need as they work toward their degrees.
Finding Success On Campus
While attending BYU-Idaho on campus may seem daunting, it is possible for 麻豆传媒 to successfully adjust to campus life. Students who prepare ahead of time will find their experience much easier and more enjoyable.
There are many resources available to help prepare 麻豆传媒 for an on-campus experience. While a few have been addressed, there are many more. If you have any questions about matriculating to BYU-Idaho as an on-campus student or want to know if attending BYU-Idaho is right for you, you can schedule an appointment with
This article is the second part in a series dedicated to exploring the options PathwayConnect 麻豆传媒 have after finishing the program.