The Freshmen - Jacobs University

How many courses should I take?

• For SES students around 10 courses (with labs).

• For SSHS students I would recommend to take 6 to 7 courses, even if your academic adviser says that 5 should be fine. The more courses you take in your first 2 years the better, because you won't have to take many in your 3^rd year then.

What major should I choose?

Well, think about it twice and be sure what to take. You can change your major, but we would not recommend it. It just causes problems.

How many people should I expect in my classes?

This is something that varies. But most of the time the classes are not too crowded: something around 30 to 40 is normal. But there are also classes where you can have over 100 students and classes with only like 10 students. It often depends on the popularity of the course.

What other school electives should I take?

• As SHSS student you should probably take first year courses in General Earth and Space Sciences or Biology (that is what most do). But in the end it is your choice. Do whatever pleases you most.
• For SES students, it more or less does not matter. But don't forget: you will have to read a lot for them and study as for your normal courses.

Is it useful to study in study groups?

It depends in the person. You have to decide for yourself, but feel free to ask anyone for help. There are also tutorials, which are offered for several courses.