The Point

1 December 2022

What’s the point of going to class? Maybe you turned up to all your classes in person. Or maybe you skipped all your classes and only watched the lecture recordings as videos at home late at night. Whatever you tried, did it work out? Did you feel prepared heading into your final exam? Was it a good use of your time?

The main “point” of turning up to class is not anything to do with the class itself. It’s about the ancillary indirect benefits of showing up on the day again and again over time - establishing good habits, time management skills, forming connections with your peers and teachers, and developing soft skills that are crucial to find a job. If attending classes “live” is not an realistic option, you’ll need to find other ways to enrich your learning experience.