{"id":3422,"date":"2019-04-18T14:42:33","date_gmt":"2019-04-18T18:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/imprint\/?p=3422"},"modified":"2019-04-22T09:08:25","modified_gmt":"2019-04-22T13:08:25","slug":"how-to-pick-a-seat-in-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/imprint\/how-to-pick-a-seat-in-class\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Pick A Seat In Class"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Franki Gibiser<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The first day of the start of a new semester is significant because you\u2019re evaluating how accurately the ratemyprofessors.com reviews are, scribbling tons of assignments onto your calendar, and picking your unofficial (but secretly official) seat in the classroom. If you haven\u2019t chosen a good one within the first week of class, you\u2019ll be exiled to the awkward seats next to the corner of the wall that make it impossible to not be the last person out of the room. That, or you\u2019re stuck with the broken desk in the back that was supposed to be removed, because it has a rusty nail poking through the seat. Of course, the most optimal seat will always depend on the layout of the room, the professor, and\/or what kind of student you are\u2014but I\u2019ve created a guide that will help you to make the right decision when you\u2019re in a pinch on that first day and want something that\u2019s sure to facilitate some darn good learning.<\/p>\n

Most of you are probably thinking, \u201cObviously I would just sit in the front of the class if I want to succeed,\u201d but that\u2019s usually not the most effective choice. Professors understand that they\u2019re speaking to a room full of people, so they aren\u2019t likely to linger by their podium and quietly lecture.\u00a0 Pro<\/span>fessors know that extending their voice means that they\u2019ll have to move away from the whiteboard (in between formulas, of course). Many professors will settle themselves right in front of the first row, which means that sitting there can be a strain on your neck if you\u2019re a fan of eye-contact. I\u2019ve had professors that go as far as pushing themselves against someone\u2019s desk in the front row, because th<\/span>ey\u2019re so adamant about projecting. I\u2019ve also dealt with professors who spray the front row like they are trying to grow alfalfa.<\/p>\n

For these reasons, the second row is the way to go. Not only does it minimize stiff necks and getting sprayed, but it\u2019s close enough for professors to be able to see and recognize your face and\u2014if you want to go the extra mile and be a part of class discussions\u2014you don\u2019t have to shout or repeat yourself for the professor and everyone else to hear you. This is also a plus for those who like to participate, because anyone beyond the first three rows might be holding their hand up for a while before getting called on.<\/p>\n

Another unwritten perk about the first few rows is that it\u2019s where the more studious herd, so the second row will come in handy if you have classes with group projects.<\/p>\n

The other great location to sit is the dead center of the classroom, but I\u2019ve found that this only limits your vision. Sitting about two or three seats from the middle is ideal because then you\u2019ve got an angle to see the board with, rather than looking directly over someone\u2019s head. You can get away with a center-seat if you\u2019re in an auditorium style class with leveled seating, but a little to the left or right never hurt anyone. If you can, try to see what side of the room the professor tends to gravitate towards (especially when writing) so that you can pick which side is best to place yourself.<\/p>\n

Overall, if you end up running late to class and can\u2019t quite catch the \u201cperfect\u201d seat, don\u2019t sweat it. You\u2019ve still got a little bit of time to work your magic, so show up early next time and claim one that works best for you. There will never be one seat that\u2019s fairest of them all, so just try to stay in the golden zone; two to three rows back and two to three rows off center.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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