Got an a-ha experience before the exam
When MATH121 replaced Calculus 1, Kasper S. Karlsen and the rest of the students were left without old exam sets and good explanations online.
To get an overview and confidence in the subject, he signed up for NITO's crash course – and there he found both structure, understandable explanations and a lecturer with full control.
Kasper S. Karlsen is in 2nd grade Indøk at NMBU, but actually started his student life elsewhere.
After a year as a computer engineering student at NTNU, he felt that there was too much programming and too little overall perspective.
The choice therefore fell on Indøk at NMBU, which he is very happy with today.
The crash course is an investment that pays off big
During a hectic exam period, it can feel stressful to set aside several hours for a course. Kasper believes that the gain from crash courses is so great that it should be prioritized.
"Crash courses are definitely worth signing up for. It may seem a bit stressful to go to a course in the middle of the exam period, but it's a matter of four hours, usually an afternoon where you actually have some free space, says Kasper.
More than the syllabus: People, talk and food
- The fact that we got food along the way means that you don't really spend that much extra time. You had spent that time cooking anyway. At the same time, it's super educational, and a nice break from sitting alone. You meet others, talk a little, ask questions. I think that's very healthy in the middle of the exam period," Kasper points out.
Course instructor at the same level provides better understanding
Kasper experienced the course itself as both structured and relaxed.
The pace was not too fast, and there was time set aside for breaks and questions. It gave room to actually digest the material that was presented.
"The lecturer was very good, even though he was not a 'proper' lecturer. He was able to answer the questions he was asked there and then, and that made the course very useful," says Kasper.
- At the same time, the course was not super intense. There was plenty of time, a good atmosphere, long breaks, and we had the opportunity to ask questions, if there was anything we were wondering about, says Kasper.
- If you have the opportunity to join a crash course, sign up. You get professional replenishment, better understanding and feel less alone in the run-up. This makes the exam period a little less heavy.
Kasper S Karlsen
