commit a47ab621c4a807b26b4f82636088ba83cdd8e54f Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Fri Mar 31 15:41:51 2023 -0400 Updates diff --git a/overloading.md b/overloading.md index 862048a..cff6294 100644 --- a/overloading.md +++ b/overloading.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ otherwise might. **Be prepared to bail.** Of course, you are going into the term expecting to succeed in all four courses. But if it turns out that you -cannot manage the load, it is better to unintentionally drop one -course (which will be an NR and won't show up on your record) than it -is to intentionally NR 2 or more classes. This holds for low grades, -too, or learning less than you otherwise could. +cannot manage the load, it is better to intentionally drop one course +(which will be an NR and won't show up on your record) than it is to +unintentionally NR 2 or more classes. This holds for low grades, too, +or learning less than you otherwise could. commit 4b8b009b7e8b2be6975d65d10df2336da61ee2f3 Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Fri Mar 31 15:41:09 2023 -0400 Updates diff --git a/overloading.md b/overloading.md index df5a03d..862048a 100644 --- a/overloading.md +++ b/overloading.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- pagetitle: Overloading Tips -version: 1.1 +version: 1.2 --- # Overloading Tips @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ assignments even earlier than you might since there are more moving pieces (classes and their assignments) that might cause conflicts. **Seek help early.** The extra load, coupled with the fast pace of -terms, makes it more critical not to get stuck or behind in any once +terms, makes it more critical not to get stuck or behind in any one class. If you find yourself in such a position, seek help from the TAs or SAs or ARC or the instructors for your classes sooner than you otherwise might. commit 2741c9726c79412b3af82e7ed479a3e337913b95 Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Fri Mar 31 06:46:20 2023 -0400 Updates diff --git a/overloading.md b/overloading.md index 36f7aab..df5a03d 100644 --- a/overloading.md +++ b/overloading.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- pagetitle: Overloading Tips -version: 1.0 +version: 1.1 --- # Overloading Tips @@ -8,7 +8,14 @@ version: 1.0 It's recommended *not* to overload during a project. Project work, in particular, can suffer when overloading since it typically doesn't have the same "due dates" as might a class (e.g., Homework 1 due -Friday). But if you do need to overload, below is some advice: +Friday). Also, it might be tempting to overload to "catch up" after +previously NR-ing some courses. This is generally not a good idea +since you might have fallen behind because you can't (yet) keep up +with the load. Trying to overload to catch up may put you further +behind! So, first figure out how to handle a typical, and even busy, +term before trying to overload. + +But if you do want/need to overload, below is some advice: **Start earlier.** By now, you have figured out the (fast) pacing of terms versus semesters. When you overload, you need to start commit d427ed72ff1434225bd34e734fda7b9db89265c3 Author: Mark Claypool <claypool@cs.wpi.edu> Date: Thu Mar 30 19:28:57 2023 -0400 Updates diff --git a/overloading.md b/overloading.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..36f7aab --- /dev/null +++ b/overloading.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +--- +pagetitle: Overloading Tips +version: 1.0 +--- + +# Overloading Tips + +It's recommended *not* to overload during a project. Project work, in +particular, can suffer when overloading since it typically doesn't +have the same "due dates" as might a class (e.g., Homework 1 due +Friday). But if you do need to overload, below is some advice: + +**Start earlier.** By now, you have figured out the (fast) pacing of +terms versus semesters. When you overload, you need to start +assignments even earlier than you might since there are more moving +pieces (classes and their assignments) that might cause conflicts. + +**Seek help early.** The extra load, coupled with the fast pace of +terms, makes it more critical not to get stuck or behind in any once +class. If you find yourself in such a position, seek help from the +TAs or SAs or ARC or the instructors for your classes sooner than you +otherwise might. + +**Be prepared to bail.** Of course, you are going into the term +expecting to succeed in all four courses. But if it turns out that you +cannot manage the load, it is better to unintentionally drop one +course (which will be an NR and won't show up on your record) than it +is to intentionally NR 2 or more classes. This holds for low grades, +too, or learning less than you otherwise could.