Congrats on your new continuing journey. The classes in csula aren't going to be a walk in the park. Be prepared to work hard. Aim for 4.0 even if it sounds like fairy tail. Animal physio was tough but worth taking because it's good preview to med school!
This is how I studied and I only had 1 A-. Print out the powerpoint lecture slides (4 slides per page; landscape). Go to every class, take your cellphone and put it in the front desk where the prof is talking and record every lecture. After lecture, go to library and re-listen and fill in the gaps of your notes. Write any questions that came up while studying and look it up yourself or go to office hour. I didn't buy any books, lectures were usually enough. After completing the notes, prof sometimes puts and emphasis that some will be in exam (put a star next to those). Reread notes over and over and over until you burn it in your head. Draw pathways over and over until you can draw them in your dreams. Don't forget to take your cellphone after lecture.
Is there a luncheon for you to go and chat with the most recent alumni regarding their favorite/least classes? their opinions are gold bc they navigated through the most recent curriculum and their changes. pm me if you don't know anyone from last year (i know one and can connect you guys).
PS: don't forget that the linkage to westernu app is in the winter. therefore, your grades in the beginning of the year is imperative! don't slack off.
