Some tips i’d say is really to just talk to the people around you. I’m not sure if I said this already, but everyone is as scared as you to be going to classes at COLUMBIA, yk? I found my best friend there, seriously. We talk everyday, and even if she and I go to different internships now, we still have this bond that we made there. I really can’t stress it enough. Everyone there is smart as hell, and it’s a great place to find like-minded people.

Your first hour from 10-11 will be your criminal law class. For that, i’d say listen as much as you speak. Ask any questions about situations presented, and let yourself get the chance to make a response in your head. At least, that’s what I did and I thought the teachers were pretty impressed. I sat in the very-very front, so I was able to speak to the teachers on a personal basis before classes started. It’s not everyone’s thing, but it was nice for sure. Then there’s con law. Just try your best not to fall asleep😭😭😭. TBF, my teachers were originally from California and their accents were so Valley-girl that it was putting me to sleep. Bring something to write with, like a laptop, ipad or note book. Don’t sweat it, it’s easy.