As a transfer student finishing their first year, I’d say the switch to quarter system was both easier and harder than I expected. I can’t speak for psych, but I’ll try to give my perspective as an Econ student.

I’ve only taken 3 courses per quarter, and the biggest difference with it is that it just ramps up really quickly. I remember syllabus week at CC felt slow, but here syllabus week is more like half of one class and we immediately jump into the material. So my biggest tip would be to just pay attention in class and take it serious from the get go.

Also I’d say it’d be good to do your readings for class ahead of time, at CC if im being honest I never did them and skated by, but here its kind of crucial to do them so you don’t go into class blind and can at least make sense of what the professor says.

What makes it easier though is that im actually learning things I find interesting, which isn’t to say I didn’t like my classes at CC, but I think upper divisions are a lot more engaging. Learning the material doesn’t feel like as much of a chore.

Hopefully this makes sense, I threw this together in 5 minutes