Troy University - Palladium Yearbook (Troy, AL)

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. . . and Classroom Rituals Were Resumed. While some stood in line, others found more enjoyable pastimes. Students at last believed they were ready for class. The first few days were a combination of dismay and anticipation, sometimes interrupted by sheer excitement. Eventually life becomes routine, and classes assume their proper perspective. First lectures were always hard to follow. 23

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Machines unbalanced our bank- books. Locating a required text was often difficult. Registration and Book-Buying Complemented Every Quarter . . . Registration resulted in an accumulation of problems. Many hours were spent filling in the necessary cards and standing in the many lines. Then the mad rush to obtain books and watch the dollars add up. Lines seemed to have no end ! Trial schedules were always fun. 22

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Classes Required Adequate and Concentrated Study . . . At last, class is over and I ' m through for the day! Notctaking required a quick hand. Classes predominated the lives of students. Courses in many subjects and fields were offered. Students soon learned that class was much easier if they had spent time in preparation. Note-taking was also necessary to obtain the maximum return from hours spent in lectures. Not all classes were confined to the classroom. JWl I