Are there specific types of classes that you guys have excelled in or did horribly in relating to ADD? Like writing, abstract, etc.

I did really well in hands-on type classes:
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I also did really well in classes that piqued my interest:
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I'm majoring in Urban Studies (Planning) so there's group work in about half the classes. As much of a pain that it can be at times, I tend to do better in those classes. If I have 2-5 other people depending on me to get work done and handed in on time, it's extra motivation to get it done.

For me it has had more to do with how the class it taught than the actual subject.

Originally posted by livingwithadd
For me it has had more to do with how the class it taught than the actual subject.
what professor styles have been good?

've had wonderful experience with subjects that catch my interest. Photography, astronomy, martial arts, .. the list is long. Heaven help me if I'm bored! But hands on stuff like "Big" mostly.

Professor styles that work best for me are the types that throw it down my throat pretty quickly and tend to expect a lot from me.

Cheers! Ian.

I do well with teachers who are well informed, very patient, and give me some lee way (freedom to be expressive, or at least not over controlling of the finished form of assignments) who enjoys what they teach, and enjoys teaching it.

With lectures, I find I've been saved (and lucky) to have already had several profs that had a great sense of tongue and cheek humor.

But if I don't sit in the front of the class room, it won't matter if Steve Martin is teaching my class, I won't hear a word.

I love my studio art classes. They're about three hours long per class, and I get to come out of them a mess. And we get many breaks. I work really well with my hands and my eyes. I don't have to say a word during them, I just get to work.

Are there specific types of classes that you guys have excelled in or did horribly in relating to ADD? Like writing, abstract, etc.

I did very well in lots of different types of classes studio arts, training development, non-profit administration, museum education, exhibit design and development, organizational behavior, research, writing, and others. My only bad subject is math and that may well be a learning disability. I was an older student determined to prove to my self that I could truly do well in college. I was terrified of returning but it had been my dream for 24 years. One day I decided I was going back to school come hell or high water, even though I thought I was stupid and had really struggled getting my BS. ^*&( if I didn't find out that I was highly intelligent. I accomplished all of this before finding out I am ADD. I was determined, and no one was going to keep me from getting what I wanted. The experience was life changing.

What is your major, GuelahPapyrus? Have you decided or are you in process?

What courses are you having problems with? And what are your interests?

Remember, in college everyone has to take courses that they hate even if they don't have ADD. I have seen lots of different types of students struggle with poorly taught courses and incompetent professors.

I have also seen wonderful professors who will work with any student to help them succeed. Most instructors want to see you succeed. what they dont' want to see or hear are excuses, lack of motivation, or an unwillingness to make every effort to learn.

The essence is this-you have to take some courses you will not like- most of them may be your core courses but there will be some in your major too. This is a fact of life. It is how you adapt and manage the tough stuff that will get you through.

Choosing something you love to do or have great interest in will help you stay motivated as you survive the tough or disliked courses. The big problem here is that you may avoid a class or opportunity that could make a huge difference in your life. If you avoid risks, you miss opportunities.

Remember, you are responsible for your education and your success. Use the risk-taking characteristics of your ADD and apply them here. Use the services available to you on campus:

1. Counseling
2. Disability services
3. Tutoring
4. Writing centers

If your university does not have the right services that you need think about finding one that does if at all possible.

Above all, realize you can do more than you think you can-if you give up you will achieve nothing.

Becky Dekker-ADD with a MSEd 2002 with a 4.0. I worked my butt off for my diploma and it was worth every minute, including frustrations, tears, and hard work.

Take care, and let me know if this post helps.

I am getting my Graphics Design degree. The ones for the Graphic Design (Quark, Illustration, Etc.) have really held my interest. I did well, but was a lil bored in Business Communications though.

I think it helps that my graphics teachers are younger (early 30's) and down to earth. They dont drone on and on, but if they have to lecture, make sure we have time to "play" with everything they teach us before moving on, so that it is very hands on. And most of the time, they try to keep the lecturing that they do, do quick and interesting. One teacher is even ADHD himself!! (which frustrates some ppl, but for us ADDers, we follow him very well LOL. He likes to ask questions that are very bizarre and havign nothing to do with the topic, and then skip right back to the topic. LMAO..poor linear thinkers. Half the class also has ADD I think. So we are a very diverse and energized group that tend to think way out side of the box. If you don't believe me, ask my poor Human Resources teacher. She is a great gal, but believe me, we are a handful LMAO.

Tina

I've found that I do best in classes with more structure becuase I know what to expect. Homeworks always due the same day each week... quizzes on the same day each week, etc.
It's the 'free-thinking' classes that really kill me. I took a german class last year where the teacher kept moving due dates back to give us more time... that was horrible.

The worst thing about her classes though was that we didnt' follow a set homework plan - she would think up the homework during the class period and tell it to us on the way out the door. :rolleyes:

I did terrible in that class even though it was easy just becuase I never did the homework. I never knew what to expect... yet in much harder classes with weekly homeworks that took me anywhere from 10-14 hours to complete, I actually did alright. It's funny the way that works! =P

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Thanks.

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