Interviewing some of my friends who do not like to sit in the front row, these are the reasons that they gave:
- I don't want to be called by the lecturers
- I want to sleep
- I want to talk to my friends
- I don't like staying too close with the lecturers
- Lecturers look better from far
- I didn't finish my assignments/project/homework
- I want to escape the class from behind and etc.
Well, sitting in the front row is not as bad as you thought. My friends and I tend to look for the front row whenever we enter classes. There are several reasons why we did so. Today, I will be sharing with you guys about advantages of sitting in the first row in classes. (according to me)
- Less distraction.
One of the advantages of sitting in the front row is that you won't get to distracted by actions, movements or noise by people in front. People at a cute height like me will not face any problem when sitting in the front row as there will be no heads blocking my view. What you're concentrating on is just your lecturer and his lectures in front. How good.
- Get to sign the attendance faster
The attendance system in my school is like the lecturer will give out an attendance list and you will have to sign it to prove that you attend the class. So, usually, the lecturer will hand the attendance sheet for the person sitting in front and to be passed on to the back. This advantages is not significant if the class is only about 20-30 people but when it comes to 100-200 people, you will realize that sitting in front is actually beneficial.
- Grab for your lucky number
This is applicable when your lecturer ask you to choose for your presentation sequence or date. Your number is in your hand. Sitting in front benefits you when you want to choose somewhere in the middle, not to early not to late.
- Gain Attention from the lecturer
Gain attention from your lecturer is not that you are an attention-seeker. Sometimes when you're having trouble or problem with your exercises or questions, you can easily raise up your hand to ask your lecturer. He/She can conveniently proceed to you and guide you. Don't think that you're a smart ass, does not need any guidance and help from the lecturer. Unless, he/she is not a informative or truly capable lecturer. Then, you need to try out on your own.
Therefore, these are several advantages that I found out during my day sitting in the front row. Maybe you guys can share about your experience sitting front row or the benefits of sitting back row!
Will talk to you guys soon!
-Evilfreakybabie-