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By Andrew Zimmerman Jones, About.com Guide to Physics

Prepare For Fall Courses Online

Sunday June 15, 2008
With the internet, summer has become an opportunity to get a jumpstart on fall coursework. Though not necessarily how every single student would want to spend their free time, for those who are most diligent, there are several possibilities available, including online courses from some of the most prestigious universities in the United States such as MIT, Yale, and Berkeley. Even while lounging in front of the pool, therefore, you could be watching MIT physics lectures on your laptop or peruse Yale physics course notes.

Again, this may not sound exciting to everyone, but it provides a good opportunity to get a head start on challenging material. Especially for incoming college freshmen, who will spend their first few weeks acclimatizing to an entirely new educational and living situation, it might prove beneficial to get an advanced look at the sorts of things you can anticipate learning the first few weeks in the fall. Every little advantage can help in making this difficult transition ... or in continuing to maintain educational excellence.

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