Orientation, advising, and the development of intellectual abilities are more effective in a meaningful and relevant context. Students take classes individually and face a new group of people in each classroom. A group of students takes three or more classes together. Making friends is easy because goals, interests, experiences, and schedules are shared. Commuters find this feature especially helpful.
Students usually study alone.
Because they become friends, students study in groups and help each other. Perceptions, persistence, and performance are enhanced by studying and working with others. Most course activities, such as reading and listening to lectures, are passive. Activities that engage students are included, e.g.discussions, collaborative research projects, community events, and excursions. You have more fun, learn about more things, and see how the course content relates to the world outside the classroom.