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Coursera: Getting the most out of your Coursera experience
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of guest posts from Laura Cushing, one of our amazing Coursera students. Laura is freelance writer and avid course taker (7 courses so far!). Welcome to the wonderful world of free education! When I started my first course at Coursera, I was so excited. I had no idea what it would be like! Would I be able to keep up? Would I be able to interact with my professor and my fellow students? I was a bundle of nerves waiting for the course to begin. And when that course opened - there was so much to do. So many things to discover, and keep straight. Now that I’m on my seventh or so class, I still feel that excitement of beginning a new learning experience - but a lot less anxiety. Now I know where everything is located, and how to use the Coursera system effectively. Here are some tips and tricks for how to get started on your education adventure! Choosing Classes There are so many classes to choose from! When I first saw the li…