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O-Chem is a beast. I had to take two semesters worth at Berkeley and it slayed me. Please, avoid the headaches and do the following religiously!
1) GOTO CLASS! Do NOT skip this class. Get a coffee, sit in front and pay attention.
2) Take detailed notes. Subtle explanations from the prof during class can save your ass when you are studying.
3) Read the book. I hated my book - but by the end of the semester it was decorated with tabs and notes and any other quick reference tool I could find.
4) Go to office hours and ask questions even if they are dumb. Getting the prof to answer Q's worded like you are a bit slow will help you to cement the ideas in your head.
5) Get the study guide (if available). When it comes to o-chem, practice (and checking your answers) makes perfect.
6) Did I already say take detailed notes?
7) Soak the shit up like a sponge...once you are done with o-chem forever, savor the flush.
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Maybe it was over when she chucked me out the Rover at full speed.
Maybe Maybe...
~a-Ha
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