TITLE: Navigating Campus Life: Course Registration Dilemmas

Conversation Script:

[Setting: A busy campus coffee shop. Two students, Claire and Jason, are seated at a table, laptops open, discussing course registration for the upcoming semester.]

Claire: So, um, have you figured out your classes for next semester yet? 'Cause I’m kinda… overwhelmed by all the options.

Jason: Yeah, I know what you mean! I was looking at the course catalog and, honestly, it’s a bit daunting. I’m thinking of taking that psychology class, but I’m not sure if it’ll fit with my schedule.

Claire: Oh, I heard that one’s really interesting! But, wait, isn’t it, like, at the same time as your biology lab?

Jason: Right! That’s exactly my dilemma. I can’t miss the lab, but I really want to take Psych 101. Maybe I could, um, talk to the professor about switching to a later section?

Claire: That could work! I think they have afternoon sessions. Have you checked if there are still spots available?

Jason: I haven’t yet. I was hoping to just, you know, get it all sorted out in one go. But with registration opening next week, I should probably act fast.

Claire: Yeah, I’d definitely recommend that. Oh, and don’t forget about that art history class we talked about. It’s supposed to be really good, but it fills up fast!

Jason: Right, right! I’ll add that to my list. But, um, what about you? Have you decided on your courses?

Claire: I’m leaning towards that environmental science course. It sounds fascinating, but I need to double-check the prerequisites.

Jason: Good idea! You don’t want to end up scrambling last minute.

Claire: Exactly! And I think I might need to meet with an advisor to go over everything. It’s just… so much pressure, you know?

Jason: Totally. But hey, we can help each other out! Like, maybe we could study together later to get everything figured out?

Claire: That sounds like a plan! Let’s do it.

Questions:

1. What is the main concern that Claire expresses about course registration?

A) She is unsure about the prerequisites for a class.

B) She feels overwhelmed by the number of options.

C) She wants to take a class with her friend.

D) She is confident in her course selections.

2. What class is Jason considering taking?

A) Art history

B) Psychology

C) Environmental science

D) Biology

3. Why does Jason think he might need to talk to the professor?

A) To get a recommendation for another class.

B) To ask about switching sections of a course.

C) To complain about the course workload.

D) To find out about extra credit opportunities.

4. What suggestion does Claire make to Jason regarding his course selection?

A) To take fewer classes this semester.

B) To enroll in a class that fills up quickly.

C) To check if there are afternoon sessions available.

D) To switch majors entirely.

5. What do Claire and Jason decide to do at the end of their conversation?

A) Meet with an advisor separately.

B) Study together to finalize their course selections.

C) Register for classes right away.

D) Drop some of their current classes.

Answer Key: 1. (B) 2. (B) 3. (B) 4. (C) 5. (B)