What is the best place to sit in class?

@riyasam (16556)
India
January 4, 2009 10:18am CST
i used to sit in the front bench.i used to day dream a lot,the teachers never used to catch me,they used to be busy paying attention to back benchers and on rare occassions,when i wanted to learn ,the front bench was not a bad choice.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
6 Jan 09
I am not exaggerating, but in the class I would always sit in the front row, so that I could pay attention to what the teacher is saying and she/he could pay attention towards me, if I have anything to ask for. Even now, if I happen to go to any official training or workship etc., I make it a point to sit in the very first row for the reasons stated above.
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
6 Jan 09
it could be force of habit,i too find myself drawn to front seat.
@riyasam (16556)
• India
7 Jan 09
according to my hubby,i now also try to attract attention subconsiously.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
7 Jan 09
So we both are front benchers and wish to remain in the lime-light!!
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@balasri (26537)
• India
30 Mar 09
As my name starts with B I was made to sit in the front rows as the students sit alphabetically.And I like those front rows too as the front rows students are supposed to be studious I had to prove myself.And I managed to do that to some extent too.
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@balasri (26537)
• India
31 Mar 09
That is a blessing in disguise being in the first row.
@riyasam (16556)
• India
30 Mar 09
my daughter hates her name as it start with A and she is always made to sit first in the exam hall.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
12 Jan 09
The best bench? I think the left of the middle one which is again right to the left of the last but one bench! We used to have a rotation system which would allow all to sit on the front benches and on the last as well. I liked the front or the second seat though.
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
30 Mar 09
are you trying to confuse me??(if so,you are suceeding!!)thanks for the laugh.(hugs)
@subha12 (18441)
• India
30 Mar 09
It was always first bench for me.It helped me to concentrate and see what the teacher is teaching.it was good for me.
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
30 Mar 09
thanks for the response.you might have been very studious.the firstrankers are supposed to occupy the first bench!!!
• United States
5 Jan 09
I had to sit in the front or almost front desks to be able to see the black board. Now they do not have black boards. But I still have to be up front.
@riyasam (16556)
• India
6 Jan 09
It's better to sit as close to the front as possible. There is less distraction and you can hear and see better. Remember you are there to learn and it don't hurt to be friends with the instructor.
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• United States
6 Jan 09
I agree with you
@Erssyl (617)
• Philippines
11 Jan 09
I used to sit in front when the subject and teacher interests me but when I don't like the teacher and the subject I sit at the back.But that is very rare because I always sit in front especially in college days.I'm near sighted I can't see what is in the board and the professor as well.
@riyasam (16556)
• India
11 Jan 09
there were the plus points of choosing front bench
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
6 Jan 09
It depended on the lesson and on the teacher. If I wanted to day dream or play table soccer on a pitch desinged on he school desk with one of my colleagues I would choose the back bench. If I wanted to learn I would choose the front bench. It depnds if I got on well with the teacher or not.
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
6 Jan 09
if i wanted to sh*t,i would go to last bench.
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
5 Jan 09
According to many of the Teachers I had throughout my High School years, the best place for me to sit was outside! When I did get to sit inside though, I would go for middle of the room seats. Lss attention overall that way because the noisy ones were up back, the studious ones were up front; and us middle seaters just belended into it all with barely a glance from the Teacher!
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
6 Jan 09
one of the teachers had some sort of enemity with my mother(who is also a teacher).she would take it out all on me.she would sent me outside the class for ridicuolous reasons like shaking my legs when in class .not that,i minded but i would be embrassed,when my crush would pass by me.
@ajrox1810 (992)
• India
7 Jan 09
Hi, I think, according to my school, the best place is the backbench. All we friends sit at the back bench during a free period, not only to daydream, but also to party using our tiffins, talk, play and a lot of other activities and believe me, Nobody ever caught us... Regards, AJ-Rox
@riyasam (16556)
• India
8 Jan 09
we also sometimes used to host a party.the tiffins used to taste so delicious then.
@dhangski (3194)
• Philippines
6 Jan 09
When I was still studying. I always wanted to sit in front. I wanted to hear clearly and see clearly what the professor is teaching. But fortunately, the sitting arrangement is always in alphabetical order so I always sit in the middle bench. LOL. HUGZ always
@riyasam (16556)
• India
7 Jan 09
the middle row is also not bad,if you can hear properly.
@shanemre (357)
• Saudi Arabia
6 Jan 09
I would have to say that the second row will be he best place to seat in a class. I don't like to sit on the front row, even if it will be the best place to see and hear the discussion. MOst of the time, those at the front rows are the ones being called first for recitation. :P ... It think that the second row will still be a good place to see and hear the prof, and it's safe, because in my experience, those who are at the front and back has got the critical chance of being called. I don't really fear being called for the recitation, i just don't like being called first.
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
7 Jan 09
my kids and i often have an argument,as they want to change their names.it starts with the first alphabet letter and they have to give their tests first.
• India
11 Jan 09
I sit in the centre of the class and i think this is the best place for anyone to get noticed by the whole class. sitting in 1st bench may make us a pet student of all teachers but we may lose friends as we become studious. we lose the friendship of many guys. sitting in last bench may make us enjoy each and every minute but we lose studies and we may lose our career . thus sitting in middle bench that too in the centre to gain attention in studies and get the friendship of others may lift our career . follow me and succeed .
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
11 Jan 09
yup,some students used to admire me from far off but never had the guts to ask me out.
@diLLz520 (108)
• Malaysia
6 Jan 09
for me, i like to take back side.. i don't know why.. but i comfortable there. but i thing there is not good place if you really want success.. belived
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
7 Jan 09
as a punishment,i was sometimes asked to go on the last bench.
• Philippines
7 Jan 09
I have this thing for sitting in the first row, preferably close to where the teacher's desk is. I have better grades when I'm in front of the class. Not only that, but it also requires you to stay awake in class, since the prof's always standing in front of you and everything. I used to sit at the back and I had mediocre grades--too many distractions. But now that I'm up front, my grades are looking better than they ever did before. =D
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
8 Jan 09
there are almost no distractions,when sitting in front but i used to daydream,that may be the reason why i flunked in the last term.
• Romania
5 Jan 09
I don't know what's the best place to sit... I always sat in the first bench :) Not necessarily because I wanted to, but I always ended up there... It was good when I had to pay attention, but I was daydearming most of the time, too... :D It was bad, too though because I was one of the first students the teachers noticed... And I could rarely cheat at tests. Luckily I never did anyway... :)
@riyasam (16556)
• India
6 Jan 09
i can understand what you say.my both kids have their names starting with a and in the examination hall,they are in the front row,under the eye of invigilator.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
5 Jan 09
I usually sit in the middle portion. I just don't know why but I feel comfortable in such area. I think being in the middle is just right. Not to expose and not to far so as to hear the teachers discussion.
@riyasam (16556)
• India
6 Jan 09
that is very good.you are not in the bad books of teachers
• Philippines
5 Jan 09
Just like you do I like to sit in front too to avoid my classmates or any1 in class disturbing me. LOL.
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
6 Jan 09
i usually go for the front row, that is the best seat in class. You learn much better and concentrate much better
• United States
5 Jan 09
i like the back or middle.. but if i am having hearing problems then i need to sit in the middle or closer at least but i like to learn away from being surrounded by everyone
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
6 Jan 09
at front,this is the best where you can listen and see the board easily and the important thing is that if you will sit on back ,the students sitting in front of you will interrupt your concentration
• Philippines
5 Jan 09
When i was still in school i really love to seat in the 2nd front row or near the window. Because i can watch some of my friends who passed by or i can see my crush lols...and i love to seat on the front especially if theres a dictation so that i can jot down correctly.
@riyasam (16556)
• India
6 Jan 09
some of my male friends would also prefer the window seat,to eve tease the beautiful girls passing by.
• India
5 Jan 09
For me last row is the best place to sit in the class room ,bcoz we enjoy a lot by sitting here .But many of my teachers always force me to come and sit in the front row ,but again i will go to the last ro after that particular period gets over .
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
6 Jan 09
i do know of some students,who are forced to sit in the front but by some spring action,they are back to their orginal place,once that lecture is over.