Importing Models Into A OpenGL Project

Question

I am taking an OpenGL course and we have the option to create models to use in our assignments with a 3D modeling application, like Maya or Blender.

I am not

Answer 1

I'd say that the Obj format is a good balance for readability and functionality if you want to parse it yourself.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obj

The easiest way would to be to find a library to do it for you but the possibilities would be limited to your chosen language.

You shouldn't be worrying about scale. OpenGL's matrices can easily rescale vertices.