I need some advice about school!!

bucutie02 · #1 04-01-2003, 07:45 PM

Okay- I only need 10 more classes until I can graduate! Gosh, I feel like I have been in school FOREVER, and 10 classes seem like an eternity. That is not counting the classes I am taking now. So, these are the ones I have left:
1 science
3 spanish (minor)
6 economic (major)
I wanted to take two classes in summer school, but they are not offering any science classes that are intro, they are like senior honor thesis. The spanish classes I need are either not offered, or are a schedule conflict. There is ONE econ. class that I can take, so I am definitely going to sign up for it.
Therefore, I will still have the 1 science, 3 spanish, and 5 econ classes to take for fall/spring.
I planned on graduating next spring, but I dont know. Normally I only take 4 classes since I commute and all. The spanish classes and science class will help me and seem more of like a "break", but if I want to graduate next year, I will have to take like 3 econ classes at once.

I am taking 2 econ classes right now and its okay, but I dont know how being in 3 will go, plus other classes.

I dont know what to do because either I get a heavy load for fall and spring, or wait one semester more until graduation. I am just so ready to get out of school, but I want to get good grades at the same time.

What does everyone recommend? I am getting a little stressed out!

pinkyphimu · #2 04-01-2003, 08:04 PM

can you take a class at another school over the summer and then transfer the credits? my suggestion is that you get out as soon as possible! i would also suggest that you make your fall semester harder than the spring. this way, you will be able to enjoy your last semester!

navane · #3 04-02-2003, 08:08 AM

Ack! Ok! 5 per semester is do-able. Though, I assume your classes are upper division which would make them harder. It's up to you. How well do you handle extra loads? I'm with pinkyphimu, take the heavier load in the Fall so you can "relax" more in the spring.

Do you have an optional winter term at your uni? Mine did and it was good for knocking off a class or two. Or, as pinky already mentioned, try going to your local community college to grab another one or two if your uni doesn't offer the right combo during the summer.

Other than that, you have to ask yourself if you're willing to put in the extra effort in order to graduate in the spring. I was in that boat myself and I'm tellin' ya, I worked my rear-end off because I wanted to graduate spring 2001. (And I did it!)

Good luck!

.....Kelly