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I took 18 credits every semester (for fun), so I graduated with over twenty extra credits. I didn't have a job then and I still don't, but I'm sure it'd be difficult to tackle 6+ classes with a job. I admire the people who can pull it off and maintain high grades though.
yep, at age 45 I took 22 units a quarter and stayed on the Dean't List, but no life outside of classes. Funny, I remember more from that time of life than any other classes I took.
Out of curiosity, I am wondering if anyone else out there has ever taken more than 18 hours a semester. If so, how much? And, how were your grades?
Thanx!
Only did once, I believe. I did high school through my local JC, and the last semester (because I decided to graduate early) was chock full of units. I got enough to pass.
Since then, haven't bothered. 12-13 units at most. If I had leftover units/classes to have graduated on time, I did them over the summer. Two classes over the summer is much more manageable than 6 classes during the regular semester -- for me.
I am 42 years old and have returned to school full time (Junior) to finish my degree. Fortunately, I am in a position where I do not have to work and go to school. However, 6 classes is still A LOT OF WORK!
Out of curiosity, I am wondering if anyone else out there has ever taken more than 18 hours a semester. If so, how much? And, how were your grades?
Thanx!
I've done 21 including 3 lab classes. Also junior year. I did well.
I've done 21 including 3 lab classes. Also junior year. I did well.
My College didn't even allow more than 18 per semester, I think. Not without permission. Not sure if we are talking about the same unit system here. No idea how to convert 22 units per quarter or something like that.
I have an economics class for you that I found a challenge at my school:
Princeton U: Eco 514 - Game Theory
John Nash himself will sometimes come in for a lecture. Mindblowing stuff.
You went to Princeton?
To the OP, I work full time and I manage 15-17 credits per semester. You should be OK as long as you put in the effort to study. Really, it is all about time management. Instead of wasting time, just use your free time for work. Aint no rest for the wicked
Only did once, I believe. I did high school through my local JC, and the last semester (because I decided to graduate early) was chock full of units. I got enough to pass.
Since then, haven't bothered. 12-13 units at most. If I had leftover units/classes to have graduated on time, I did them over the summer. Two classes over the summer is much more manageable than 6 classes during the regular semester -- for me.
I had one semester of 17 classes, plus I worked two part time jobs. That was too much, so I took it down to 13-14 per semester and made up for the lost credits in the summers--much easier!
To the OP, I work full time and I manage 15-17 credits per semester. You should be OK as long as you put in the effort to study. Really, it is all about time management. Instead of wasting time, just use your free time for work. Aint no rest for the wicked
Yes. I didn't have much of a choice in the matter. My parents wanted me to stay close to home.
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