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Hello everybody, I major in Computer Science and plan to go to community college for two years and then transfer to a four years school. So I haven't take math for like a year in high school and English is not my native language. So I end up taking remedial class at the Community College, the track right now take me 3 years to get an Associate Degree. I feel like I'm very stupid.
Do you guys think I can catch up by taking Summer Class?
I would say it is foreseeable. If you have to take remedial courses either because you tested bad or didn't do as well in high school and do not take courses in Summer or take 12 credits a semester because you have a part time job and you cannot get courses on specific days.
Hello everybody, I major in Computer Science and plan to go to community college for two years and then transfer to a four years school. So I haven't take math for like a year in high school and English is not my native language. So I end up taking remedial class at the Community College, the track right now take me 3 years to get an Associate Degree. I feel like I'm very stupid.
Do you guys think I can catch up by taking Summer Class?
Don't feel stupid, it's pretty common. You should be able to catch up and even get ahead if you go straight through two summers in a row since most colleges offer two short summer sessions, giving you four in total to work with. Hopefully your class requirements are available in those sections.
Hello everybody, I major in Computer Science and plan to go to community college for two years and then transfer to a four years school. So I haven't take math for like a year in high school and English is not my native language. So I end up taking remedial class at the Community College, the track right now take me 3 years to get an Associate Degree. I feel like I'm very stupid.
Is there a law somewhere that says it HAS to be done in 2 years? Who cares if it goes longer or shorter? I'm sure it matters to you, but who else is even going to care. If you feel very stupid now, wait until you get into Trig!
If I felt like taking summer courses, I did, if not, then I enjoyed my time off for school. But eventually you will know what pace you can keep up and you won't have to ask anyone else what you should do as far as academia is concerned.
I was out of high school for 11 years and never took any college prep coursework in high school. You can do it.
I had to take a bunch of remedial math. It sucks, it sucks up time and it sucks up your Pell Grant funds too if you are getting that kind of aid, but it's very common and I wouldn't worry about it too much.
It's better to take the remedial classes and feel confident in the college level courses than to try and jump in at a level far above what is comfortable then fail!
I struggle with learning disabilities so the traditional American education is not really designed for me. I do not think it is bad at all for you to take 3 years. It took me 5 1/2 years to complete a bachelors degree including summer school every year. I am proud I completed my degree. I understand feeling stupid at times but I try to remind myself I am doing the best I can given my circumstances. Summer school is great way to get classes done and don't forget about tutors as well. Often colleges have on site tutoring available which can be a great way to start of even asking your professors about tutors. My friend found a tutor on craigslist for herself and then I contacted him for help for organic chemistry. Remember you can do it.
It took me 20 years to get my AA Degree so don't feel stupid. I took a few classes right out of high school then got a job, got married and had a couple kids before going back. Thankfully the units I earned as a teen still applied towards my degree or it would have taken me 21 years! LOL!
My son in in your position now. He spent 3 years just knocking out his lower level GE's and only decided on Computer Science when he started the transfer process. Then he spent another semester at the CC taking is first CS class and pre-calc because it was cheaper. Hopefully he can keep up with the math requirements because he never cared for it.
At one time it was thought that an associate degree was a two-year program and a bachelor degree was a four-year program. Times have changed. Many people take remedial courses which will help you as you take advanced courses and many people work. Do not be concerned about the length of time--just do the best work that you can in order to complete your education. Take the words "two" and "four" out of your vocabulary and focus on your goals.
You might want to consider taking one or two summer courses and most community colleges offer several summer sessions. That can speed up the process.
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