I want to take 6 classes next semester but I am worried that I may be overloading myself with work. Is it a good idea to take the 6 classes and get the General Edu. courses out of the way?
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As an academic advisor with experience at OSU (quarter system) and several semester system schools, I'd say it depends on the following factors:\n\n* How much can you handle personally?  Some students can handle 23 hours in a quarter system, which seems crazy to me.  Then again, look at what classes they are taking and how much do they have going on outside of classes.\n\n* How much are you working?  It used to be that 10-20 hours was seen as maximums.  On some levels this makes sense, but not everyone because of the following...\n\n* What's your maturity level?  Oddly enough, a recent survey by the dean of my office showed people working full-time out-performed all other categories.  When he sorted the data for age and other categories, he found that they tended to be over 25, married, and have children.  Why?  They had to know what they were getting themselves into, so they figured out in advance what it would take to succeed.  Being married apparently also helps in having a strong supporter.\n\n* How are your academic skills?  Do you read and type more effectively and quickly?  If your skills are slow, you spend more time studying.  There are these pat assumptions about study times out there that ignore the importance of this factor.  You can do a great deal more academic work if you can type a 20-page paper in 2 hours instead of 20 with hunt and peck method like I used to do!\n\nAs for the gen ed classes, again there are a number of variables - especially your fortes and weaknesses.  Ex: I hate multiple choice tests passionately and would rather take two upper level writing classes than one introductory (multi-choice test) class.  If you haven't declared a major, it may be better to hit as many different topics as possible to maximize your explorations...\n\nGood luck!
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Sounds like you are well on your way.  I'm glad to hear you are wanting to take you math classes early to open up room for more advanced math classes later.  You can take Geometry early like you are saying and receive credit for it.  Good luck to you.
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It truly depends on two things: 1) Is it a class for your major? 2) If you decide to retake it, will it fit into your schedule?\n\nIf it is a class for your major, I would highly recommend you retake the class. If it isn't, and the lost credits won't affect your strategy for graduation, forget it.\n\nIf the class won't fit into next semester's schedule, then it may not be a good option to go back and take it.\n\nHope that helps!
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You're not stupid, you're just trying too hard.  Take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy the classes.  Never can tell what will happen!
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Impossible.  At least if you're going fulltime at a respectable BSchool.  If you focus on Acct, that'll help when you do graduate and begin studying for the CPA.  What MBA progam (full time) only has 3 classes?  I had 7 my first semester.
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Hi there, I just wanted to comment on the Stats and Calc thing: I have a few friends who are taking both and they seem to be doing fine.  they all have A's in both.  I am taking 4 AP's this year and one independant study AP class as a senior and i'm not having too hard of a time.  here are my classes just in case you want to know:\n\nAP Environmental Science\nAP English Literature and Composition\nAP Art History\nAP Microeconomics\nAP Human Geography (Independant Study)\n\nI have previously taken:\nAP European History\nAP US History\nAP Psychology\nAP US Government and Politics\n\nI think you should be fine, and feel free to ask if you have any questions on the classes I took.  Adios!
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i run 15 credit hours and have two jobs that add up to a full time 10 and 32 hours yeah i didnt get a lot of sleep this semester and well i had to pull 2 24 hour days a week to keep it all together. the problem is that you cannot just take 5 hours in a row the schedules at most colleges will keep you from having a perfect schedule. if you can do it you really wont have a social life. work it around if you can but, bet on having a part time job at night
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Well, this is not really a way to cope...but a bit of cheering up :) Eventually the classes you take are going to get harder, and it's not going to be possible to cram for them...that's when you'll shine. You already have the foundation, and you can bet that you will remember the info far longer than your friends who cram the night before. So keep your chin up, as hard and unfair as it seems right now, cuz eventually your hard work will pay off! Just my two cents.
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Being a freshman and not knowing what you are going to do with the rest of your life is no problem, but failing a class and not knowing why very well could be.  You need to talk to the instructor and find the reasons for your poor performance and if there is any way to correct the situation.  A few professors are jerks, but by and large they love their work and want their students to succeed.  Most will help any way they can within reason.  I was in a similar situation in my freshman year - my high school simply did not prepare me for the class.  The instructor, seeing my ignorance, helped me drop the class with "special circumstances".  You'll never know if you don't ask.  Regardless, one bad mark will not keep you from your goals.  And yes, those who say see a counselor are right.
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If you go to extra classes, you're going to need even more money.  I would get a job and go to school part time if that's an option..or get a job and save until you can afford to go back to school, but make sure you do that..education is priceless.
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Everyone is different.  I loved having a break between classes (I would never have more than 2 hours of class in a row), but a lot of my friends thought I was crazy.\n\nI liked the free day (it was always Friday), but it wasn't possible every quarter.  I did have a hard rule where I would never study on Saturday.  Get my mind replenished and ready for the next week.\n\nDon't take classes to early in the morning, or evening classes.\n\nTake classes you are interested in.
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I have been advising college students for 7 years now. Most of the students think that distance learning classes (Internet and television courses) are easier because you can do them when it is convenient to you. Most of the people that think this will not do well in the classes. It is hard to say that on-line courses are good or bad. Like any class the content and flow of the class will change depending on the instructor. However, in general your learning style and motivation play the biggest role in deciding if on-line courses are for you. To be successful you must be able to schedule your time well, be completely responsible for your own learning, and spend several hours a week on the class. You will not have the structure of a classroom to keep you on track. Many online classes require you to post a certain number of times per week on a discussion board. This means you can't procrastinate. Finally, check with the college you are interested in taking the classes with. Often they have sample syllabi so you can see the requirements. You may also want to email the instructor and ask them what they expect from their on-line students. Most colleges now have advisers assigned to work with distance learners. If your college has one you should make an appointment to discuss your concerns.
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No this is not a problem at all. Most universities provide a exploratory studies or a undeclared option so that you can figure out what you want to study while in college.  A majority of people me included end up changing there major a couple times before they graduate anyway.  Most universities require baccore or required classes that hit almost every options at the school and these are a great way to figure out what would interest you the most.
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If you work at that school, you can probably take classes for free.  I know the schools I have worked at let full time employees and sometimes the spouses and children take classes at no charge.  Review your employee handbook or look online at your human resources page because you probably can go for free!  Isn't that great news?  Whoo-hoo, I'm jealous!
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I have to do 8 hours a semester. I don't mind doing it but I think it should be something you can choose to do for credit no mandatory and many of us are older, raising families alone, and working full time. But I don't think I could fit in more than 8.
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Well if you are just starting back to school it is probably best to start slow.\nThe reason they advise only 6 units is because of the homework involved.  For every one hour you spend in class you need to study at home at least 1 hour.  If you are taking 6 units then i assume that is 6 hours of class time a week. Plus at least 6 hrs of home work is 12 hrs of school a week plus the 40hrs you spend at work plus sleep and stuff looks like this...\n24 hrs x 7days a week = 168 hrs in one week\n 168 hrs\n- 40 hrs of work\n-   6 hrs in class\n-   6 hrs in studdy\n- 56 hrs sleep (8hrsx7days a week)\nthis all leaves 60 hours a week free ( more or less)\nthat breaks down to 60hrs divided by 7 days in a week 8.57 hrs a day.\nYou have an extra 8 and 1/2 hrs to drive, eat, bathe, dress, you would be surprised how much time these things take in a days time.  I know I wake up at 6:30 and get to work at 8 There is an hour and 1/2 right there.\nIf you think you can handle it,,, go for it, but remember you are paying for these classes and don't want to risk failing one and having to pay to take it over.\nGood luck to you, try mixing it up, take 3 hard classes and 2 easy ones.
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Let me see if i can help you. I am a freshman at WSU (wichita) and i am also majoring in nursing. I was really confused too. Once your excepted to the university you start all your general ed classes, or pre-req's. That is usually done your freshman year, and even depending on the college your sophmore year as well. But just because you accepted into the university does NOT mean that your automatically in the nursing school. Usually nursing schools are competitive and look at a students GPA, which usually has to be about 3.0. After or when your close to finishing all ur gen. edu classes, apply to the nursing school then.  I hope that was clear enough. Good luck. PS: talk to your advisor or counselor about the classes you need to take and your other classes, they will probably help more than i can.