Faux Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 anyone else taking classes in summer school? i'm doing it, 8 hours a week for 2 full credits isn't too bad. i'll do it again next year so i can relax in my last year :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeitormakeit2 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I'm not in college yet, but I'm taking Calculus BC for about a month, 4 days a week for 6 hours a day. I did not even have the vaguest idea of doing any extra courses over the summer but there was some mistake that my guidance counselor put me down for Calculus BC next year, and since my schedule was full for senior year he assumed it was a summer course so my mother payed the extra course tuition which is nonrefundable and thus I am forced to take it. I didn't even try to get out of it, my dad would have probably started one of his "Well in my days, I took Calculus when I was 10 blaa blaa blaa my mustache is too big blaa blaa blaa" He who wears his morality but as his best garment were better naked... Your daily life is your temple and your religion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Damn that's horrible. Math for six hours a day? I wanted to kill myself for my pesky 50 minutes. :shock: I start junior college June 7th I think, just sometime in June. It's a bit costly (since it's private) but it will pay off since Californian Public schools are total junk right now. "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpgGamer Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I'm going to the most ghetto state school within 20minutes of my house. I like it though. Class starts in September. Til then, gotta get crackin on my diploma. I got a few credits already knocked out though, cause my current school is awesome and offers college courses for Juniors/Seniors and select Sophmores. Plus with scholarships, my entire college career is gonna cost me less than one year of what most people pay for college. And that's 4 years of awesome college. I'm excited. :D Quote Quote Anyone who likes tacos is incapable of logic. Anyone who likes logic is incapable of tacos. PSA: SaqPrets is an Estonian Dude Steam: NippleBeardTM Origin: Brand_New_iPwn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I *plan* to start uni in the Fall. However, I will possibly end up taking a class or two during the Summer, or I may at least try to adjust to university life by working as a secretary or working in something like the university's bookstore. I'm not sure. It's not a particularly prestigious university, but it isn't necessarily a bad one either. I'm only going to it in order to complete core classes, then I plan to go to pharmacy school. Hopefully I will pass the pharmacology exam (can't remember what it's called). If not, then I will go on to something else, assuming that I don't get bored with pharmacology and change my major anyway... Decisions, decisions... SWAG Mayn U wanna be like me but U can't be me cuz U ain't got ma swagga on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Damn that's horrible. Math for six hours a day? I wanted to kill myself for my pesky 50 minutes. :shock: I start junior college June 7th I think, just sometime in June. It's a bit costly (since it's private) but it will pay off since Californian Public schools are total junk right now. Private junior college, thats new to me. I've taken a class over the summer before and it honestly wasn't that bad. In fact it was actually the easiest class I've taken since I only took one I could just focus all my attention on just that one class that I pull off an A. I'm considering taking an extra class this summer to lighten my load in the fall or spring but I really just want to chill this summer though. I'll be deciding here in the next couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripsis Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I'm currently a Freshman in college. At some point I may have to consider taking summer classes because I'll be working toward a double major and am having some trouble getting into art studio classes (and it is expected that it will continue to be difficult next year). - 99 fletching | 99 thieving | 99 construction | 99 herblore | 99 smithing | 99 woodcutting - - 99 runecrafting - 99 prayer - 125 combat - 95 farming - - Blog - DeviantART - Book Reviews & Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 i'm going for a double major also. it's either that extra major or having two worthless (imo) minors :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I took summer classes to get rid of the boring classes so I can take more film and other fun classes. I took speech one summer while working and then I took Chemistry + Lab, and Spanish 1&2 without working. I went to school mornings and evenings 4 days of the week. That was brutal. A reflection is just a distorted reality held by glass and your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obfuscator Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I have a regular semester this summer, last summer I did take a half semester course since I failed in the winter term. I've come to realize I'll probably never get a legit summer vacation again until I retire. "It's not a rest for me, it's a rest for the weights." - Dom Mazzetti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastortoise Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I wish I had the willpower to go to school during the summer... it would cut my completion of my degree down a whole year. But I need my summers to work and bask in the sun :mrgreen: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1230abcz Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I'm not in college yet, but I'm taking Calculus BC for about a month, 4 days a week for 6 hours a day. I did not even have the vaguest idea of doing any extra courses over the summer but there was some mistake that my guidance counselor put me down for Calculus BC next year, and since my schedule was full for senior year he assumed it was a summer course so my mother payed the extra course tuition which is nonrefundable and thus I am forced to take it. I didn't even try to get out of it, my dad would have probably started one of his "Well in my days, I took Calculus when I was 10 blaa blaa blaa my mustache is too big blaa blaa blaa" :o 6 hours in Calc BC? At that pace, I could cover all of Calculus 1 & 2 in 2 weeks tops... What are your parents thinking, lol. OT: Not in a university yet (class of 10, son), but I suggest taking at least one class over the summer at a community college, since credits are bloody cheap compared to those of most universities. If you can't find any there, take one class during the summer, or work. You'll graduate earlier, is all I can say. Plus, what you gonna do over summer? Play RuneScape? Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 my university won't take credits from college. i'm only going to school two afternoons per week so it's not a big deal. it's not like i gotta wake up early and there's 5 other days to chill lols runescape. haven't played that game since elementary :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkbullet3 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 The summer between my (high school) freshman and sophomore year, I took Speech, which was a required sophomore class, so I got that overwith. Took U.S. history the summer after that, which is a required junior course, and I took Consumer Education online last summer, which is a required course for senior year (I'm a senior right now). Basically, I took all the required courses, which were all easy. Taking a summer class isn't even that bad, because I wouldn't have had anything better to do anyway. In fakeirormakeit's situation, though, he's taking a harder course, so I'm not sure how that will go. I'm not in college yet, but I'm taking Calculus BC for about a month, 4 days a week for 6 hours a day. I did not even have the vaguest idea of doing any extra courses over the summer but there was some mistake that my guidance counselor put me down for Calculus BC next year, and since my schedule was full for senior year he assumed it was a summer course so my mother payed the extra course tuition which is nonrefundable and thus I am forced to take it. I didn't even try to get out of it, my dad would have probably started one of his "Well in my days, I took Calculus when I was 10 blaa blaa blaa my mustache is too big blaa blaa blaa"I'm taking BC Calc as a senior this year, and thus I need September to April to learn everything (but only 50 minutes per day). I can only tell you that you'll want to try your best to keep up (or even work ahead), or else you'll fall behind. Most of the concepts are easy; the hard part is recognizing the problems on the tests/quizzes and how to translate them. Good luck. ^ Blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 high school summer school is easy. all you gotta do is show up and chances are the teacher will bump up marks at the end so he won't look bad :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastortoise Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 high school summer school is easy. all you gotta do is show up and chances are the teacher will bump up marks at the end so he won't look badAll teachers bump... even university professors. One of my midterms had an average of 43% and my prof bumped the average to 60%, while my 95 stayed a 95 <_< . I just checked online and the only course i'd consider taking this summer is not available. I kinda feel like getting an unpaid lab job this summer to get some experience, I have enough money saved to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albel Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I am actually considering this. So I wont have to worry about it in the future. It's a simple math 101 class, o it shouldn't be to hard. [hide=Quotes]Albel/JustinAlbel doesn't say anything anymore, just comes in, leaves an arrow and vanishes into the night :(Probablypractising some euphoniumYou nearly had me fooled, you fooler youEuphonium/10.9/10. To me, always associate Albel with musical stuff in OT.Everyone with a goatee and glasses is Albel now.lmfao albel m8 wat r u doin, hi though. [/hide][hide=Runescape Achievements]99 firemaking(2007), 99 woodcutting(2008), 99 fletching(2009), 99 magic(2010), 99 cooking(2010), 99 farming(2011), 99 construction(2011), 99 runecrafting(2012), 99 Hunter (2014), 99 ranged (2015), 99 HP (2015), 99 Slayer (2015), 99 attack (2015) 99 Defense (2015) 99 Prayer (2015) 99 Summoning (2015) 99 Strength(2015) 99 Herblore (2015) 99 Dungeoneering (2017) 99 Mining (2017) 99 Crafting (2017) 99 Smithing (2017) 99 Thieving (2017) 99 invention (2017) 99 Fishing (2018), 99 Divination (2018), 99 Agility (2018), MAXED (05/17/2018)[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I ended up adding a summer course because it looks like I'll be getting a D in one of my classes :( so I'll need an easy GPA buster plus an extra 3 credit hours so I don't have to stress about it next year (last year of college). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allbot Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I dont really see the need to take classes during the summer, if you take around 15 credits per semester (may be different for your college) you should be fine to graduate in 4 years. i mean summer classes costs more than classes during the semester anyways. I usually work during the summer, internships are great ways to build up your references. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 high school summer school is easy. all you gotta do is show up and chances are the teacher will bump up marks at the end so he won't look badAll teachers bump... even university professors. One of my midterms had an average of 43% and my prof bumped the average to 60%, while my 95 stayed a 95 <_< . I just checked online and the only course i'd consider taking this summer is not available. I kinda feel like getting an unpaid lab job this summer to get some experience, I have enough money saved to do it.not in my school :$ some profs even try to keep the marks low :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripsis Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I dont really see the need to take classes during the summer, if you take around 15 credits per semester (may be different for your college) you should be fine to graduate in 4 years. i mean summer classes costs more than classes during the semester anyways. I usually work during the summer, internships are great ways to build up your references.The biggest problem is students not being able to get into classes that they need. For example, I am currently a freshman in college majoring in Art. Because my year has the lowest priority for enrollment, my year enrolls last. For the current quarter (spring quarter), by the time I was able to sign up for classes, every single lower-division art studio class was full so I am taking ZERO art classes this quarter. This is likely to happen again and again through my four years at college. People with higher priority enrollment beat me to enrolling in classes that I NEED to graduate. With enough delays like that, I will not be able to graduate in four years. So credits-wise, you should have no problem completing enough credits in 4 years. The problem is being able to take specific classes that fulfill general education requirements or major requirements because the classes fill up. Also if you are double majoring (like I will be), summer classes can help spread out the work load. - 99 fletching | 99 thieving | 99 construction | 99 herblore | 99 smithing | 99 woodcutting - - 99 runecrafting - 99 prayer - 125 combat - 95 farming - - Blog - DeviantART - Book Reviews & Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkbullet3 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 What do college students do during the summer time besides either taking classes, working, or doing nothing? ^ Blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allbot Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I dont really see the need to take classes during the summer, if you take around 15 credits per semester (may be different for your college) you should be fine to graduate in 4 years. i mean summer classes costs more than classes during the semester anyways. I usually work during the summer, internships are great ways to build up your references.The biggest problem is students not being able to get into classes that they need. For example, I am currently a freshman in college majoring in Art. Because my year has the lowest priority for enrollment, my year enrolls last. For the current quarter (spring quarter), by the time I was able to sign up for classes, every single lower-division art studio class was full so I am taking ZERO art classes this quarter. This is likely to happen again and again through my four years at college. People with higher priority enrollment beat me to enrolling in classes that I NEED to graduate. With enough delays like that, I will not be able to graduate in four years. Also if you are double majoring (like I will be), summer classes can help spread out the work load.entry level classes usually fill up very fast, I find the best way to get in them is to email the professor and attend the class even if you cant get it, some people will drop the class after the first exam which opens up spaces. But after your 2nd or 3rd year you should have those problems anymore cause you will be in classes specific to your major and there usually isnt enough student at that level to fill up the roster. But I only have 1 major so I cant really say anything about double majoring. But I do think internships are more worth while than taking classes, cause not only are u getting paid and some internships pay pretty well, u get really good references from professors or bosses which is really really helpful. Having been in couple internships so far I have to say I already had to ask my previous and current professors for recommendations and references for other internships and volunteering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripsis Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 What do college students do during the summer time besides either taking classes, working, or doing nothing?Hey now, playing games all summer is *NOT* nothing!! :P I don't actually play games all summer.. I usually get a job *and* play games all summer. Hah. - 99 fletching | 99 thieving | 99 construction | 99 herblore | 99 smithing | 99 woodcutting - - 99 runecrafting - 99 prayer - 125 combat - 95 farming - - Blog - DeviantART - Book Reviews & Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I dont really see the need to take classes during the summer, if you take around 15 credits per semester (may be different for your college) you should be fine to graduate in 4 years. i mean summer classes costs more than classes during the semester anyways. I usually work during the summer, internships are great ways to build up your references.The biggest problem is students not being able to get into classes that they need. For example, I am currently a freshman in college majoring in Art. Because my year has the lowest priority for enrollment, my year enrolls last. For the current quarter (spring quarter), by the time I was able to sign up for classes, every single lower-division art studio class was full so I am taking ZERO art classes this quarter. This is likely to happen again and again through my four years at college. People with higher priority enrollment beat me to enrolling in classes that I NEED to graduate. With enough delays like that, I will not be able to graduate in four years. So credits-wise, you should have no problem completing enough credits in 4 years. The problem is being able to take specific classes that fulfill general education requirements or major requirements because the classes fill up. Also if you are double majoring (like I will be), summer classes can help spread out the work load.Especially if you're in [cabbage] states like-*Looks at location* Oh. You understand. :sad: That is the reason why colleges and schools in several states suck really sucks right now, and quite frankly, it's not fair at all. What do college students do during the summer time besides either taking classes, working, or doing nothing?You covered all of life after high school. "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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