EPTBtw, I'm going to Syracuse University
Edit: I signed up for spanish 201 but I passed the AP test, so I might be able to get out of it? That took up a lot of space, and I might drop astronomy
Freshman year in college?
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il0seonpurpose
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Btw, I'm going to Syracuse University Edit: I signed up for spanish 201 but I passed the AP test, so I might be able to get out of it? That took up a lot of space, and I might drop astronomy | ||
LosingID8
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knyttym
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AcrossFiveJulys
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worked for me. | ||
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kzn
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[edit] Then again I'm pretty sure I could manage 7 classes, not that I'd do it by choice. | ||
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Macavenger
United States1132 Posts
This would also depend somewhat on how much of a plan you have for college. Do you know what major you intend to pursue? If so, I would definitely wait on taking classes just because they sound interesting until at least your second year, when your schedule will start to thin out and become more flexible. If you don't have a major already mostly picked out, taking a class or two from things you think you may want to major in to see how you really like them wouldn't be a bad idea. Under no circumstances would I recommend taking more than 6 classes your first term though. Even five may be a heavy load, depending on the university. Don't forget that there's also a lot to be said for having some time free to meet people and socialize, especially your first term or two. You're going to be entering a whole new world with new people and friends. You don't want to have to spend all your time studying. [edit] After looking up a couple things on Syracuse and rereading the original post, I'd revise the recommendation to "drop 1." Freshman seminar sounds like it hardly counts and you're on a semester schedule, which means you'll be taking a couple more classes than most people who are on trimesters. Still 6 + seminar is nuts for your first term. | ||
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ZeaL.
United States5955 Posts
On July 21 2010 13:28 il0seonpurpose wrote: So how did you all manage your freshmen year in college? How many classes did you all take, and how many do you recommend? I just got my schedule for freshman year, its not set in stone but nothing won't change unless I ask for it. Orientation isn't until later, which is good if I want to cancel a class or something. I'm taking 7 classes (one is some freshman seminar thing), and I have no days off. I've always heard that you should take classes that are interesting in college, so I signed up for some that I have no idea about, like astronomy and economics. (The latter seems more practical to take just so I'm not ignorant on such a topic, but the former also seems very interesting) Is this a good way to start college life? Btw, I'm going to Syracuse University Man, drop some classes, go to some parties, join some clubs/dancegroups/groupthings w/e, make some friends and enjoy yourself =/. You've get 35-50 more years to seriously work and only 4 to enjoy yourself in college. 7 classes is way overkill unless you want to graduate in 3 years or something. If you don't know what you want to major in take 4-5 solid intro courses in different fields and see what you like; if you do know what you want to do then start knocking off requirements but leave 1 class to explore things that sounds cool. | ||
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Disregard
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FragKrag
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I'm going in as a college freshman and I'm only taking 3 classes :< | ||
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grats
United States184 Posts
On that note... I am currently a sophomore and it depends on you. If you are a good student (I was not) and you know how to study (and don't have a job) and ignore girls, party's, oh yea and girls, then by all means take 6 classes. I really do not suggest 7 unless you are just an amazing students. Remember if you do not have to rush college don't. Don't get burnt out in the 1st semester make some time to join some clubs and enjoy your college experience. | ||
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mOnion
United States5657 Posts
i did 5 classes which was 17 hours including labs and I thought that was insane that being said I do have a regular social life. I knew a kid who was on our CSL team who was taking 24 hours (8 classes) who was an introverted nerdy asian with a ponytail who never left his dorm room so if thats what you wanna be... | ||
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il0seonpurpose
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ieatkids5
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edit - standard is 15 credits, so people usually take 13 to 17 credits. You probably don't have to count your freshman seminar as a class, since you won't be doing anything hw for it, and you won't be doing anything in class either. So use this time to do other classes' homework, fool around with people, do pen spinning, etc. | ||
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Zlasher
United States9129 Posts
On July 21 2010 13:38 FragKrag wrote: wait wtf you're taking 7 classes? I'm going in as a college freshman and I'm only taking 3 classes :< what the fuuuuuuuuuuu major are you doing that only has 3 classes. I'm an engineer in my school and I had 17 credits both semesters, 3 classes would be like...9-10 credits. | ||
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FragKrag
United States11552 Posts
On July 21 2010 13:55 ZlaSHeR wrote: what the fuuuuuuuuuuu major are you doing that only has 3 classes. I'm an engineer in my school and I had 17 credits both semesters, 3 classes would be like...9-10 credits. well that is what was recommended I'm going in as a Physics major at UCSB Physics 4 credits, Chem 3 credits (lab 2 credits), Music apprecation 4 credits = 13 :> | ||
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