At this point, I need to take some courses from a certain list.  I could choose anything from that list, but I'm narrowed it down to a few classes that satisfy two things at once for my major requirements.  Most of those courses aren't in my area of interest, but I'm only taking courses that will get me done more quickly...

So... when it comes to choosing some of your courses, do you go with things that interest you more?  The one's that do the most possible for your major? (especially if you're double majoring or something like that) or a bit of both?

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I'm only just starting college (freshman in August) but I don't particularly see the point at this stage in limiting myself to choosing classes *just* because they complement my major. I think the first year should be a time to open yourself up to a breadth of knowledge rather than having your major define you already.

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I'm trying to finish my major as quickly as possible.  I wanted to do it in three years or less, but apparently it takes many people in my major 4.5 - 5 years at our school.  But basically, I'm ONLY taking courses to satisfy my requirements, because I want to try my best in finishing it in three years (even though she said it was unlikely).  It's a challenge ^__^'

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Do you choose college classes that you're actually interested in?  Or do you just choose any course that will work towards your major in the best way?

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You're kinda stuck sticking courses/classes that work towards your major. If you sidetrack with courses/classes that you like/are seen as extracurriculars, you'll find yourself staying in college/university much longer than you expected. Stick with your major for the main semesters (Spring/Fall), and take the extracurriculars/leisurely learning courses at night, on the weekends, and/or during the summer.

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Quote: from Lewdness at 1:40 pm on Aug. 1, 2008

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I'm only just starting college (freshman in August) but I don't particularly see the point at this stage in limiting myself to choosing classes *just* because they complement my major. I think the first year should be a time to open yourself up to a breadth of knowledge rather than having your major define you already.

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I'm trying to finish my major as quickly as possible. I wanted to do it in three years or less, but apparently it takes many people in my major 4.5 - 5 years at our school. But basically, I'm ONLY taking courses to satisfy my requirements, because I want to try my best in finishing it in three years (even though she said it was unlikely). It's a challenge ^__^'

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Personally, I'm not really in quite a rush though I definitely want to finish in 4 years max. I feel like it would be very limiting for myself if I would choose to take classes just for the sake of graduating earlier or whatever the reason is.

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Quote: from Just Waiting Here at 1:47 pm on Aug. 1, 2008

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Quote: from Lewdness at 1:40 pm on Aug. 1, 2008

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I'm only just starting college (freshman in August) but I don't particularly see the point at this stage in limiting myself to choosing classes *just* because they complement my major. I think the first year should be a time to open yourself up to a breadth of knowledge rather than having your major define you already.

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 I'm trying to finish my major as quickly as possible.  I wanted to do it in three years or less, but apparently it takes many people in my major 4.5 - 5 years at our school.  But basically, I'm ONLY taking courses to satisfy my requirements, because I want to try my best in finishing it in three years (even though she said it was unlikely).  It's a challenge ^__^'

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Personally, I'm not really in quite a rush though I definitely want to finish in 4 years max. I feel like it would be very limiting for myself if I would choose to take classes just for the sake of graduating earlier or whatever the reason is.

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I agree :).  Many people say that college is a great experience and that you can meet alot of people and just have a general good time.  I like my major, so I'll like all of my classes except for the few one's I'm forced to take in history, poli sci, and am cultures.

For me, however... I took a year off from school to work, and in a sense, I now feel 'behind', which is a motivating factor in me wanting to "rush" through this.  A challenging course load is also something that I find motivating... So I figure it's worth a shot :).

Lol, I suppose at the end, the courses I'm forced to choose from aren't any in my interest anyway... so I may as well just choose anyone that fits my schedule and requirements the best...

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Though, wouldn't one think that the major you're in, would require courses you're interested in, because you chose that major, and you like said major?

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You have to do breadth electives.  They don't want someone that only knows one thing, so they make you branch out and take other courses.

Part of my problem is that I didn't go to an American highschool... which means that I'm lacking in american history, poli sci, and american cultures.  Since I didn't take care of these in highschool, I'm forced to take a class on it in college.  So I just make sure that one of those also works for my 19 unit breadth requirement too.