Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic More credits than recommended Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post betsy Posted at 10:09 pm on April 23, 2008 I've added more credits to my class schedule than perhaps my advisor/coach advised me to take. I'm on the track team and second semester I have hardly any free time since we're traveling for meets on the weekends. This is why I wanted to take a heavy schedule fall semester. Anyways, he helped me with my fall schedule--15 credits. But then I found a night class that meets once a week called "Queer Cinema." Not normally what I'd be looking for but it meets a requirement, works in my schedule, and shouldn't be too difficult. Then I need a p.e. class so I signed up for a one credit T'ai Chi class. I had the first half last year with the same professor and it wasn't difficult, just boring. I should be able to do what I want and make my own decisions. But I'm probably taking more than recommended and my advisor/coach is going to have to see my schedule. Do you think I should go ahead and take the extra classes anyway? I'm close to being able to graduating in four years if I step it up and take more classes than I have been. I already took two semesters with only 12 credits but have taken summer class to make up for it. I just want to graduate and get out of here!

Replies jamescoleman Posted at 5:52 am on May 5, 2008 shoot...put a limit to the classes. 15 credits a semester should be alright unless things are hard. the school limit at the school i go to is 18. some classes will be hard soo it'll be difficult because every other class has work in there too. betsy Posted at 7:20 pm on April 26, 2008 Quote: from I Luv NERD at 11:50 am on April 26, 2008 At my school they limit us to 18 credits unless we get a special permit. Sounds like you'd be really burned out by those classes unless they're a bunch of lower level courses. Instead of trying to catch up on your credits in one semester, take 15-18 credits per semester from this point on and you should be able to graduate in 4 years. It's way easier and more beneficial to pace yourself. Quote: from meaghannf at 1:09 pm on April 26, 2008 If you think you can do it, and that you'll stay mentally health and on top of your work, there's no reason you shouldn't take all the things you enjoy.  I had one semester where I played a varsity sport, took 5 classes and worked on the student programming board every weekend.  It worked out fine for me but I wouldn't have wanted to do it more than once. Thanks for your replies. I figured 19 may be pushing it so I dropped the Queer Cinema class because I wasn't really interested in it and will wait to find something under that same requirement that will be more beneficial to my major. I did keep the p.e. class and added another one so I'm at 17 credits. The p.e. classes aren't too involved (I already took the first half of one--easy) so those don't have nearly the same courseload. I basically just have to go and participate. I want to be able to concentrate on my sport. meaghannf Posted at 1:09 pm on April 26, 2008 If you think you can do it, and that you'll stay mentally health and on top of your work, there's no reason you shouldn't take all the things you enjoy.  I had one semester where I played a varsity sport, took 5 classes and worked on the student programming board every weekend.  It worked out fine for me but I wouldn't have wanted to do it more than once. I Luv NERD Posted at 11:50 am on April 26, 2008 At my school they limit us to 18 credits unless we get a special permit. Sounds like you'd be really burned out by those classes unless they're a bunch of lower level courses. Instead of trying to catch up on your credits in one semester, take 15-18 credits per semester from this point on and you should be able to graduate in 4 years. It's way easier and more beneficial to pace yourself. All 4 previous replies displayed.