3 courses per quarter

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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I am attending a rigorous university on the quarter system. I am a freshmen and have been taking 4 courses the first 2 quarters. I realized that with my AP credit, I can simply take 3 courses every quarter and graduate in 4 years with more than enough credits (this also includes getting a possible double major without overlap). Taking 4 was manageable, but courses will only increase in difficulty and I hope to be more involved in extracurriculars and maybe finding a job. I won't spend the extra time bumming around and will be sure to take meaningful and challenging courses. Also, I don't plan on graduating early. Is there anything wrong with this? Will potential employers look unfavorably at my lighter course load? What will business schools and law schools think?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>As long as you use your free time wisely–get involved with productive work and activities, you should be fine.</p>

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<p>Why would you ever take more credits than you need to graduate, unless you’re working on a double major? Well, theres no reason to. Sure, if theres some class that interests you later on go for 4 but nobody is going to look down on you for taking a normal course load.</p>

<p>Oh, and do spend some of the extra time bumming around. It’s college. Bum around. Sure, do other stuff that interests you too if theres a club or activity but make sure you take some time to relax.</p>