Does it look bad to take summer classes?

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<p>I was originally an EE major, however, now I'd like to double major in both EE and CS. Considering I might take a lot of econ electives as well, does it look bad to take summer classes? Of course it costs me more, but that won't be an issue. I'm just wondering whether I should stay for additional years in college, or graduate in a timely 4 years with summer classes (12 semesters).</p>

<p>The other option would be to get a BSEE with a minor in CS (without taking any summer classes), then go to grad school for CS.</p>

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<p>I think it would look better. It shows that you actually are serious about completing the degree and not waisting any time.</p>

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<p>Sulaymanshah/ why would you think taking extra year would look better than taking summer courses? I would think the opposite if doing either of those actually concern employers/grad school</p>

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<p>Taking courses over the summer looks great, especially if you didn't take them before (and failed them). It shows you're taking an extra step forward, instead of just bumming your whole summer working at Micky Ds.</p>

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<p>No of course it doesn't look bad...It also does not look bad if you take an extra year to finish...the only thing that REALLY matters is that you graduate.</p>

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<p>The two best things you can do with your summer is either A.) Do an internship, or B.) Take classes. The traditional summer break no longer exists.</p>

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<p>All right. Thanks :D</p>

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<p>A is MUCH better than B.</p>

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<p>There are more important activities to do during your summer than taking classes. Research, internship, go abroad, service, etc...</p>

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<p>Classes are going to look good, but an internship would look better...</p>

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<p>The main thing is getting your degree, nobody really cares how long it took or if you took summer or winter sessions. The main thing is to have that piece of paper.
A great thing to do with your summer is take courses and volunteer part-time for a non-profit, or do an internship. Internship helps show your interest in the field, Non-profit shows your honesty and integrity and willingness to spare you time for other causes.
Either way, Anything looks better than taking a summer vacation. Although a lot of times things can get extremely stressful and the summer break can help.</p>

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<p>There are two Seagate plants near my uni, and I know a lot of people who work there that used to work with me at Geek Squad. I'm sure it won't be a problem.</p>

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<p>I think you're better off with graduating in 5 years with internship/research experience as opposed to 4 years with no experience.</p>

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<p>I absolutely KNOW you're better off with the 5 years + experience (especially if you double major, nobody is going to care about taking 5 years if you double major) than 4 years with no experience.</p>