<p>Hi, I was just wondering how difficult I should make my Freshman year especially my first semester? I am taking French 3 but I am considering dropping. I have already taken 2 quizzes and have not done that well on them at all. Definitely not an A. Any recommendations? Do Freshman usually have easier classes? Should I push myself the first semester???</p>
<p>If you think you are going to fail the class then drop before it is too late, otherwise just stick with it</p>
<p>How much effort are you putting into your French 3 class? Have you talked with your professor? Go in for help during office hours?</p>
<p>It’s definitely not like High School [the ease of getting good grades, that is]. And I can’t say if Freshman have usually easier classes or not because that varies greatly on the course and the professor. If you feel that you are giving more than your best but coming with not-so-hot grades, then maybe you should think about dropping. But if you know you haven’t put that extra effort you could have, study harder & smarter! 화이팅! ^^</p>
<p>Try and follow the curriculum that is tailored to what you are trying to study, and or visit your advisor thats what they are payed for.</p>
<p>Careful</p>
<p>Dropping without passing may not look so good on your transcript.</p>
<p>Dropping French may not be such a matter, however be sure and register for courses in the future that you are sure to pass with the mentality of this not being the thirteenth grade but college. </p>
<p>Also be sure that before you drop you are still maintaining enough credit hours to fulfill your course load for the semester and so that you are still considered a full time student. Advice from an advisor of yours wouldn’t hurt either.</p>
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? If you drop early enough, it’s as if you didn’t take the class.</p>
<p>@fiona_</p>
<p>K never quite understood that part, but im sure you are correct.</p>
<p>OP Consider more advice from your advisor so you are fully aware of the policy of the University.</p>
<p>@Orly83</p>
<p>Just as mentioned before you may be able to drop classes early enough to not tarnish your resume, but keep in mind that should a dropped without passing appear on your transcript/resume and its an important class with respects to the school you are applying to then that may tax your acceptance abit. </p>
<p>I’m just a student so what do I know, try talking more with your advisor on this issue. Or perhaps the dean depending on the size of your University.</p>
<p>Yeah, it’s different for each university. For mine, we have a deadline as to the last day we can register for fall classes and last day to drop without it hurting our transcripts, etc.</p>
<p>Thanks for everyone’s reply! </p>
<p>If I drop the class by Friday there is no mark on my transcript. I know I can pass but I really don’t want a C on my transcript at this point (or even a B) to be absolutely frank. I have been running around to extracurriculars, trying to feel like I actually fit in the University. I am sure I will not be this busy later on in the year.</p>
<p>It is just my first Freshman semester and I already feel just like everything is rushing down on me too quickly.</p>
<p>ericpark, concentrate on your academics. Unlike high school, EC’s count for very little in regards to Grad school or Law school. Research on the other hand is key for Grad school.</p>
<p>If you drop the class before the end of the add/drop period, it will be as if you had never started the class. It will not show up on your transcript. However, be aware that you need to carry a minimum of 12 credits to be considered a full time student. Have you considered switching to another section of French with a different professor? </p>
<p>Something else to consider: If you plan on dropping the class and replacing it with something else, first add the other class before dropping the french class. Always be sure that you get into one class before dropping another. I hope this makes sense to you.</p>
<p>Try to at least 15 credits per semester.</p>