<p>How many hours of class and how many courses should I take if I want to fit in around four club sports/ECA organizations into my routine as well? Oh right, also taking into account 8-10 hours of work-study. I am a fansubber and this is activity which I am going to continue for life-time and I have to spend hours on the computer fansubbing everyday generally. I want to make sure I have a routine which allows for everything. I'm not sure about how college life is in the US and here high school was pretty slack (no homework, assignments, projects, just studying for tests) so need some tips here. :)</p>
<p>The normal course load is 4 classes each semester.</p>
<p>Tsubie-chan: There usually isn't 8-10 hours (a week? Is that what you're saying) of workstudy available for 1st year students. My D (a rising sophomore) was barely able to get 4 hours a week. There were plenty of offers to substitute for another student's shift, but they didn't fit into her schedule at all. </p>
<p>Here's MHCs take on scheduling your first year <a href="http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/firstyear/index.shtml%5B/url%5D">http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/firstyear/index.shtml</a></p>
<p>Oh, so she received 8-10 hours of work-study eligibility in financial aid package and it didn't suit? :/</p>
<p>What she received in work study allotment (the number on her financial aid form) was much higher than she was actually able to earn.</p>
<p>But that way, parents will need to pay more than the 'expected' contribution. Did she talk to her financial advisors about it?</p>
<p>She did speak with them, but there simply was not enough work available, especially for first year students, and yes, you are right, it meant more money out of pocket than expected.</p>
<p>Is she domestic or international?</p>
<p>Domestic....</p>
<p>It is almost always the case, Tsubie. You will have to find additional employment-- usually through phonathon and writeathon work for the alum association.</p>