How Many Units to Take For First Semester, Old student who learned english as a secondary language?

Hi Guys,

I checked most of the related topics before I open that topic. It seems like -depending on how dedicated the student is- 12-18 units have been adviced to take for the first semester.

I would like to ask specifically about PCC. English is my second language. Last time when I was in a school as a student was almost 15 years ago. :)) :)) And it was in another country with a totally different education system. I really want to study in a college and transfer to a good university, my major is Tv, Film and Electronic Media. So I chose my classes already. It is totally 16 units. I’m scared if it is too much. Please share your ideas with me!!

I know it depends on me mostly, but at least can you please give me some pieces of advice depending on your experience with these classes and College? I choose 1 class from my major and 1 English class depending on my replacement test and 3 classes from GEs for transfer curriculum.

4 units of ESL Reading-Writing Lvl 5
3 units of Introductory Psychology
3 units of Introductory Sociology
3 units of Humanities, Science and Technology
3 units of required courses for my major, I’m on the waitlist for the beginning level of Tv Writing and Electronic Filmmaking.

I also work online, part-time around 20-25 hrs a week and Saturdays.