<p>For first semester of college,</p>
<p>Physics I with lab (4 credits)
Chemistry I with lab (4 credits)
Calculus 1 (4 credits)
English (normal one, most freshman's take it,3 credits)
Micro Econ (3 credit)
First year seminar (1 credit)</p>
<p>If I have to drop one, which one would you suggest to drop ?</p>
<p>Can you take Physics a second semester? Two sciences in one semester sounds a bit too much. Taking Calculus II with physics I next semester should be more pleasant. That’s how it is at my school.</p>
<p>If I drop physics, I would be behind 1 semester.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.engr.psu.edu/AcademicPlans/UniversityPark/ElectricalEngineering.pdf[/url]”>http://www.engr.psu.edu/AcademicPlans/UniversityPark/ElectricalEngineering.pdf</a></p>
<p>As you can see, I need to take Physics 2 next semester. Do you think I should drop econ and take an easier gen ed ?</p>
<p>Oh. I see. Then dropping Econ would and choosing an easier Gen ed would be the best solution.</p>
<p>Econ is probably actually one of the easier gen ed’s for most engineers. But perhaps it is better to wait and take it later, and follow the recommended schedule.</p>
<p>Is there a reason why you’re not following the plan? It has you taking Eng or Econ the first semester, and then taking the other in the 2nd semester. , not both at the same time. I would think 19 credits is a bit much, and you’re fine those two labs (and classes) will take up a lot of your time…that plus getting to know your new school…joining clubs(which you should do)…going to games(at PSU? of course!)…</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>For gen ed electives, RateMyProfessor.com is your friend, especially in a large university. Create a table or list based on schedule open slots, prof ratings, and even try to find syllabuses (syllabi, spare me)… If 47 people rate a specific prof a 2 for Easiness, there’s a reason… Or, if the class is 50% writing to be graded by {insert nameless TA} that’s a red flag of Barcelona size.</p>
<p>Yes, follow the plan. Don’t add Econ. Freshman year is a time of adjustment, especially in engineering. It’s not a good time to overload on credits. </p>
<p>I say this as an engineer grad. And also as the parent of two kids that started in Engineering. One is doing fine. The other one (who admittedly had organization challenges and health issues) dropped a course first semester and overloaded second semester with 19 credits second semester to catch up… then ended up dropping out midsemester.</p>
<p>That certainly is a lot of credit hours for a first year! I would have to agree with the people above. Take out Econ. It might seem like “oh, econ would be easy compared to the others”, but quite honestly any class is going to add work… work that I don’t know would be manageable with what looks like 2 labs and a lot of reports.</p>
<p>Honestly, I’ve done a schedule like this before and was fine. Except, it wasn’t my first year which has a lot of adjustment that may not seem as important before departing for college.</p>
<p>In two threads you mention that you HAD to schedule these classes or you would be behind. You even provide a link to the RAP. Yet the RAP clearly states that you should take 16 credits - Eng OR Econ - NOT 19. Makes me wonder what you are really thinking. </p>
<p>This schedule is doable IF:
1 You have AP credit in calc, chem, econ and physics but are not taking them AND
2 You love to spend all evening, every evening studying/doing homework AND
3 You do not want to join any clubs, make friends, go to any parties or social events AND
4 You do not care how low your GPA goes. </p>
<p>If that is you go right ahead with that schedule.</p>
<p>Seriously, unless there is something you aren’t mentioning don’t take that schedule. Physics is a weed out class and Chemistry isn’t much easier. Both usually have a lot of very time consuming online work that is graded. Math 140 also involves a fair bit of homework. Even the Engineering freshman seminar has in the past included attending a number of meetings/events outside of class. Add to that a few papers and reading for Eng 15 and Econ and you will have No life. This is NOT the way to start your college career.</p>