So, Hows my schedule current NDers, should I make the change

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<p>Hey, well, heres my schedule according to my advisor. There a few pluses that I basically have one class on Thursday and that in general, I'm only taking 4 MAIN core courses instead of 5. Bad thing is defintely my MONDAYS which runs from 8:30 AM-7:00 PM haha. So here it is:</p>

<p>Physical Ed 10000 Sec 01: MW: 8:30 -9:20AM with Haslett/Schmidt
MATH 10350(Calc A) Sec 02: M, W, F: 9-35 - 10:25AM with Julia Knight
CHEM 10117(Gen Chem) Sec 01: M, W, F: 10:40 -11:30AM with Scheidt
BIOS 10161(Gen Bio) Sec 01: M, W, F: 12:50 - 1:40PM with Tenniswood
CHEM 11117 LAB Sec 02: M: 4:05 - 6:50PM with Johnson</p>

<p>BIOS 11161 LAB Sec 06: R: 9:30AM-12:30PM with Olsen
FYC 13100 Sec 19: T, R: 2:00 -3:15PM (Not sure the teacher)
MATH 12350 Tutorial Sec 22: R: 3:30- 4:20PM with Knight </p>

<p>Any thoughts?</p>

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<p>I see what you mean on your Mondays but as long as you are happy with the schedule (the classes I mean) I would stick with it. You will get used to it! A few semesters ago I only had class two days a week which made for very long Tuesdays and Thursdays. It can be done, you just have to get used to it. No worries.</p>

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<p>Hey, do you think making it to consecutive classes is a huge issue as far as timing is concerned?</p>

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<p>If your Monday schedule seems too much, you can sign up for the PE classes that take place at night (like lifeguard certification and skiing I believe).</p>

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<p>back to back classes really aren't an issue at all. You have 15 minutes to walk across campus and normally you can do that pretty easily. The only problem is if your classes cover lunch. If that happens, you always can get grab and go lunch.</p>

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<p>...or just eat lunch after class.</p>

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<p>That isn't always an option. I have had four back to back classes before so sometimes the only option is grab and go (unless you just skip lunch).</p>

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<p>I had a similar schedule my first semester of freshmen year. And, to put it simply, the mornings and early afternoons are tough. The only thing that I would consider changing is the Chem lab time. Try to move it to a Tuesday or Thursday. Its not demanding but the labs sometimes run over the end time. Also, all your big tests will be on a Tuesday or Thursday. So the last place you want to be the night before a big Bio test is in a Chem lab. Trust me, get it changed. Best of luck.</p>

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<p>If he only he only has one class on tues/thurs why would most of his big tests be on those days?</p>

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<p>Classes like Chem, Bio, and Calc all schedule tests on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. They are known as departmental exams. That is why few classes are scheduled for 8:30 on the Tuesday and Thursday time slot. My Chem exams began as early as 7:00 A.M. on Thursdays.</p>

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<p>So if I have a calc class on MWF and an early morning class on TR, you're saying I could have a calc test and have to miss the TR class?</p>

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<p>Nope, the tests are very early (sometimes even 6:30-7:00 start times) so you will be done in time for your 8 AM class. I know, that is both good and bad!</p>

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<p>If you guys are interested you can check the departmental exam schedule. Here is the link.</p>

<p><a href="http://registrar.nd.edu/DEFall.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://registrar.nd.edu/DEFall.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>You can also view the final exam schedule, I know its months in the future, at this link.</p>

<p><a href="http://registrar.nd.edu/FEFall.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://registrar.nd.edu/FEFall.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>And this is a good discussion topic. Next year for the 07-08 year, we are going to start having finals on Saturdays. What do you think of that?</p>