<p>I am thinking about taking CS61A or CS3 but I can't decide which one to take. Even after talking to numerous different people, combing the CC archived posts, and using Google, I still can't make up my mind. </p>
<p>Therefore, I am thinking about trying both of them out simultaneously to see which one is a better fit for me. I intend to drop either CS3 or CS61A after I make a decision. This puts me in the precarious position of having to enroll in 21 units (four 4 unit classes + one 5 unit language class) and dealing with an immense amount of coursework for a week or two before I make a decision. I really believe taking both at the same time would help me make an informed decision on which class to choose, but I am worried I will be extremely overwhelmed. I worry that I might not have time to maintain my grades in all five classes before I make a decision whether to drop CS3 or CS61A.</p>
<p>Do you guys think this is a good idea to try?</p>
<p>dunno any truth about this, but i’ve heard cs3 is a joke sometimes if you’ve had a little to some experience. on the other hand 61 takes a lot of time…</p>
<p>Taking 21 units for three weeks is more than doable, since five of those units are a language. I took 22 units last semester, but five of those were a language. Think of it as 16 units plus five hours each week of productive relaxation. Plus, as others have said, the first three weeks will ease you into classes.</p>
<p>I’m not sure it’s necessary to take both to drop one. You could probably just switch from 61a to 3 if you start getting owned, and make up the work easily.</p>
<p>It might be true that I could make up the work easily, but I still wouldn’t want to miss a bunch of CS3 lectures and labs while I’m still deciding which to choose. Also, my whole logic behind taking both at once is to be able to take hands-on experience of both classes and apply that to my decision making. Thankfully, I only have to suffer for a few weeks at most.</p>