<p>So, I have a question that I'd like to discuss: have any of you ever taken classes even if they didn't count for anything, so just for the sake of learning? There's a class offered this summer with a professor I really like in a subject I really like, but it won't count for anything, not even electives. It'll definitely still count as credits toward graduation, but I already have enough of that.</p>
<p>I have enough money to spend on it and I know I would earn a high grade, learn a lot, and enjoy myself, but would it be pointless? This class is related to my major in that we have to take either this one or another one as a requirement, and I took the other one as a requirement with the same professor two years ago. Would they be weirded out that I want to take another class with them? Would it be nerdy to just say "I wanted to take this class as well because I had a great experience last time"?</p>
<p>A lot of my friends seem to think it would be weird and a waste of money, but I kind of feel that no class could be a waste of money since you'll inevitably learn and grow from it. What do you all think?</p>
<p>I’ve taken courses for fun during the school year, and I don’t see anything wrong with it as long as it doesn’t delay your graduation. I probably wouldn’t take a summer class for any reason, though. I have a scholarship that makes my tuition affordable during the spring and fall semesters, but the summer tuition prices remind me of how expensive my school really is. </p>
<p>Loads of college courses are available free online nowadays that people take for fun. Check out coursera.org. You might find a similar course and save yourself tuition.</p>
<p>That’s a good idea, mommyrocks, but one of the main perks of this course is the professor. I’ve had them before and really enjoy their teaching style, so I’d get the most out of coming to class and participating in discussion.</p>
<p>Also, I actually enjoy taking summer classes. It adds structure to my schedule and breaks up the constant work grind that I face at my job. I also like just concentrating on one class at a time, which is what I would be doing.</p>
<p>I took a good amount of classes that didn’t count towards any major or graduation requirements, and I’m glad I did. I still easily graduated on time, and it didn’t cost anymore than it would have otherwise because we paid per quarter not per credit. If you pay your tuition per credit, it can be a financial consideration, but if you can afford to take the class, there’s no reason not to.</p>