<p>I'm kind of wanting to take summer classes next summer if I don't get an internship. (I'm a chemE major). I was thinking of taking said classes at a state school located at the coastal region of my state. I go to a state school, so everything would transfer. </p>
<p>What's the thought on this? Is summer an ok time to take classes that may amount to a double major? (I.e. I'm a chemical engineering major and I want to double w/ chemistry.) I was thinking that summer classes would help me lighten the load during the school year? Hmm...</p>
<p>I was in similar position this summer. My current plan is to major in Human Biology and Neuroscience and trying to do that in 4 years would have been difficult for me. To lighten the load I took Spanish 101 and 102 at uconn to fill my gen ed requirements so that I could focus on the courses for my major and perhaps take an additional course that is required. I wouldn’t recommend to others to take summer course required for their major because I believe those introductory courses give you a great foundation.</p>
<p>Just ask the registrar of your university and see if the summer courses at your local college will transfer if you end up taking courses there</p>
<p>Summer is a great time to take classes, especially when you are going from freshman to sophomore year since it is quite difficult - especially for engineering majors - to sink in a good internship job. </p>
<p>I am taking summer classes at my own state university (like you I go to another university). I have met a whole bunch of interesting people who also go to different colleges and universities, so its been really fun and interesting to meet them.</p>
<p>Summer classes are great, but only if you have the discipline and drive to take them seriously. They’re a great option if you want to be less stressed, have more time to take more interesting/higher-level classes at your own university, get through requirements, etc. However, be careful not to fall into the trap of not taking it seriously just because it’s the summer. It will show up on your transcript like any other class…and sometimes it can be hard to buckle down when your high school friends are at the pool or partying every evening.</p>
<p>Personally, I think they’re a solid option and you should go for it as long as you’re prepared to take your class seriously.</p>
<p>“I wouldn’t recommend to others to take summer course required for their major because I believe those introductory courses give you a great foundation.” impervious0ne, please eloborate.</p>
<p>Do you mean that introductory courses are important (I agree), and hence should be taken at your main university where you study ful-time? Cos the rest of the upperdiv classes will build on your uni’s syllabus for the introductory classes?</p>
<p>After freshman year, I’m definitely planning on 2-3 summer classes. Except for me, I’ll be taking it at a community college (aren’t they the cheapest? I also get no in-state state U cheaper tuition cos I’m international) and in a nice city wanna check out.</p>
<p>Now, what do you guys think of doing calc 3 and other “toughies” at a CC during summer? Will the grading curve be better? Will the professors have more time for you because classes are smaller? I expect the professor to have his mind on his summer vacation though :)</p>
<p>Summer classes are faster-paced as they squeeze the same material into half a regular semester.</p>
<p>Thus, if one can handle twice the class’ credit-hours in a regular semester, go for it.</p>
<p>I’m a double engineering major.</p>
<p>I took orgo back home after my freshmen year (it’s not needed for my major, nor am I pre-med, but it fulfills an elective). I took it at a state school, one that is commonly looked down on as a joke. The grading was done on a curve, so it was actually really easy for me. Didn’t study even a tenth of how much I would have at my home school.</p>
<p>I’m going to take 2 classes next summer- simply because it’s the only way I can graduate in four years and not have to take 21 credits a semester. I’m going to take them at a local CC (they’re already approved to transfer. weird, I know), because the CC will be cheap as dirt (even out of state tuition), and because they’ll be held at night. In other words, I can still get an internship.</p>