<p>I remember my 23-credit semester … can’t remember if it was sophomore or junior year, but one semester in my program was 23 (most were 19-21). Killer, as I recall! It can be done, but it’s rough … and I had plenty of company as we all had the same program (small, specialized school). I think 23 as a first-time student is too much. Please back off a bit next semester & enjoy life a bit. That is important, you know.</p>
<p>You have a chance to take a variety of courses & try things out. You have lots of credits already & you have the financial part covered. Explore various disciplines. Yesterday you wanted one thing … today you want another … what might tomorrow bring? Why the hurry? It’s okay to wait until grad school to focus on film, too, you know. If you keep top grades & get a varied, interesting background in undergrad, you might score a great fellowship or assistanceship … or at least be a very desirable candidate for a top grad program.</p>