<p>4 or 5 academic classes as a freshmen?</p>
<p>I can either take English, French, National Government, and 2 classes of my choice, along with Swimming for PE credit, or I can jyst have 4 real classes and more free time on my hands.. What are all of the advantages and disadvantages of either?</p>
<p>I'd honestly suggest just doing 4 classes, because I bet you'll have less free time than you think. Give yourself the chance to get adjusted to school, meet new people, get involved, and have a wonderful time. THEN add on another course when you feel ready. Although with swimming and whatnot it probably wouldn't be THAT intense, I suggest just going with 4 and having a good time.</p>
<p>I took 5 classes both semesters last year as a freshman and it worked out. I would try it and then drop one if it gets too burdensome, or if you find yourself doing too much. Personally, I'd rather feel a little too burdened academically than feel like I'd missed the opportunity to take another class, but that's a total personal decision. Think about what your priorities will be - do you want to solely concentrate on doing well your first semester? Do you want to get involved in a lot of activities? Do you want to get a head start on some classes (either in your major or requirements or just ones you want to take) so that later on, you can have a lighter load (this may be good if you plan on taking the MCAT, etc in a certain semester and want as few classes as possible then)? Find out at your school from fellow students what they suggest - is it easier to add halfway into a semester or to drop?</p>
<p>no I have to know EXACTLY what I'm takin 3 days after classes start or I cant drop</p>
<p>if you take more classes as freshman/sophomore, you'll take fewer classes when you're junior or senior and either 1. use extra free time to prepare for grad school 2. use extra free time to enjoy college life as a more mature self alreay 21 y.o. or over 3. use it to take some classes from other departments that you were always curious about</p>
<p>I'm sorry everyone, but I'm still torn between whether I should take 4 or 5 academic classes.. could I possibly get more responses?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>4 classes+ - more free time - less stress - depends on how many years you want to be there - may need to overload a semester or 2 - good student /will adjust easily - not so good student/could well be enough to handle as a freshman (I don't see any labs there - so pretty easy load)</p>
<p>5 classes+ - less free time - a bit more stress - good student/will manage well - not so good student/could be a bit of a challange for a freshman - still don't see any labs there - so still not a hard load to manage - will most likely graduate on time.</p>
<p>If 5 is too many - then during the drop/add time it can be adjusted - if 4 classes - and one not so hot - you have no wiggle room to remain as a full-time student - will drop you below full-time to part-time and can effect your financial situation. </p>
<p>What else are you looking for? It is a decision that is up to you and what you feel you can manage and do will with.</p>
<p>Are you going to be on semesters or quarters??</p>
<p>semesters.</p>
<p>and I was planning on taking Biology, which is a lab course. I'm not trying to take the easy way out at all, not by a long shot. I just dont want to overwhelm myself in college my first semester and work so hard every night that I miss out on the "experience". You know?</p>
<p>5 classes a semester is normal. </p>
<p>I know numerous students that have taken 6, myself being one of them. The way I see it, if you take 5-6 (entry level freshman) classes as a freshman (each semester) then when you get up to the hard classes you can take as little as 4 and dedicate your time to research, an internship, or just enjoying your last few years in college. Work hard now so you can play later. You don't want to be in the spring of your senior year taking 7 classes and dying because you slacked your freshman year.</p>
<p>Take 15 credits at least. College is enough hell for four years, so why go through five? It costs money and keeps you out of the real world.</p>