<p>I was just wondering if this schedule for a freshman looks like it's too much to handle. I would like to start my freshman year by joining some clubs too and what not, but I also want to take a strong load of classes that I need for a biochemistry major and of just personal interest. </p>
<p>Principles of Chemistry 1 (4 credits)
Principles of Chemistry lab (2 credits)
English Composition 1 (3 credits)
Calculus 1 (4 credits)
Spanish Language Skills: Writing (3 credits)
Total: 16 credits</p>
<p>Does this schedule seem like too much for a freshman who wants to join clubs and meet new people, or would this limit me from having any free time? The only reason I'm taking Spanish though is that I want to continue my spanish skills until the following summer where I may do a study abroad in Spain.</p>
<p>I would knock off the Spanish course. For being a freshman with an already heavy schedule – chemistry and calculus will require a lot of your time – stick with an easier schedule. You’ll be writing plenty in ENG 101. Considering you’d like to join clubs and meet others, it’s best to not overestimate how much work you can handle during your first semester (no matter how much you could handle during high school).</p>
<p>Yeah. The only problem with that is that I think it would be great if I continued my spanish and did a study abroad in Spain. I don’t want to risk losing most of the language that I’ve learned in four years within that time period. Maybe I should join a Spanish Languages Club?</p>
<p>It looks like you’ll be fine. Have fun learning Spanish. Make sure you practice it a lot and expose yourself to the language as much as possible. Definitely join clubs and study abroad!</p>
<p>I had almost that same schedule my first semester, but I also had a bio course & lab and a history class, and no spanish. I had plenty of free time, had a lot of fun, and still had more than enough time to study for everything. You’ll be fine.</p>
<p>By the way, how hard are labs? Is it hard to get an A in a chemistry lab class at University of Iowa? Also, since the lab is part of the actual Chemistry class, do you get two different grades for both the lab and the chemistry class, or are they combined into one whole grade?</p>
<p>@OldArnold: Yes, definitely join a Spanish language club or immersion program if it is offered as an extracurricular at your campus. You’re better off without the Spanish course for now. Get your feet wet with your other courses first.</p>
<p>It doesn’t seem as if the Spanish course is for beginners anyway. Even though your schedule may seem heavy, I don’t think it’ll be a huge issue.</p>
<p>Yeah, the spanish course is for those who have taken two years of college spanish or four years of high school spanish. If I remember correctly, there’s no tests or quizes in the class either. By the way, how hard is college chemistry and the lab itself? I’m sure I’ll be taking those courses my first year, but how hard is it to get an A in both of those classes?</p>