bcmcghee

jumping ahead, is it worth it though?
some might say "college is an experience not a race to the end" others might say "the sooner you get out and pay back those loans the better" can both be accomplished? meaning gaining the college experience and pre maturely graduating.

burgler09

ehhh, summer classes suck. too easy to get burned out... spend your time making money and having a little fun.. do things you aren't able to do during school.

Cards4Life

I'm taking classes this summer. It'll help me lighten up my course loads during the fall and spring semester, which I really need given that my job requires ~45 hrs/week (plus travel time) every week in the fall and ~20 hrs/week for 4 or 5 weeks in the spring. I'm not using it to graduate early, in fact I'm a year behind due to when I changed majors.

Also I'm only working nights and early mornings at my summer job, so taking classes during the day will fill that void.

Let me warn that they do move at a much faster pace and if you fall behind there's less time to catch up.

Saxonthebeach6

I'm taking classes so that I can double major and not have a ridiculous courseload during the year. Also, summer classes are WAY easier than normal classes, so essentially you're living the college life without the homework.

College during summer is amazing.

Narcissa

yah summer school sux...altho im not in college yet =='

Russell7

I'm currently in spring session. The classes run from May 5 for 5 weeks into June. Not too bad; I still get a long break (longer than I need).

4321234

i'm gonna go to summer school this year and my last year.. which makes going to summer school every year but 1 for me. i actually like summer school. for some reason, i'm happier with the sun out, and it makes me want to go to school. strange, i know. i can actually wake up in the morning. i should just go to summer school and take winter quarter off to sleep in. i took the summer off last year to just work and hang out, but i didn't like it that much. i felt like i could've gone ahead in classes if i just went to summer school. i now have this mentality of taking all the classes i've ever wanted to take before i get out of school. i would've been in school total for about 4.25 years, but my credits would total up to someone who went for 6 years b/c of summer school. lol. it's great.

AUlostchick

I'm studying abroad this summer for part of June and July but that is sooooo worth it. And I get a whole six weeks off before we go so it is gonna be total relaxation time for me this summer! However, this is the first summer I'm actually gonna get some time off. The past two summers I have taken classes, and it's really only bad if you have to go EVERY DAY. THAT sucks! But if you are only going 2-3 days a week, then it's pretty cool. Keeps me from getting as bored, and gives me something to do. Plus, like saxon said, summer classes are often ALOT easier...

eva10127

Here are some general Pros and Cons (experience from my school).

Pros:
1. If you take the hard classes, some of them may be taught by graduate students so it can be a bit lenient on the grading system.
2. Can graduate early if you want to.
3. TAP can cover the tuition (if you commute).

Cons:
1. Intensive. Usually runs 6 hours a week for 6 weeks per class. (However, if you put the time in it, it's not impossible to Ace it.)
2. Can cost a lot if you dorm. (equivalent to a semester of tuition).
3. Hot and humid summer days + the readings and classwork can easily burn you out.

lethargytm

I need to take summer school because I'm double with a minor. Well I dont NEED to but this fall would be my first semester without taking 19-21 credit hours so... I'm also taking one of my classes again because I stopped going to it (english) because the teacher was a racist prick and told me I wont get anything higher than a C in that class after the first 4 weeks of classes. My school lets me take up to 3 again that writes over the old grade completely without any trace of you retaking it.

Leviathan08

I'm taking summer classes at CSU Hayward(East bay). I can't wait! What do you mean is it worth it? Your going to learn something aren't you...?

lethargytm

and for the price your getting a really good deal. im paying 2.5 times that.

umcp11

I guess it depends on the person whether summer school is for them or not. I'm just taking some classes to lighten my load in the Fall/Spring semesters, not to graduate early or anything. I also like summer classes because it's easier for me to do well when I'm focusing on only one subject, even if it is intensive. Finally, during the school year a lot of things can get in the way of academics, but the summer sessions are usually really relaxed. Campus isn't as crazy. It's really nice to lie out on the grass in a bathing suit to tan on a hot summer day, do some reading, etc. and not have to worry about your friends calling you every two seconds to go to X event, see X exhibit, party, etc.

Johnson181

I'm a rising freshman. What do y'all think about taking summer classes at a local school when you're home visiting rather than have to deal with room & board?

lethargytm

some classes for your major require you take it in their campuses