<p>3 units English 1B: Composition and Reading: Literature
4 units Statistics
4 units Microbiology
4 units intro to Computer </p>
<p>3 units Physics (Retake)
3 units Medical Terminology (retake)</p>
<p>So I have already took physiology, anataomy and biology…so I guess Microbiology won’t be new to me…
and I love english So I don’t mind writing…that English class is going to be ok I hope.
Statistics…don’t know about it as I am trying to love math
intro to computers, im already familar with computers and how to work microsoft and stuff…so it wil be fun</p>
<p>NOW physics and medical terminology I dropped the classes a week before the time to drop last semester…because of family issues, so I am retaking them… But I guess I am familar with everything theres supposed to know about them so Yah…</p>
<p>Does this sound doable to any of you…let me know if you have experience…thanks a lot you guys :)</p>
<p>only if you have some compelling reason to do this to yourself. I had a friend who regularly took 21-24 hours a semester, but there was no mistaking his inability to be prepared for each class and lab. He was a bright, ambitious kid who was genuinely interested in learning and knowledge, but he never had a 3.5.</p>
<p>I would drop microbiology and/or Intro to Computer.
English 1B is going to be work-intensive, even if you like English and had A’s in HS. Microbiology is cut throat because it’s filled with premeds so you’ll have to devote a lot of time not to get C’s. Intro to computer typically has nothing to do with using OpenOffice/Excel or whatever, it’s programming algorhythms and pretty tough (especially when half your class has programming experience, which is often the case.)
In short, 18 credits really should be the limit you go to.</p>
<p>Your “retakes” were for courses you were passing, but had to drop about half way through due to family issues? Do you know that your family issues won’t reappear?</p>
<p>Intro to computers is <em>usually</em> programming, not “how to work Microsfoft word and stuff”. Programming is difficult to start if you have no experience in it. You need to read the course descriptions and see what you are getting into.</p>
<p>In your case, going to 18 credits, still an overload, would be wise in my opinion.</p>
<p>If you are having to retake classes,… you should be taking less credits rather than more credits.
I agree that you should check out how difficult intro to computers is…the fact that it is a 4 credit course indicates it is probably programming and will take more time than a 3 credit course.</p>
<p>I would drop some of the science/med classes. You’re taking statistics also, don’t forget that it’s an intense class. Also note that you’re doing a lot of retakes… Just a thought, is the medical field right for you? I know those classes can be tough so for you, I’d do only the 12 unit load just so you can study more/not have a lot of intense courses this semester.</p>
<p>I applaud your ambition, but you don’t want to risk damage to your gpa based on “not enough time” which this could turn into fairly easily. You will probably really feel overwhelmed midterm and final weeks, if not the rest of the semester. Even for the smartest, most dedicated student this is probably too much of a risk.</p>
<p>Eh, I’d suggest dropping a class or two. Especially the computer one, I think you’re underestimating it. Can you post the course description here, the one from the catalog? Then we can give you a definite yes/no on whether using Facebook and Word makes the class an easy A. I wouldn’t count the two retakes as easy either, especially since you’ve had to drop them once already…</p>
<p>Or, if you do try to take on all those classes, make sure you know the drop deadlines. If you feel overwhelmed in the first couple weeks, get out while your GPA is still intact.</p>
<p>12 hrs - bare minimum
14-16 hrs - average to actually graduate in 4 years with a little breathing room
18 hrs - overload, doable if a) good student with a good track record; and b) not taking multiple high workload courses and minimal outside distractions
21 hrs - heavy overload, no life outside of school - don’t think about unless you have previously demonstrated you can handle 18 hours</p>
I wouldn’t count the two retakes as easy either, especially since you’ve had to drop them once already…</p>