Opinions on My Schedule. Is it too Much?

bakemaster
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:35:25 +0000

Look at it this way: If you take one fewer class, you’ll have that much more time and energy to devote to really getting the most out of the rest of your classes, and/or get involved in campus activities. The Center for Leadership Learning, for example, has some really interesting activities that are also incredible resume-builders. Then there are events for career or grad school information, IM sports, clubs, professional societies…

The important thing is that any of these other activities can be cut or scaled down as necessary when you’re in a bad spot. Classes aren’t so easy to just push to the back burner when you’re struggling. Burning out at the wrong time can cause a student no end of trouble. On the other hand, taking an extra term or two to graduate is commonplace.