<p>I look at some profiles of seniors on facebook, and some of them take like 5-6 classes and all about same thing. Like all those classes about bio, or psychology or something else. Is it just because they partied too much in the beginning so to finish college in 4 years they have to take a lot of classes? Or is it usual thing to do? I mean 5-6 classes is like 20-25 units and all of them are about same subject</p>
<p>Well, in your junior and senior year, you generally take courses that are in your major. So for a junior majoring in english to take 4 or 5 writing and literature courses, that’s not unusual. It could also be that they’re simply on a more difficult path, like a double major. Or maybe they just want the most out of their education. </p>
<p>And so you know, at most universities, the average class is 3 credits. So 5 classes might be 15 units; 6, 18. Credits usually (but not always) translate into hours per week.</p>
<p>While my college layout is certainly not ordinary (very large double major), I will be taking 18 units (~10-12 classes because of my majors) virtually every semester, including my final one, in addition to summer school. It’s not really a matter of partying too much (I don’t “party” at all, 'though I do hang with friends, socialize, etc.; just no alcohol), for me and many others, it’s the size of our majors, a desire to learn, and so forth.
I, with my 18 units/summer school every summer/etc, am one extreme. On the other hand, one of my close friends and somewhat of a peer mentor, is currently taking only 12 units (4 classes) his final semester of college. He is a Biology/Pre-Med major with a minor in Leadership. He has chosen, instead, to spend most of his time on a new girlfriend, ski/snowboard trips (no classes Mon/Fri), a little work, and encouraging/mentoring underclassmen.</p>
<p>5 classes can easily be normal for a semester student; if it’s quarters that’s a bit more heavy.</p>
<p>Oh forgot to mention, we are talking about quarter system (UC Davis)</p>
<p>5 classes is usually 15 credit hours, which is normal. More than 5 classes, or more than 15/16 credits is an above average load and generally not done at all or maybe for a semester or two (or three).</p>
<p>I would assume that they would only be taking that many quarter units that close to graduation if they were double majoring or had previously failed. Taking all classes in one field/major is typical for 3rd and 4th years, because usually at that point all you have left are major requirements or electives.</p>
<p>If they’re ambitious, theres nothing wrong with taking lots of credits as a senior. I know many who are taking classes just for the experience of learning the subject, even if its not required, or trying to double minor/major. I’ve never taken less than 17 credits/semester and never plan to.</p>
<p>I’m taking 22 hours. It’s hell</p>
<p>I’ll have 7 classes next year but only 16 credit hours. It really depends on the classes their taking.</p>
<p>What’s up with all of the people taking 3-4 classes?</p>
<p>it depends doesn it? some classes offer 1 unit of credit, whereas others are 1.5 credits worth… maybe those who take 5-6 classes are taking lightish classes. besides, i know people from my country always take more than the stipulated amount of classes…</p>
<p>Also, sometimes its just cheaper to take more classes in a shorter time because of tuition. I know for my school, I usually take 20 credits each quarter because 10-18 credits is all one price and then 2 more is something like $100/credit.</p>
<p>I only took 12 hours a semester, so I would have time to work and party. If you go over the summer, you can make up those two extra classes a year and still graduate on time.</p>
<p>I’m taking six classes and I am a sophomore. I am a double major with a minor and I want to graduate on time.</p>
<p>Irbis, 5 classes in a quesrter is pretty common - that works out to 20 quarter units (or the equivalent of about 7 classes per semester). $ is the most common, but when labs are added on, it can easily bump up to 6 courses (or the equivalent of ~8 courses a semester).</p>