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Originally Posted by rgomez912
Yep start summer class in just a week and am really excited. I debated with myself for weeks on what I wanted to major in and have finally come to a conclusion that I like building computers so have opted into majoring in Electrical Engineering.
Question I would like to ask for those who are in college or been to college is how do you set your schedule for all your classes? For me I am taking 2 classes at a time giving me a break in the middle, so it would be 2 classes then 1 hour break then another 2 classes. I am allowed to take 18 credit hours at a time and am wondering if taking 6 classes is a good idea when you are just starting off?
So many questions so little time...
I would advise you to seek out a counselor/advisor and begin taking your engineering prerequisite classes, especially the math as soon as possible.
If your school charges the same tuition for 12-18 hours, then I suggest signing up for six classes and dropping the one that doesn't fit by the no-penalty drop date. You will have a better idea of the time each one takes up, including reading, homework, and studying, as well as knowing which professors are just not a good match. It may also be that you physically can't get from one class to the next without a sprint.
This has worked well for our daughter for the past four years. If you have financial aid, you can usually not drop below 12 hours to retain your loans and scholarships.
Bet bit of advice I can give you is to make an appointment with your professors, before classes start if possible, to introduce yourself and let them know a bit about you. You can get a sense of what they are about, and they may remember you in a good way. Then if you have any concerns throughout the term, you can see them again as a follow-up, not just another freshman who has gotten in over his head.
Good luck!
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