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Am I crazy?

ravenrayravenray member
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Hey ladies,

I've never taken quarter semesters before but starting in the Fall I will.  For people who are taking or have taken quarter semesters, am I crazy to try to take 5 classes for my first quarter?  I feel like I have no choice but I do want your ladies opinion on it. 

So, crazy or not?  Why or why not?
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  • ChristineNBChristineNB
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_students_am-i-crazy?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:684Discussion:260bb682-1554-475e-99f8-7d2523bcf8e1Post:b0451417-0f6a-474f-aea1-df677d2af158">Re: Am I crazy?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Sorry I'm no help :( how long are quarter semesters? If the professors have the syllbus up you can check it out to see what the work load will be like.
    Posted by laurelrenee1[/QUOTE]
    Quarters are generally 10 weeks, whereas semesters are 15 weeks.  I attended a school that was on quarters for a year I remember being advised to take around 12-15 credits at a time, so 5 classes doesn't sound ridiculous.  Just remember you will have an "extra" quarter to take classes in compared to a semester student (3 quarters a year as opposed to 2 semesters) so you might not need that many classes each quarter
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  • hvcfringehvcfringe
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    it depends on quarters not classes, thats what your really want to look at. I'm on quarters and the general amount is 15-18. I usually take 5 classes but that usually only ends up to 15 credits so you really just have to look at your credits.
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  • Beads921Beads921 member
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    Well, our terms are 12 weeks, so more like a quarter than a semester I guess. We have 3 per year. I take 5 classes each term with no problem. Most people at my school take 4-6, although some take up to 8 (including labs). If it's what you feel like you should/need to do, then go for it. If it turns out to be too challenging, you'll know not to do it again!
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  • ravenrayravenray member
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    Yes it's 10 weeks.  OK.  I feel like I have to because I am double majoring with two minors so I have a lot of classes to take to finish in two years!  Thanks ladies!
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  • mareli13mareli13
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    you arent crazy, its hard i have to admit. I am going to be taking 18 units in the upcomming 10 weeks.... so its ok as long as you can do things on time and study hard,

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