There are many reasons why people choose to take a college class over their summer break; anything ranging from catching up to jumping ahead, to having to retake a course. Although there are many advantages of taking one, there are disadvantages as well that may keep people from enrolling outside of the regular school year. Would a summer class be the right choice for you?

Pro: You normally won't have any other classes to worry about like you would with a normal semester.

Con: You will have a lot more free time that you won't want to spend working on that one class.

Pro: You can get super easy "clutter" classes out of the way so that they don't fill up your schedule in the spring or fall semester.

Con: You may have to take a super hard class instead.

Pro: Most summer classes are 5, 7, and 8 weeks long since it is not a regular semester. This means getting the class done and over with in less than half the time.

Con: Since these classes are shorter, they will move a lot more quickly and it is super easy to fall behind. You literally blink and the duration of the course is over.

Pro: You will have more of a set and structured schedule because of having to go to class.

Con: You can't have a "normal" summer.

Pro: The classes might be cheaper if you take them at a community college.

Con: The class(es) may take up time you could be working and making money.

Pro: You get the chance to meet new people.

Con: Since the course is shorter, you will not get to know them as well as you would if you were in a regular semester course.

Pro: It is an opportunity to get certain classes out of the way.

Con: There will not be as many classes to choose from, being it is not a regular semester.