Well, it is summer, and while some are getting a great tan and lounging by the pool, I am in the library studying for a midterm. I decided to take summer classes this year to help get ahead on my major and it is safe to say that it isn't the most fun way to spend your summer. While I am getting a lot of work done, it would have been nice to relax before heading back to school. Here are some struggles every college student has when taking a summer class.

1. The class is at an extremely fast pace.

You are basically condensing an entire semester worth of information into 5-6 weeks. This means that you will have midterms basically every week and will have to constantly be studying.

2. Tons of homework

Since the class is going at such a fast pace, you can't fall behind and will have to do tons of homework each night just to keep up.

3. You can't go on vacation.

Since the sessions are so short, one day in lecture is like one week in lecture during the school year. If you miss class you are going to be extremely lost. Also, you can't really miss exam days because there is not a lot of time to make them up.

4. Making time for friends is hard.

Since you are studying all the time, it is hard to go out with your friends. Just try to find a balance that works for you.

5. Finding time to relax is difficult

Just like in school, sleep is something that you won't get very often due to the work. It is important to know when to relax and give yourself a break.

6. You like that you are productive but you would like to be lazy.

Who wants to be doing work when you could be at the beach?

7. It is college without the fun.

Basically, it is all of the work with none of the friends and social life.