Yes, it's that time of the year again. You're problem thinking, "what time"? Well, it's that time of the year that makes every college student question every decision that they have ever made in their life up until this point. It is time to schedule classes for spring semester and I know what you are thinking, exactly what I am thinking in this list of compiled thoughts.
1. Should I change my major?
Because looking at the courses you have to schedule for next semester makes you wonder if the end product is all worth it.
2. Maybe I should take 18 credit hours
We've all said it before, maybe we all have done it before even. But this is something we ask ourselves every time we go to schedule because we either A.) want to graduate on time or B.) we just simply think that we can handle it.
3. Maybe I shouldn't take 18 credit hours
Let's admit it, we all enjoy a little free time and think that this option will give us just this. Well, we are all wrong. In college, there is no downtime.
4. Am I even going to graduate on time?
Playing the back and forth game between choosing 12-18 credit hours each semester can be a tricky one and a long one in the end. Here's to fifth-year seniors!
5. Should I pick up another minor?
No, the answer is always no. And if you've figured out how to do this without putting yourself into overload, well, then you are a wizard.
6. I can handle all 8 am's
Been there, done that. Always, and I mean ALWAYS, a bad decision especially because you know you don't go to bed until 3 AM every night anyway.
7. This won't be so bad
Referring to any and every one of your courses you select and then regretting it when final grades come out.
8. I heard this one was easy, maybe I should take it to boost my GPA
Never rely on what you hear. Every person has different learning strategies and what is easy for you may not be easy for someone else.
9. I'll just put myself on the waitlist
Don't, especially if you are trying to get into a major course. Chances are an upperclassman is taking the course to graduate and no room will be made available.
10. Maybe I'll just drop out
This one always seems rational when we are overwhelmed and lost but at least we are all overwhelmed and lost together.
