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The 14 Stages Of Taking A Summer Class

It's a rollercoaster of emotions.

Kennedy Krause

Jun 11, 2018

University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Taking a summer class is a brave thing to do. First off, it's a huge decision. Will it fit in with your schedule? What class should you take? Should you take an online course? An in-person course? Do you need this class to graduate? Do you even WANT to take a summer course?

And once you sign up and begin your class, there are lots of emotions you go through. This summer, I'm taking my first summer college course, Journalism 445: Creative Campaign Messages. From my current experience, taking a summer class is an emotional rollercoaster of a ride. Here are the 14 stages of deciding to take a class and experiencing that summer course.

1. Deciding whether or not to take a summer class while you're currently drowning in spring semester homework

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Do you really want to be THIS stressed during the SUMMER?!

2. When you realize that summer might be super boring without something to do

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You're already imagining that "I'm one week into summer vacation and already bored" kind of feeling.

3. Officially signing up for that summer class and hyping yourself up

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You'll get ahead in school, you'll save some money and time, it'll be great. No worries.

4. Realizing you'll get to spend your summer in the city

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There's so much to do, it's unbelievable. Summer in the city is a dream come true!

5. Checking in with all your friends to see who is staying over the summer

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Because you'll need people to hang out with when you're not in class, duh.

6. The night before your first day of class

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Contemplating your decision to take a summer class and having first day of school jitters. Totally normal y'all.

7. Walking into your first class

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You regret your decision to take a summer class almost immediately. You promise yourself on the spot you'll never, ever sign up for a summer class again.

8. Reading over the syllabus for your four-credit four-week class

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Yeah, no thanks.

9. When you have to buy a textbook for a four-week course

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I'm still confused.

10. When you start to make friends with your classmates

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Thank God for friends. The friends you make and the people you meet in class truly make the day more fun and exciting, plus the day goes by so much faster.

11. When your friends are off doing fun things but you have homework to do

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"Want to come over and watch me do my homework?" —said basically everyone in a summer school class.

12. When you're two weeks in and the class is halfway over

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You blink and the class is almost over. Where did that time go?!

13. Getting to do homework outside

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One of the best perks of taking a summer class: you can take class outside! My favorite place to work is at the Terrace.

14. Lastly, the feeling you get when you finally finish that summer course you had a love/hate relationship with

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You go girl. Live it up. This is your moment. Bask in your success. You did it!

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The 14 Stages Of Taking A Summer Class

It's a rollercoaster of emotions.

1. Deciding whether or not to take a summer class while you're currently drowning in spring semester homework

2. When you realize that summer might be super boring without something to do

3. Officially signing up for that summer class and hyping yourself up

4. Realizing you'll get to spend your summer in the city

5. Checking in with all your friends to see who is staying over the summer

6. The night before your first day of class

7. Walking into your first class

8. Reading over the syllabus for your four-credit four-week class

9. When you have to buy a textbook for a four-week course

10. When you start to make friends with your classmates

11. When your friends are off doing fun things but you have homework to do

12. When you're two weeks in and the class is halfway over

13. Getting to do homework outside

14. Lastly, the feeling you get when you finally finish that summer course you had a love/hate relationship with

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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