As a student at Rhode Island College I have taken summer classes every summer I have been a student. As a senior, here are the top 10 things I hear my friends say about summer classes.
1. "That was a waste of money"
At almost one thousand dollars for a summer course, you better be learning something. One summer class I took, I could not even tell you one thing I learned from it, and neither could my classmates. Sometimes the classes are harder, but sometimes they are so watered down you do not learn a thing.
2. "Why is this not an online class?"
Sometimes in summer classes I have taken we have worked on assignments in class. Like the professor will not even lecture, they will just have a worksheet or a packet for us to finish. Why couldn't we do it at home and email it to you?!?!
3. "Wow, this is a lot of reading!"
Some of the summer classes I have taken have had so many readings, and books to read for them! I had 6 readings per class one summer session! At least I was learning something, but I felt like I had to put my life on hold while I did those classes.
4. "Can we have class outside?"
It sometimes is so stuffy in certain classrooms that it is sometimes unbearable to even be in the room. I have had professors even cancel class, or end early because it is too hot in the room to be in there. Why can't we just meet outside?!
5. "Why isn't this offered in the Fall?"
Really though! Why can't the just offer all the classes you need in the Fall and Spring!
6. "Can I just get away with handing this in late?"
Been there, done that, I have a 3.5 GPA, let that sink in for a second. Live your life, Black Board will still be there later.
7. "I just want to go to the beach"
Just remember how great it will feel to go to the beach after you ace this class! You could always skip class to go!
8. "At least I am going to be done with college sooner"
This is what I repeat to myself daily! The sooner you finish, the less times you have to take summer classes!
9. "I pay all of this money for no air conditioner"
TRUTH! Why do I pay so much money to be sweating like a pig? I thought I was paying for a class, not a sauna membership.
10. "I am finally done!"
The best part about a summer class is finishing the class! It is only six weeks, you can do it!
