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7 Reasons Summer Classes Have Ruined My Life

Possibly the worst mistake I've ever made...

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Of course, like everyone else, I want to graduate early so that I can start my life. However, summer classes are the only way to make that happen. Therefore, I decided to take English Literature this summer, and I have gone through three books in two weeks. Summer classes might sound easier, but they are not at all that. Hopefully, this will all be worth it.

1. I literally have time for...well...NOTHING!

I thought that I would have time to work, go to class, and still have a social life but I was wrong.

2. I am broke.

Making an hour commute everyday not only sucks the life out of my gas tank but my wallet as well.

3. This can make or break my scholarships.

I still have to make a certain GPA to maintain my scholarships. Yes, summer classes do count even if you are only taking two classes, no pressure.

4. I am socially deprived.

I mean, seriously. I had all of these amazing plans for the summer and all I have time for is work, reading, and sleep. I have to back out on plans all the time now which is not ideal.

5. Kissing my summer goodbye.

It is not possible to take summer classes and still have a fun summer. Beach? Friends? Lake days? Maybe next year...

6. Sleep? What is that?

Summer classes include an extreme amount of homework each night in order to cram a semesters worth of information into a month. Say goodbye to sleep especially if you are working on top of it.

7. The stress is real.

Summer class stress has nothing on the typical semester stress. Even though it might be fewer hours, it is still a lot more work. You have no room to slack.

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