When you decide to take a summer class, it's usually because you think that if you take it during the summer than you will lighten up your workload for the next semester. You think that this is a great idea until you actually have to take the class. You don't realize how much work you have to actually put into the class, especially since the class consists of only a month. You can't wait until the class is over so that you can get the credits and finally enjoy your summer.
1. Going to class while your friends are hanging out
You are finally able to see your friends from back at home now that it is summer. Especially now that you are 21, you can't wait to go to the bars with your friends. But, you have class in the morning so you can't. The worst is that your class has sessions on Fridays and Saturdays. Basically, this means that you can't have a social life for the remainder of the class. So as your friends are making plans to go to the beach or go to the bars, you have to decline the invitations and stay up all night doing work.
2. Having a bunch of assignments in a short period of time
Since you are taking a summer class that is in the span of a month, there shouldn't be too much work, right? Wrong. You'll find yourself doing work all week before your next class because of the amount of assignments that need to get done. The assignments will usually be due the next class or online during the week before the next class. The list of assignments to do never seems to shorten until the last week of classes.
3. Long class hours
Since the class is only twice a week, the hours for the class are extremely long. On the Friday session, the class is 4 1/2 hours. On the Saturday session, the class is 6 1/2 hours. My attention span can never last the whole session. Thankfully, this class is interesting that there are times where the class will just fly by before I have to leave. The sessions usually take up the whole day even if it doesn't seem like it based on the times. You will always feel like you can hang out with your friends for a little bit but usually when you get home you just want to sleep. However, you always push yourself to do more work.
4. Summer Mindset
One thing that I admit that wasn't the best for taking a summer class was that I was naturally very lazy and reluctant. My mind is already in summer mode and doesn't want to write another essay. However, I always push myself to get everything done. Now that the class is coming to a close, I finally have the credits that I need and now I can enjoy my summer!
