Would anyone happen to know if taking Bio and Algebra (in college) would be considered "suicide" (as a friend put it)...? This will be my first year in college, and I can't decide what classes I should take. I know that I want to get my basics out of the way, and that I will be doing the summer session as well. What do you recommend to take or what did you do as a freshman? I'm wondering if I should drop Bio and wait to take that during the summer and take another class that I can still put towards my degree, like Psych or Soc or something like that. Any advice? :dunno

are you good at math or science? if science and math are weak points then i would consider getting a tutor or taking only those two classes. bio is usually a reading intensive class and algebra is usually work intensive

I didn't take bio and don't need to, but I didn't take algebra until my sophmore year. It was too much for me. I am not a math person.

are you good at math or science? if science and math are weak points then i would consider getting a tutor or taking only those two classes. bio is usually a reading intensive class and algebra is usually work intensive

I'm really bad with math, however I DO want to take a full load...so taking only two classes isn't really an option for me. Along with Bio and Math I'm also taking Eng and Hist. That's how my schedule stands as of now. Like I said, I'm unsure what to do about the Bio and Math thing, only because of what I heard, about it being suicide and all. :confuzzle

Can you drop one of them and then take another "easy" class, such as some sort of elective?? All my classes are online so I don't have the choice of doing things like that, but like a PE or Dance class??

I'm really bad with math, however I DO want to take a full load...so taking only two classes isn't really an option for me. Along with Bio and Math I'm also taking Eng and Hist. That's how my schedule stands as of now. Like I said, I'm unsure what to do about the Bio and Math thing, only because of what I heard, about it being suicide and all. :confuzzle

does your school have free math tutors?

okay look at your schedule the way it stands: history and biology are USUALLY reading intensive (and sometimes writing intensive). English is writing intensive. algebra is work intensive. that could be a heavy load. have you looked into taking CLEP or DANTE exams to get credit for english or history or other classes that are your strong points?

If you aren't good with math or science DO NOT take them during summer semesters. I took Algebra during a 6 week summer session, it was INSANE. Get your basic classes out of the way first, you will be so happy you did later on. Good luck!

Can you drop one of them and then take another "easy" class, such as some sort of elective?? All my classes are online so I don't have the choice of doing things like that, but like a PE or Dance class??

Um, well I didn't really want to take an "easy" class or something that I can't really put towards my degree, and since I'm not paying for it...those people who ARE paying for it, would really rather me take something I can use towards my degree, for example Soc or Psych. Do you think that might be a better choice?

Good luck Sweetie! :hugs
This is my 1st semester of college also andI am only going 3/4 time and I have to take a remedial math so that stinks for me, but after being out of highschool over 6 yrs I need the refresher.
I don't know what all Im taking right now since registration in at 8am on the 16th but I do know Im taking English 1101 and the Math... I will put off adding a science to that since I stink at math and science.

Um, well I didn't really want to take an "easy" class or something that I can't really put towards my degree, and since I'm not paying for it...those people who ARE paying for it, would really rather me take something I can use towards my degree, for example Soc or Psych. Do you think that might be a better choice?

most colleges need you to take general electives which can be ANYTHING. talk to your advisor

If you aren't good with math or science DO NOT take them during summer semesters. I took Algebra during a 6 week summer session, it was INSANE. Get your basic classes out of the way first, you will be so happy you did later on. Good luck!

I'm taking intermediate algebra, as a refresher course for me this semester since I'm bad with math. Would you suggest taking Bio during the summer and waiting to take Algebra during the actual school year?

:yes I would add an easy elective to that if I was you to give you a little breathing room since you are taking 3 other major classes

Um, well I didn't really want to take an "easy" class or something that I can't really put towards my degree, and since I'm not paying for it...those people who ARE paying for it, would really rather me take something I can use towards my degree, for example Soc or Psych. Do you think that might be a better choice?

Soc. or Psych would be just as difficult because of all the reading and writing required... Def look into requirements for your degree. I know my degree requires electives and most universities depending on the state require some sort of P.E. So it would still be towards your degree, just not directly like you are looking for...

Psych might be interesting! My sister took that and said it was easy and fun. Especially if it will help your degree

:yes I would add an easy elective to that if I was you to give you a little breathing room since you are taking 3 other major classes

Do you all think something like Soc, Psych, Anth, Humanities might be considered an "easy class" that I could put into my schedule instead of Bio? Haha, sorry about all the quotes and questions everyone, I'm just really confused about all of this right now and trying to get things straight! :nutts

My sister did all her hard things first and her last year she has easy electives. They have nothing to do with her degree but she needs the credits for general electives. She is taking beginning piano and art class :lol Nothing to do with journalism and she was like What the heck to the advisor but they said she needed just BS electives pretty much... makes no sense to me either. I would rather take something beneficial to my degree

Hmmm Biology may be easier than some of those because of the writing you are required to do in them. Essays etc get hefty. And since you will be writing alot in English it may get tiresome.

Do you all think something like Soc, Psych, Anth, Humanities might be considered an "easy class" that I could put into my schedule instead of Bio? Haha, sorry about all the quotes and questions everyone, I'm just really confused about all of this right now and trying to get things straight! :nutts

check ratemyprofessor.com or a website like that and check out the professors too. you could get a prof that requires a TON of reading but nothing else. or get a prof that requires a ton of papers. honestly talk to other people if you can, check out one of those sites. talk to your advisor and ask him/her about what the class is like kwim? anthropology can be easy, depends on your prof. intro to psych or sociology can be super easy too but it depends again on your prof. as for humanities, sometimes foreign languages count as a humanities. check what counts for your university

What is your major?
I know I am going for Special/Elementary Education and I have to have alot of writing to satisfy the gorden rule (don't know if thats a florida thing or a national thing) So, I have to take alot of English and then Humanities and things that entail tons of essays :mumble

I say if you want to be a psych major or soc major, take intro to either psych or soc. That way you're getting exposure to the majors, it will count towards your degree and you may just like it! :)

My sister did all her hard things first and her last year she has easy electives. They have nothing to do with her degree but she needs the credits for general electives. She is taking beginning piano and art class :lol Nothing to do with journalism and she was like What the heck to the advisor but they said she needed just BS electives pretty much... makes no sense to me either. I would rather take something beneficial to my degree

I ended up taking the majority of my hard classes the first years and now I have two left and the 11 BS classes left to take. To me it makes it more "relaxing" your senior year and you can focus more on your GPA and stuff. But it can be overwhelming... especially when you first start...

Right now, my major is Journalism (because I love reading and writing) however, I've also been looking at other things like a major in Psych or I might even go into Pharmacy. I still need some time to decide, so that's why I was trying to take as many basic classes as I can, that way they can apply to whatever degree I decide to pursue...but I was unaware that I ould be needed BS electives, so thanks for that info! I was just trying to stay clear of degree specific classes for the first year or two, that way I have some time to decide and I won't be wasting time and money on classes that I didn't need after all, you know?

Right now, my major is Journalism (because I love reading and writing) however, I've also been looking at other things like a major in Psych or I might even go into Pharmacy. I still need some time to decide, so that's why I was trying to take as many basic classes as I can, that way they can apply to whatever degree I decide to pursue...but I was unaware that I ould be needed BS electives, so thanks for that info! I was just trying to stay clear of degree specific classes for the first year or two, that way I have some time to decide and I won't be wasting time and money on classes that I didn't need after all, you know?

I agree. Is it required that you take a psych class as a basic? I know some schools require a foriegn language... did you look into that? Although that would be difficult too. Just try not to overload yourself. If you are taking an intermediate algebra class you may be able to handle that with bio...

I took Bio, Pre Cal, English, and one of my Psych classes at the same time. I'm not a math or science person either and I did just fine in all my classes. However, you should do what you are comfotable with. If you feel taking Bio and Algebra at the same time will be too much then don't do it. I would not, and I can't stress this enough, take either of those classes in the summer. The pace during summer semesters is very fast so you could easily get lost if you're not good in those subjects, especially if you take another class or classes then, too. I would take an easy elective or 2 during the summer semester. Good Luck.

I agree. Is it required that you take a psych class as a basic? I know some schools require a foriegn language... did you look into that? Although that would be difficult too. Just try not to overload yourself. If you are taking an intermediate algebra class you may be able to handle that with bio...


No, it's not required... I just can't think of anything that I would want to take right now. I was hoping to take an elective or easy class that is in one of the areas that I'm really interested in, that way I can find out if that kind of degree is right for me, you know? I took care of my foriegn language through a dual credit program in high school so that's done. Hmm...

Well how many classes needed for a full load? At every school I have been (besides online ones) it's usually around 12 credits during the year and 8 credits during the summer. You might check into that to see if you can just take the english, history, and either math OR biology. :tu

Well how many classes needed for a full load? At every school I have been (besides online ones) it's usually around 12 credits during the year and 8 credits during the summer. You might check into that to see if you can just take the english, history, and either math OR biology. :tu

I guess I had double the full load this summer taking 21 credit hours :shock
:lol

i'm not a math or science person, but i thought bio was very easy. and algebra came easy to me, as well. good luck!

Thank you for the good luck wishes! Here, 12 credits or hours is considered a full load. I forgot, I also have to take a student success lecture class (no work required) that's once a week. So, with just Eng, Hist, Math, and that lecture class...I have a total of 10 hours. I need one more class! Darn it. Thanks for all of your suggestions...haha, keep em coming I can use all the help I can get...

Key things:

-Get ALL required classes out of the way first, but make sure you take one elective a semester to lighten the load a little.
-Do not take any classes that you KNOW you will struggle with over the summer.
-Try to take at least 15 credit hours a semester (unless you're not on any timeline, I just remember I would take the least amount to be considered full-time and it made it seem like it took forever to finish)
-For electives, take classes you have a serious interest in so it will help you to determine your major.
-If you know you are going to grad school (I don't know, I went into my BA knowing I would go straight to grad school) look into grad programs and see if there any classes you need to be taking to prepare yourself.

I'm sure there's more. I'll think about it.

I guess I had double the full load this summer taking 21 credit hours :shock
:lol

:shock Damn woman! I am taking 16 and struggling! :lol Are yours accelerated too? Mine are five weeks each.

I started my AA last summer and I have three classes left because I always take the maximum capacity of credits. So I agree about always taking at least 15 credits (at least once you get settled) because those extra classes really add up fast!

:shock Damn woman! I am taking 16 and struggling! :lol Are yours accelerated too? Mine are five weeks each.

I started my AA last summer and I have three classes left because I always take the maximum capacity of credits. So I agree about always taking at least 15 credits (at least once you get settled) because those extra classes really add up fast!

Only two are 6 week courses, class every single day! The rest have been all summer. They end next week, I think I might die from finals.

Key things:

-Get ALL required classes out of the way first, but make sure you take one elective a semester to lighten the load a little.
-Do not take any classes that you KNOW you will struggle with over the summer.
-Try to take at least 15 credit hours a semester (unless you're not on any timeline, I just remember I would take the least amount to be considered full-time and it made it seem like it took forever to finish)
-For electives, take classes you have a serious interest in so it will help you to determine your major.
-If you know you are going to grad school (I don't know, I went into my BA knowing I would go straight to grad school) look into grad programs and see if there any classes you need to be taking to prepare yourself.

I'm sure there's more. I'll think about it.

Thank you! That helps a bunch. I think I'm starting to get somewhere with all of this help! :cp

Just wanted to say, I resolved the situation...and I'm taking Soc.! =] Thanks for all of your help ladies.