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The 5 Moods Of Summer Semester For Unfortunate College Students

Losing your 3 months of freedom to better your future isn't that easy.

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The 5 Moods Of Summer Semester For Unfortunate College Students
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If you aren't already aware, summer courses are incredibly different than normal semester courses.

Aside from having to take them during your longest break of the year, they're so fast paced that it can easily become overwhelming. That being said, having one summer course is bad enough but what happens when you take a full 9 credit hour load?

Here are some common moods as summer semester begins.

1. Thoughts before classes begin

"9 credit hours? I take 15 during fall and spring semester. Piece of cake!!" Oh, how wrong you are. Having only 8 weeks in a course forces the class to go much faster than it normally would. By that, I mean some professors will have 3 quizzes a week while other professors only have 2 exams the entire course. Both options are equally terrible.

2. Reading the syllabus the first day

I'm already lost and I didn't even get to the timeline. This is way too much information at once. No one should expect someone to work like this on their summer break.

3. The online courses

Not only is it fast-paced but you also have to do just about everything yourself and keep yourself on track. What is the point of a professor if I have to teach myself everything?

4. Watching your friends who didn't take any courses over the summer

Summer classes are just an eternal hell while you sit there wishing for sweet freedom.

5. Thinking you could handle the courses but seeing your grades right before the courses end

"Never again," we say while knowing darn well we may have to do it again next summer. Good luck to everyone in the same boat!
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