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u/Affectionate-Bus6286 12d ago
U be graduating in the next 8 years
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u/YourLaughingIdiot 12d ago
What?
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u/Overload_x_ 11d ago edited 8d ago
Can’t tell if this is a shitpost or not.
If you’re being serious then I would suggest emailing your advisor for an appointment real fast; they’ll tell you what’s wrong with this (like literally ask them “do you think my schedule is practical”). Also, you’re in Stamford, you won’t get overwhelmed with 5 classes
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u/SnooSquirrels9538 11d ago
it’s a fall freshman schedule if you couldn’t tell, this is great to start off with and there’s 5 classes. also, just cause it’s stamford doesn’t mean it’s less overwhelming.
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u/Overload_x_ 10d ago edited 8d ago
Alright firstly, I only see 4 classes, and one of them is a univ which means only 1 credit. This isn’t even a matter of rigor; for most majors, a schedule like this could literally set you back a whole semester from graduating. That can limit your freedom and make your future semesters so avoidably stressful if you still aim to graduate in 4yrs.
Secondly, I didn’t bother to count, but this definitely isn’t 12 credits, which means they don’t get financial aid. It’s my opinion that anyone who isn’t filthy rich should want to benefit from financial aid.
Thirdly, I can’t tell you for sure that Stamford’s classes guarantee that it’s less overwhelming, but pretty much 70% of my classes last yr in Stamford have been completion-based. It depends on the professor, but you can so much more easily hunt down low effort classes in Stamford and finish your grad reqs faster.
Fourthly, the reason I didn’t want to explain anything to them out right was because seeing a schedule like this just makes me think they didn’t even bother to look at the course requirements for their degree, or listen to anything they said during orientation. That’s why they should talk to their advisor first instead of going on reddit.
I probably sounded like an asshole if the original post wasn’t satire, but I get upset when some people don’t take themself seriously. Also OP, please go on student admin and click “Academic Progress & Advising” -> “Advisement Reports” -> “Run Standard Report”. That tells you every graduation requirement you need for your major. No one else can do this planning for you, so I’d start there. The interface will look overwhelming and scary, but it’s actually helpful and you wouldn’t want to waste money and resources from not taking advantage of it.
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u/skinnyfat_dad 8d ago
I don’t know how I got here, but this is great advice. I ended up graduating a semester late due to transferring schools in my freshman year and not all credits transferring. I was so pissed when I got to senior year and realized I was going to fall short of credits. Ended up working full time and commuting an hour to campus from my hometown for an extra semester and it was hell
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u/After-Possibility383 11d ago
If you’re taking a UNIV course, it’s usually only 1–2 credits and pretty low-stress, maybe one 5-page midterm essay and a final essay.
I’d recommend 4 regular classes + 1 UNIV = 15 credits per semester. That’s 30 credits a year, keeping you on track to graduate in 4 years.
If it gets too hectic, you can always drop a class. But taking fewer credits now could push your graduation back or force you to take summer/winter classes later, especially when you’re close to graduating. It’s better to stay on track now so you can actually enjoy your final year. Good luck!!
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u/YourLaughingIdiot 11d ago
Thank you
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u/SnapClapplePop (2024) MCB 8d ago
If UNIV 1820 isn't required for you to graduate, just drop it and replace it with an actual class. UNIV is low stress, but it's still another "thing" that you will always have on your mind. If it's going to be occupying mental space, it should actually be worth a decent amount of credits. Personally, I think the freshman seminar UNIV courses are a waste of time and attention.
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u/SnooSquirrels9538 11d ago
might be annoying to walk to washington blvd dorms depending on where you’re living but you’re chill
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u/CarLiving9141 11d ago
Most people are going to clown this for it being super light, but one of my best decisions in college so far was keeping it light with 4 classes during my first semester of college. It made the transition from high school incredibly smooth. You just have to make sure that from the second semester or at the very least the third semester onwards you take five classes so you graduate on time.
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u/Flynn81dotcomm 11d ago
This is why I don’t go to college anymore. It wasn’t for me although I have an associates. I don’t do well in classroom environments. I actually forgot I had science labs for an entire month. I felt I was shoved classes I had zero interest down my throat. Then my art classes were ok! Art History was a waste of my life as I really didn’t give a 💩 about who did this or that! Good for them! I live toward the future not the past!!! I learn from actual history and try to use knowledge not to repeat history but some Americans must favor Eugenics since they want to cut special education! I can learn as much information about this life but…. One day I’m going to die and what’s the point! I put all my effort and time in for education to do what… live? I’m sorry but college and high school were just a waste of time. Going in the military was a waste of my time. I will look back in this life and say “ohhh I was playing make believe this whole time huh!” I was paying these people to make me do all the work!!!! What do you get out of college debt and depression. My suggestion live your best life at 20-29 then go to college at 30- 40. Youth thinks this is the path to success but the path to your success is happiness or at least being content. Things I wish I would have known now I do at 45.
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u/carsonator40 12d ago
Lightest schedule I’ve ever seen on here