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08-25-2009 at 12:27 PM
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Right...this helped! I am actually sqeezing in a couple of the religion studies' courses so that I can have 5 per sem. Plus I don even know how hard/easy they're gonna be or will they interest me at all! so I believe that it's a better option if I took 4 courses per sem. Atleast, it can ensure me a good overall avg. LESS COURSES TO HANDLE.
and rest of the 8 courses are of my choice.
So do you guys think I should go for it? ( indecisive :S )
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08-25-2009 at 12:33 PM
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Take courses that you're interested in. Religious studies may be more difficult because the essays can be subjective depending on your TA.
Less courses to handle doesn't mean that you'll necessarily do better. Just work harder and manage your time more. Second year is easier than first year anyways.
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08-25-2009 at 12:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ishk33
Right...this helped! I am actually sqeezing in a couple of the religion studies' courses so that I can have 5 per sem. Plus I don even know how hard/easy they're gonna be or will they interest me at all! so I believe that it's a better option if I took 4 courses per sem. Atleast, it can ensure me a good overall avg. LESS COURSES TO HANDLE.
and rest of the 8 courses are of my choice.
So do you guys think I should go for it? ( indecisive :S )
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I would say to do five courses a semester. Also if you really have no interest in religious studies I wouldn't take two courses on it. You can porbably find something you'd like better (although it's probably full  ) |
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08-25-2009 at 12:39 PM
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Is math 1aa3 and physics 1bb3 usually offered in the summer?
What about psych 1a03 and english 1ao3 and 1aa3?
Thanks
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08-25-2009 at 03:14 PM
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I totally get the point...but the courses that I'm interested in are FULLLLL..
so I don see why I shud kill myself with religion studies...so I guess i m better off taking 4 courses/sem...unless i get the course I mite be interested in..sooner or later....and do rest of the courses during summer!!
I am really really confused...I need an acadamic advisor...but I can get hold of her as I am not in canada...
see if this makes any sense! I feel going with 4 for now shud be ok? :S I really have no option...n m not sure if m ready for religion sudies...
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08-25-2009 at 03:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ishk33
I totally get the point...but the courses that I'm interested in are FULLLLL..
so I don see why I shud kill myself with religion studies...so I guess i m better off taking 4 courses/sem...unless i get the course I mite be interested in..sooner or later....and do rest of the courses during summer!!
I am really really confused...I need an acadamic advisor...but I can get hold of her as I am not in canada...
see if this makes any sense! I feel going with 4 for now shud be ok? :S I really have no option...n m not sure if m ready for religion sudies...
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If you're even thinking about applying for graduate school (law, medicine, dentistry, etc.), I would highly advise you to take a full course load or you can end up screwing yourself over. |
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08-25-2009 at 08:18 PM
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Like jesus said, be careful about graduate schools. Some programs require you to take courses in full-time (5 course) semesters, so make sure you check any possible paths for your future!
Also, taking a lesser course load may have other implications.. I believe it will affect your OSAP (not sure about this). Also, it disqualifies you from being considered on the Dean's Honours List.
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08-25-2009 at 09:00 PM
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Another thing about not taking a full course load is that if you do get into graduate school you will most likely be overwhelmed by their course load.
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08-25-2009 at 09:23 PM
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Once you grasp the concept of "study smarter, not harder", upper years are a breeze in terms of workload. The material becomes more difficult, but as long as you can think critically and have a good foundation you can pull off good marks with less effort.
;__; Every year I've gotten lazier and lazier, i.e. studying 4 hours before my 2h03 tests and getting a 12 in the course.
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