05-31-2010 at 11:26 AM
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In first year, all the first year students were required to take 30 units of courses.
I'm wondering if it's the same in second year?
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05-31-2010 at 11:31 AM
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Most of time yes, but you can take additional units or complete 30 units after summer. But each year you get more units, depending on your faculty. Check the registar calender.
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05-31-2010 at 12:27 PM
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In first year, all the first year students were required to take 30 units of courses.
I'm wondering if it's the same in second year?
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Basically you want to graduate with 120 credits (Depending on your program). So most students take 30 credits per year, some take some credits during summer so they don't have to take a full course load in fall/winter. In either case, you should aim for 120 credits after 4 years (depending on your program).
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05-31-2010 at 12:48 PM
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Okay. Thanks!
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05-31-2010 at 06:57 PM
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One thing I think more students should do is take 24 units a year so you finish in five years instead of four.
Why? - You have the ability to take on more extra-curriculars
- You can have a part-time job (and get the experience you'll need to get a job after university)
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05-31-2010 at 07:25 PM
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Depends on your faculty really.
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05-31-2010 at 08:21 PM
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between having failed 3 courses in my first year, and having a full time job this summer how difficult will the course load be for me in second year if i take those 3 courses; is summer school suggested?
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05-31-2010 at 11:21 PM
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Well, that depends. Taking on 3 extra courses is a lot of extra work, but its definitely possible- especially if you've taken the course once before and have a bit of a handle on the material. However, if you failed 3 courses during first year, adding more courses for second year could lead to worse results. You have to look at what factors caused you to have a not so great first year, and whether you'll be experiencing the same factors this year.
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05-31-2010 at 11:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lorend
One thing I think more students should do is take 24 units a year so you finish in five years instead of four.
Why? - You have the ability to take on more extra-curriculars
- You can have a part-time job (and get the experience you'll need to get a job after university)
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That's also a good idea. The extra year could be funded by the part-time job.
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