Should I Take a Summer Course?

With summer break right around the corner, you may find yourself debating on whether or a summer course is right for you. Check out the pros and cons listed below, you may come up with your own ideas to add to the lists!

Pros:

• Gets general education courses/electives out of the way

• Keeps you in the rhythm of school

• Smaller course loads during the fall and spring to focus on more difficult classes

• Shorter classes since the summer courses do not last the same length as a full semester

Cons:

• Less downtime in the summer to unwind/relax

• Harder to get a summer job because it affects your availability

• Less variety in the selection of courses to take

• Shorter classes can make the course fast paced potentially causing you to fall behind