Sunshine, swimming pools, sleeping late… and schoolbooks? Once final exams are finished and the spring semester comes to a close, the furthest thing from most college students’ minds is gearing up to take a summer course. But, before you write them off completely, here are seven reasons why summer classes might be the hottest idea you have all break.
1. You Can Get Ahead in the Game
Are you behind on your course requirements or want to get a jumpstart on the fall semester? An extra summer course is a perfect way to get ahead in your studies, raise your GPA, or complete an important pre-requisite for an interesting fall class. It also gives you an opportunity to earn more credits, which brings you that much closer to graduation. So if don’t have big plans during break, why not use that time to finish your degree sooner?
2. The World Is Your Classroom
Whether you’re at a beach house in Miami or under a tree in your back yard, online summer courses give you the freedom and flexibility to learn where you want, when you want. Want to take a road trip while earning extra credits? No problem! All you need is a laptop and an Internet connection, and your summer course is just a click away.
3. There’s More Time to Focus
Let's face it, some classes are harder than others, and sometimes you have to take them, no matter how much you wish you didn’t. So wouldn’t it be nice to have a chunk of time when you can focus all your brainpower on just one difficult subject? It's so much easier to tackle a challenging class when you’re not juggling a full course load at the same time. So why not give yourself the time you need to earn that A?
4. You Can Discover A New Passion
If the thought of spending your summer calculating equations or memorizing the periodic table is too hard to bear, then try out a course in a subject that interests you. Take an elective in the “History of Hip Hop,” the “Physics of Sport” or “Imagining Shakespeare.” Thinking about starting a new minor or concentration? Summer is the perfect time to dabble in a new course of study and make sure it’s a good fit.
5. Stay Sharp
Don’t lose your edge! Summer classes are a great way to keep your mind sharp and maintain your study routine while still having plenty of time for your favorite summer activities. So by the time the fall semester rolls around, you’ll already be in the swing of submitting papers and taking exams and ready to make the upcoming school year the best one yet.
Last Modified: 06-25-2020 09:24 AM
