Is anyone not taking summer classes?

Ike Arumba · May 29, 2009

I'm taking a Medical Terminology class and later this summer a Microeconomics course.

I took a Medical Terminology class last semester. I liked the way it was taught. We had 4 tests, and study guides. There weren't any assignments. I made an A. I think that was the easiest class I have taken. :smokin:

tfleuter, BSN, RN · May 29, 2009

I have a 4 yr old and a 6 month old, so I wish I had the summer off! I have opted to take summer classes each time so that my fall and spring schedules wouldn't be so bad. I have yet to take more than 11 credits in a semester and I think that has really helped in the long run, since the program I am applying to is so competitive that anything less than a B+ in a course means automatic retake if you want to have a shot at getting in. I'm happy to say I have not had to retake any classes and will find out in a few weeks if I will be starting the nursing program this fall. Once I'm in the program, I will continue to take any co-req in the summer that I can.

I would love to have a summer break were I could focus on other things beside studying. Enjoy yours!

kristi1111 · May 29, 2009

i have read a few threads on here about different summer classes people are taking and i was wondering if there was anyone out there that isn't taking summer classes. i'm not taking any classes until fall, mostly because i'm a stay at home mom with two kids with me all day and another in school, and i know i don't have the time for a compressed schedule. the long semesters work much better for me. is there anyone else in the same boat or just taking the summers off as breathing room? if there is, what do you do to keep from going nuts over the summer break? i am taking my first science pre-req (a&p i) in the fall, and have ordered some books to look over to possibly get a jump start in understanding the material. is there anything else i should be doing?
on top of that, i have to file a do with my state bon and now that i've sent all my paperwork in, i'm in hurry up and wait mode. i feel like i'm going nuts. any suggestions to help the time pass?

i am not taking any classes this summer because i work 40+ hours a week and none of the prereqs i have left (a&p i, a&p ii, microbiology and science of nutrition) are offered during the evening (which is the only time i can take classes due to my work schedule.) since i am taking a&p i/lab in the fall, i have purchased the book, lab manual and study guide for the class and have begun reading the first few chapters in the text (at my leisure though instead of trying to burn the info in my brain like i usually have to do during the regular semester lol!!!!) i actually find the book quite interesting (i am such a nerd!!) i also got a couple other a&p type study guides to study from also. i did this because i wanted to feel as if i was still accomplishing something towards my educational goals even though i am not able to take any classes this summer. i also figure it will also help me get a jump on the fall semester.

by doing this i figure

AZ_LPN_8_26_13 · May 29, 2009

i have read a few threads on here about different summer classes people are taking and i was wondering if there was anyone out there that isn't taking summer classes. i'm not taking any classes until fall, mostly because i'm a stay at home mom with two kids with me all day and another in school, and i know i don't have the time for a compressed schedule. the long semesters work much better for me. is there anyone else in the same boat or just taking the summers off as breathing room? if there is, what do you do to keep from going nuts over the summer break? i am taking my first science pre-req (a&p i) in the fall, and have ordered some books to look over to possibly get a jump start in understanding the material. is there anything else i should be doing?
on top of that, i have to file a do with my state bon and now that i've sent all my paperwork in, i'm in hurry up and wait mode. i feel like i'm going nuts. any suggestions to help the time pass?

as much as i myself would like to hurry up and get finished with this, i like having my summers off just to "rest" a bit and recoup. i'm male, 56 y.o. and returning to school for nursing having graduated from college originally about thirty years ago. i work full time and have family at home too. they all appreciate me having a break for a while too. yes, it's taken me a bit longer to get through pre-nursing (accepted into nursing school now and just waiting for my placement) but i honestly believe my grades and gpa are better and i'm not fried to a crisp because i give myself a break over the summers. to anyone who actually can take compressed-time summer courses and at the same time maintain a high gpa and keep the peace at home and at work - my hat's off to you.... but i myself choose not to take that route.

Kringe38 · May 30, 2009

I am not taking any classes this summer because I work 40+ hours a week and none of the prereqs I have left (A&P I, A&P II, Microbiology and Science of Nutrition) are offered during the evening (which is the only time I can take classes due to my work schedule.)

This is me. I work 40 hours a week and couldn't get any evening summer classes that I need. Besides which, I must admit it is kind of nice to not have class for a little while. I have to work but on my own time I can read novels instead of textbooks, LOL! The fall is going to be a challenge so I might as well relax as much as possible now.