How likely is success in summer classes?

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I have to take bio this summer, but unfortunately had to add another class to it. Looking at the syllabus freaks me out (quizzes everyday in both classes).

Has anybody taken a summer class & been successful? It's mostly the science that I'm worried about.

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Specializes in CNA.

If it is general Bio, then it shouldn't be too bad. Just listen to lectures regularly, take notes, go over the notes daily. I would recommend emailing your professor before the session begins, and ask if there are any study guides available during the semester and study a little bit ahead of time.

Good Luck!! I'm sure you'll be fine :)

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I took A & P and Micro in the summer and made Al's in both o them.

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It works the same as any other class - you'll get out of it, what you put into it. You'll have to work harder on a daily basis because the class is fewer weeks in length. But the beauty of summer classes is that they're over before you know it! I took general bio last summer and earned an A - and that was with two kids and a husband at home. So it can be done! Good luck :)

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I'm nervous too! I'm taking Chemistry and Anatomy during an 8 week summer session. Thankfully, I have the summer off from work, but I have 4 kids and a husband. I hope we survive, lol!!

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I took A&P 2 last summer in a 10-week session. It was a lot of information to get through, and I studied all the time, never went anywhere without my study cards (even on dates with my husband). But, I ended up with an A. Good luck!

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Specializes in Oncology/hematology.

Completely possible. I have taken 10 credit hours each of the last 2 summers with sciences being part of that equation. Lots of hard work, but over quickly. It's nothing compared to nursing school, so my 7 credit hours this summer with micro is going to seem like a vacation.

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I took bio and A&P 1 last summer and did well in both. It was hard work, but after taking A&P 2 this past spring, I think I prefer science in the summer. I had to study hard every single day as there was usually a test every couple days. I felt more on top of the material than I did in the spring where we only had a test once a month or so.

I'm taking Micro this summer so I've got to get myself back into that mode. I know that quizes everyday sounds overwhelming, but it really keeps you on top of the material so when the exam comes around, it makes studying much easier. Good luck!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Telemetry, ER.

It is do-able. You HAVE to be disciplined. Treat it as a full time job- and then some. Do not let yourself get behind and get help as soon as you don't understand something.

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I'm taking anatomy this summer. It starts in a week, but I'm starting studying now! You just have to not get behind, atleast that's my thinking.

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