is it possible to take all these classes at once?

shhr · Oct 21, 2011

I think it's definitely possible. It will very likely be difficult. You'll probably have to spend more time than you're used to, and most likely be stressed and frazzled. You also risk getting lower grades because you will be stretching yourself. However, it is your decision to make. Remember that nutrition is also a science class, but will most likely mesh well with what you'll learn in A&P (that's what it is doing with me). I'd do it.

DFWgal · Oct 21, 2011

I'm taking five classes now, two of them with labs (actually Micro and A&P II so I kind of know what you'd have to go through), and this semester has been stressful. I think I've slept 20 hours total this week LOL.

The thing is, 4 classes plus a baby is going to be a challenge no doubt. Doable, but hard. Only you know you well enough to choose what's best.

caliotter3 · Oct 21, 2011

I assume you have child care in place for the time you have to go to class. You have to gauge what you can do and what you can't do. If you start the courses and it looks to be too much, make certain you drop before the deadline to drop without a W. Also, consider whether or not, an online course might fit your needs. Cutting out that trip back and forth to school can be quite a help.

pixiestudent2 · Oct 21, 2011

i was going to take nutrition and sociology online, i think the tougher classes i will do better if i acually attended to ask question and listen to the lectures and what not

pc2801 · Oct 22, 2011

Yes, doable. I took nutrition, lifespan development, chem+lab and A&P I+lab. Don't sell nutrition short. I thought it was super easy because my teacher gave us a review sheet for extra credit and most of his test was covered in the review sheet, but there were students in my class that cheated themselves by not doing the review sheets as they were intended and didn't do well in the class. A friend took the class a couple years earlier with a different instructor and said it was her worst class, she got a D. I did have to study very hard with all the classes I was taking but if you have help with your child and are disciplined in your study habits it is doable.

guest544145 · Oct 23, 2011

Good for you! I was told by nursing students not to take microbiology and Anatomy & Physiology at the same time. But if you are not working, you should be fine.

AshleyAmzing · Oct 23, 2011

While it's doable, I would not suggest heavy lab classes at once. I took my lab science classes one by one each semester while taking my other general education requirements for the program. It allows me to focus more on the coursework for those classes.