First semester classes

[PTlife2015]

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Hello everybody! I'm going into my first semester as a pre physical therapy student and I will be registering for my classes this week! I know this is the pre med forum, but you guess are way more active than the pre physical therapy program and I need some feedback quickly! I was hoping I could get some feedback from everybody on the classes I am considering taking my first semester.
First year foundations-2 credit hours
General biology 1-4 credit hours
Chemistry 1- 4 credit hours
Chem 1 lab-1 credit hour
Intro to psychology-3 credit hour
Weightlifting-1 credit hour
I'm a first generation college student so I'm not really for sure if this schedule is too hard or not for my first semester. Thank you for helping me!

 

[genericpremedstudent]

Only you can know for sure how you will handle that course load, but I've been taking 18-20 credits each term while maintaining a 4.0 so it can be done.

 

[deleted577188]

Bio, Chem with Lab and intro psych is a good start to college. I'm assuming First Year Foundations and Weightlifting won't require a whole lot of time so I think you're good!

 

[NeuResurgens]

Give this schedule a try and reevaluate depending on how you do. You'll learn your own capabilities pretty quickly in college.

 

[Flashfan]

Sounds like a good place to start. use this first semester to get used to things, develop strong study habits and learn how to balance work and play. Find a support system. If your school has resources for first-generation college student mentors, etc. use them. If you start to slip, use the tutoring center.It is not a weakness to use all the resources to get up to speed.

 

[HCHopeful]

Looks good. As a side, I had no idea colleges offered weight lifting for credit...

 

[PTlife2015]

Looks good. As a side, I had no idea colleges offered weight lifting for credit...

Me either! I needed one more credit hour so I could keep my scholarships and I thought it would be a good choice since I planned on lifting 5 days a week anyways!