How many classes are you taking?

[PostBaccHopeful]

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I am currently working full time (40+ hours) and taking 1 course at a State University to improve my GPA.

On average, how many classes do non-trads take? And how many do you think med school committees want you to take? I mean I'm only taking 1 course (4units) compared to when I was undergrad taking 16-20units. Will they view taking only 1 course negatively?

Thanks for the input.

 

[jsp132]

Im just taking orgo 1 with the lab to see how it pans out

i'd like to see the difference between the community college I was at and the 4 year university is

i am going to be working ft though so id like to see my limit

 

[brisingr]

this semester i'm taking four classes, genetics, physics 2, chem 2, and calc 1. do not do this! this is probably my toughest semester every and i am so stressed out trying to manage everything. i feel like i'm running and running in place and not going anywhere. ok rant over. since your working full time i wouldn't take more than 2 classes at a time if you feel like you can handle it.

 

[jsp132]

this semester i'm taking four classes, genetics, physics 2, chem 2, and calc 1. do not do this! this is probably my toughest semester every and i am so stressed out trying to manage everything. i feel like i'm running and running in place and not going anywhere. ok rant over. since your working full time i wouldn't take more than 2 classes at a time if you feel like you can handle it.

🙂 seriously i'd be happy taking those courses and not working at all

more interesting then working at my crappy job

ill trade you

 

[StudyShy]

Work: 40 hrs
Kids: 3
School: history, physics, chemistry, biology (15 c.h.)

 

[FiremedicMike]

For the last 5 quarters I did full time school (13-15 hours, 3 classes per quarter) and it was a lot. My schedule has me working quite a bit of hours (~80-90 per week) but the nature of my job allows me to do school work (albeit interrupted) while at work.

I honestly don't know how I would be able to handle a normal 9-5 and try to put a full class load on top of that.

(I took this quarter off, it's been a blessing to recharge)

 

[FrkyBgStok]

work: FT nights 45-55 hours. PT 20 hours.
kids: 3
credits: 20 (6 classes) including physics 2 retake and biochem

 

[LegendaryPunk]

The biggest hurdle for me is not going to be the additional horus required for class on top of a full-time job, but rather that my day job follows the standard 9 - 5 schedule. There are only so many options available for night classes, and paramedic class already burdens me with a full course load for the remainder of the year.

Why don't more people want to spend their Saturday and Sunday in class?!?!😕

 

[ChodeNode]

Work 40 hours and only 8 credits (Chem and Bio) this semester. In all fairness, my firstborn came this semester so I figured I should go lighter.

Taking 2 courses (8 credits) over summer and then 14 C.H. in Fall. I'm still pursuing my bachelor's though. Next year I will finally be taking upper division courses for my major so I imagine the load will be easier to bear because it will be more interesting to me.

 

[NuttyEngDude]

i am taking 4 courses now and will be taking 4 in the fall for 15 units:

ochem 1 w/lab
phys 2 w/lab
Cell Biology
General Entomology w/lab

no job, so going full time. no way i could do this or even 1 class with the demanding job i had before.

i feel this is about the right pace for me to get the grades i desire.

 

[Pons Asinorum]

work: FT nights 45-55 hours. PT 20 hours.
kids: 3
credits: 20 (6 classes) including physics 2 retake and biochem

Strong f****** work, my friend. Medical school might end up being something of a break for you.

EDIT: StudyShy as well. Impressive.

 

[jsp132]

Strong f****** work, my friend. Medical school might end up being something of a break for you.

EDIT: StudyShy as well. Impressive.

seriously tell me how it works out

 

[stefspets]

Wow, that's crazy. Hats off to all of you taking so many credits and working full time. I hope you're taking care of yourselves and you don't burn out.

Typically I only took one class while working full time.

Last spring I took 4 classes but I wasn't working (organic chemistry, micro, a&p, and technical writing). Then I started working part time and took 3 in the fall (organic chemistry, general bio, and abnormal psychology). Now I work part time (under 20 hours a week), take only general bio 2, and I am prepping for the MCAT.