Will it matter if I get a B/C in History?

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Okay just to emphasize super easy course... but with my 16 credit course load, weekend package job, few days a month second job, volunteering, oh and hour long commutes.... I'm falling sort somewhere (also this class is early in the morning and forces quick turn arounds cutting into sleep)... I think I should emphasize in Math and Science (3 courses and 3 labs - keep up A's in there) and just get by in this course. The workload isn't hard but the volume is to the point I'm having trouble keeping up... I have an A right now but I think if I aim for a C it'll help me out a lot. This course doesn't matter and I can pass every test by studying a few hours before the test. However acing it requiring intense reading of trivial information (out of 2 books) and knowing events to the 9th degree (not quite but the difference between a B/A is a lot more work.. not hard just volume).

Am I being dumb? Should I just drop this course instead. I have too much going on to ace this right now (although just by winging it I still might).

 

[Spirit of the Student Doc]

The thing is I just can't explain getting less than an A in a course like this.

I mean it really is that easy. If it was just a Midterm and Final.... I'd be fine but it's not.

 

[itsthat1guy]

just drop it

 

[y123]

Drop it. Isn't it still pretty early into the semester? My school will just erase the course from the transcript.

 

[Spirit of the Student Doc]

Drop it. Isn't it still pretty early into the semester? My school will just erase the course from the transcript.

Oh wow. How is that possible?

 

[y123]

Oh wow. How is that possible?

If you drop any course before the 3rd or 4th week (don't remember which one), the course won't be on your transcript.

 

[Spirit of the Student Doc]

If you drop any course before the 3rd or 4th week (don't remember which one), the course won't be on your transcript.

Oh.... I think this is week 5 actually. Darn. I'll ask around though. Thanks for the tip!

 

[Spirit of the Student Doc]

Well I just took a test and I'm pretty sure I aced it. The tests matter but the HW assignments/class at 0800 are killing me.

I though I could do it... but I suffer through that day and the day after it now.

-I'm going to see what the final drop date is and make a choice by then.

 

[MrLogan13]

Just drop it. And don't take 16 units next time with such a busy schedule.

 

[doit4themunki]

One B/C in some random history course isn't going to hurt you at all. I would not drop it because of that. However if it is really stressing you out and impacting your grades in your other science courses then maybe consider it.

 

[Holmwood]

Aim for an A always. The reasoning is that we tend to overestimate our abilities. Once you start aiming for a C, it'll be very easy for you to slip into the F range.

And obviously, you don't want to cut corners later on in life with more demanding employments. Don't make this a habit.
http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/03/01/3798289/accusations-mount-against-fresno.html


*If it makes you feel better, I have to commute an hour and a half on foot every day.

 

[LChristmas]

*If it makes you feel better, I have to commute an hour and a half on foot every day.

Get yourself a bike!!!

 

[Spirit of the Student Doc]

*If it makes you feel better, I have to commute an hour and a half on foot every day.

Wait what!?!?

Don't do it.

 

[Holmwood]

Get yourself a bike!!!

I did at one point. But the roads are covered in these spiky things. After the 5th repair, I'm done.

Wait what!?!?

Don't do it.

Can't afford a bus pass or a car. You get used to it anyway, so no worries. Poor man's workout.

Anyway, I forgot to say one more thi