Other than the ones who obviously can't finish in four years, like those going to graduate school and stuff like that.
But people who are like me, for example. I'm currently at a community college planning to transfer, then finish with a BA at wherever. I'm just wondering what the rush is. We're going to be working all our lives so I just don't see the need to rush into it. Is it that you get looked down upon in the working world if you take long to finish?
Right now, for me, I feel like it's a lot easier (and gives better results) to have a lighter load and take longer to graduate than to cram six classes each semester to graduate sooner. I'm just wondering if it's okay that I'm going at a slow pace, and whether or not it'll be harmful for me in the long run.
2007-01-17 13:58:49 · 12 answers · asked by blank 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I think that the reason that people try to graduate college in four years is because it will cost less in the long run to go to school for four years then to go to school for six years for the same exact thing. I think that people want to finish their education so they can make money to pay back their student loans and stuff like that becasue the longer you are in school the more debt you have and the longer you will be paying it off.....
2007-01-17 14:09:27 · answer #1 · answered by Audie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean. I am taking no more than 16 hours a semester now to slow down. At one point I was taking 21 and then 20 hours a semester. I am actually in my fourth year of school now, but I won't be done in 4. So Take your time, I agree, whats the rush? I am making better grades now that I actually have time to focus more on each class. Good luck!
2007-01-17 22:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by gorillagirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 years has been "typical" for a live-on-campus, bachelor's degree type of experience. Indeed, it's less expensive than stretching it out. While you're there paying room and board, may as well take the standard number of credits/courses. You'll note, though, that many schools (and other sources) do report what percent of their students graduate within, say, 6 years... so clearly enough people are taking longer now to make that benchmark/comparison valid for some people.
2007-01-17 22:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by Shars 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No clue- I am trying to cram it in 5 full years (17-18 cr/semester) I just keep adding things that sound nice. I started out with just a Wildlife management major, then added on a Bio major end of Fresh year, Captive wildlife minor Soph year, and Chemistry minor end of last year. Then I am planning to go on to vet school-decided last year as well (4yrs of classes, and 2-4 yrs apprentiships for exotic vets).
I believe I have a real-life avoidance problem b/c I won't get out of school fully until I am 30....oh well :)
2007-01-17 23:48:23 · answer #4 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Student loans!
I am currently tackling a $230,000 educational loan
Yes, that is for a doctrine ONLY!
Get as many hours as you can at community college- cheapest, pay them off ASAP. Then move to the university,
I had to take fast track for several reasons, mostly personal, jobs, travel and having a baby. I do better in a focused-fast track
Do what is "right" for you. Its your life babe! I worked the entire time except for one year at University, when my classes were *** hard! I paid as I went through school. Glad I did, graduate school will put me in the poor house. Its over $1000 a month in loans to pay back- that hurts!.
2007-01-17 22:12:00 · answer #5 · answered by Denise W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember a degree does not guarantee financial security. Be creative and think outside the box, stick with an industry and GAIN EXPERIENCE in that industry. People who did not have degrees who were not trained to look for ideas in a stupid textbook, but made it big: Bill Gates, Steve Jobs (Apple), Onassis Aristotle (Maritime Shipping), J. Y Chung (founder of the Hyundai conglomerate).........and thousands of other industrialists and entrepreneurs in recent history.
2007-01-17 22:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by zoomat4580 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its about your personal goals for yourself. Remember the cost doesn't get much cheaper and if you get your degree and get that higher paying job you'll be further ahead financially to start building your life goals. ie. house, family, cars, etc. If you are alone and seek only the immediate rather than the end you may never reach that goal. Broken dreams can come with that. Keep on your path for success but don't go too slow! Life will continue to change around you and you don't want to get left behind either!
2007-01-17 22:12:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be asked why it took you so long to get your degree when the usual time is 4 yrs. Employers will think you're just not bright enough to learn quickly and won't hire you. They will think you can't multi-task, so can't do most jobs that have multiple tasks to accomplish in a limited time. Think of higher education like a job. This is your job now. How you do & how fast you do it, will matter for the next jobs you apply for. You do not take 6 classes each semester at a university. I never did for BA or Master's or Doctorate.
2007-01-17 22:34:27 · answer #8 · answered by sweetsinglemom 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Because i'm actually ready to move on with my life. I'm enjoying college, and i'll actually graduate in 3 years.
2007-01-18 00:12:34 · answer #9 · answered by thesteveness 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
got at your own pace, but dont go too slow
2007-01-17 23:20:04 · answer #10 · answered by whitelampshade 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋