by Here’s a hint for savvy students: Summer classes can be your secret weapon for success! Think about it — if you have a set number of courses you need to graduate, then taking a course or two in the summer means fewer courses you need to take the rest of the school year. It’s a great way to lighten your course load in the fall and spring while you’re knocking out a required course in a shortened period of time.
Shorter amount of time, same amount of material
Summer courses at TJC are just five weeks long, yet they cover the same amount of material as a semester-long course during the school year. The classes last about two hours and tests are much more frequent. Although it sounds intimidating, it gets you used to deadlines much better than during a typical semester. It’s a different environment that rewards you for being a go-getter and ahead of the schedule.
Fewer courses, greater focus
Focusing on just one or two summer courses also forces you to be disciplined about keeping up and not getting behind. It’s not difficult, it just requires you to be on top of your work. As a result, you’ll find you’re ready for the more frequent tests because you’re concentrating more heavily on the subject matter day to day.
Smaller class sizes, better interaction
Another great advantage of summer classes is smaller class sizes. As a result, summer classes tend to have a more relaxed atmosphere, so you can interact with the professor more easily and ask questions as you go along.
Your summer secret to success
So next fall, when you’re enjoying your more relaxed course load, you can pat yourself on the back for taking a summer class or two. And with fewer fall classes to keep up with, you’ll have more time to study and prep for your exams. It’s a win-win all the way. So think summer, and think success!
