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I need to take one chemistry sequence, but need to choose from the following:

1. Principles of Chemistry
2. Survey of Chemsitry

I read the class descriptions already, but don’t know which path I should pick.

Anyone here with experience taking these classes? If so, what was your experience - whether it was the professor, work load, difficulty, etc.?

I know this is subjective and it depends on the person, but which path is “easier”?

I wasn’t great at chemistry in high school, but hoping I’ll be better this time around since I’ll be more focused.

I’m about to start my first semester at GGC to pursue a second bachelor’s degree. I’m told that since I already have a bachelor’s degree (and therefore have too many transfer credits), that I do not have an advisor.

The problem I’m facing is that I have no one to ask questions to regarding registering for classes because I’m being told that the advisors available are only meant for freshman (or students with below 30 credits).

I’m wondering if I’ve signed up for too many classes for this summer semester (listed below), or does it sound doable?

1. ⁠3 physical education classes (3 credits total: Choices for Life + 2 sports)
2. ⁠1 regular class (4 credits)

My assumption is that Choice for Life will be more classroom based, and the other 2 sports classes likely won’t have any homework, quizzes, or tests. Is this true, or if any of you have taken any of the physical education classes could you please provide some background and context of the course structure? The sports classes I was considering was kickboxing, weight training, or stretch.

Researching this sub, I’ve seen people recommend 2 classes max but those are more of lecture/classroom based classes. I would prefer to knock out all 3 physical education requirements during a shortened summer semester, especially if 2 of the sports classes I’m looking at won’t have homework, quizzes, or tests so passing comes down to attendance and participation.

Any advice or insight would be appreciated!

Does taking a “Medical Terminology” class (a required prerequisite for the nursing program I’m looking at) during a summer semester seem doable, or does it sound like a terrible idea?

To be honest, taking any nursing prerequisite(s) during a summer semester seems intimidating to me because it’s already a shortened semester at an accelerated pace, along with the fact that I’ll have pressure to get an A in the class to help my eventual nursing school application.

Medical terminology seemed like the least intimidating out of the bunch though. The other options available for summer classes are chemistry + lab, biology, etc. but those seem even more challenging. At least medical terminology will be mostly memorization as opposed to other science classes which are memorization + application.

My thought is if I can knock 1 prerequisite out of the way during summer, it’ll lighten my workload during the upcoming fall and spring semesters which will be preferable because I’ve heard horror stories about classes like Anatomy & Physiology and how much time you need to dedicate to that class so any extra free time I have is definitely going to be helpful so I can focus on and try to get straight A’s in my other classes.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Classes for summer semester begin at the end of May. I’m currently trying to figure out which classes to take for this semester. It’ll be my first semester at GGC.

General question: if I add/register for a class over the weekend and then speak with an advisor next week and then later decide to drop it based on our discussion, would I be penalized in any way (whether having to pay for the class since I already signed up or get a “withdrawal” on my transcript), or are you free to add/drop classes up until the first day of class without any penalty?

I’m unsure about what to do here. I don’t necessarily want to wait to register for all of my classes until next week and potentially have classes fill up and become unavailable (because I need to discuss certain questions with an advisor first), but I also don’t want to act too quickly either without knowing how this process works first.

Also, would you guys recommend knocking out 2 “easier” classes together (let’s say entry level history or arts), or instead is it better to take 1 math or 1 science course (my “weaker” subjects) and focus solely on that class to get a higher grade? I was going to go with option #1, but now that I think about it more maybe it’s better to save some of those “easier” classes to spread out for fall and spring semesters so I don’t get stuck having to take several math and science courses together in one semester. What are your thoughts?

Thanks in advance for any help!

I’ve talked with past graduates and current students. I’ve done the campus tour. However, I’m still completely confused and undecided about where I should attend - GSU or another college I’ve been accepted to… I need to decide pretty soon, as I plan to start this summer semester.

I would be commuting to the Atlanta campus. Without traffic, the drive would take me 30 minutes. With traffic, it would take me minimum of 1 hour (or up to 1.5 hours if it’s really bad). After I arrive, I’d have to wait for and take the school shuttle bus (however long that takes) so that time would also be added onto my total commute. I was initially hesitant about committing to GSU mainly because of the commute time, but I think I could easily work around this issue by waking up and leaving earlier in the mornings with the intention to beat rush hour traffic (that’s only if I end up having any morning classes), and in the afternoons I could work/study in the library for a few hours and head home later after afternoon/night traffic dies down.

For commuters, do you find that the commute is “worth it” to you, or if you had the option to go to a closer school would you choose that option instead?

I got accepted to a community college (GGC) close to where I live. I’m getting mixed opinions and feedback from family and friends about where I should attend. Some say stay closer to home (to obviously avoid a long commute), others say GSU is bigger and more established so that’s the better option. I’m mainly focused on the nursing programs at both schools. GSU accepts 250 students per year, whereas GGC accept 40 so it’s competitive at both.

If you’re willing, I’d appreciate hearing your unfiltered thoughts and advice for prospective students - it could be about literally anything. I’d especially love to hear from prenursing or nursing students as well if there’s any of you reading this post.

Pros vs. cons and likes vs. dislikes - it could be about literally anything about your experience (class size, availability or responsiveness of professors, are professors and advisors actually helpful, if classes get booked up too quickly when trying to register, name and shame professors who were difficult and explain whatever challenges you experienced in their class lol, etc.).

Any and all insight is welcome. What are things you appreciate about your GSU experience that are unique to this school?

What are little things that are annoying or an inconvenience that incoming students wouldn’t know yet that you’d like improved or changed going forward that would make your day or student life a little bit easier?

Any frustrations you’re willing to share?

Anything that new students should be aware of or watch out for that we wouldn’t necessarily know as incoming students?

What are things that you love about GSU? Honestly, my attitude is “you gotta do what you gotta do” to get to your end goal of getting your degree (like deal with the commute), so I’m not expecting grand examples here. It could be simple little things. Just curious to hear what people will share for this question.