10 reasons you should take a summer course

Never do I share my opinion publicly without being asked, but this, I feel, has be on the top of peoples' minds and needs to be addressed.

Why did she take a summer course? Should I?

Glad you asked and yes.

Nobody wants to spend their summer studying or going to class, but let me fill you in on a few of the benefits that students never consider when deciding on moving back home for the summer or staying up at school.

1. The classes are smaller - instant friends
2. The teacher student ratio is smaller
3. The class is accelerated and forces you to stay on top of things
4. The material is condescend yet minimal to what can actually be taught rather than filled with busy work and homework assignments.
5. GPA booster (but we've all heard that one)
6. Teachers are more opened to hear you out on projects (this might not be the case for online)
7. Living out of the house will help you determine your gauge of responsibility and motivation rather than that mental lingering of your parents asking you if you studied for your class
--seriously, I'm going to spend alittle more time on this one because it is something you don't think about a lot. If you are living with your parents, there is a mental shadow that lingers when you are under their wing, even if you are a junior or senior with your last summer at home. It lingers because they. are. there. It is not a shadow of choice. You run the risk of shutting down motivationally (I just made that a word) because you know they will ask you eventually. Similar to the, "Did you clean your room? Phenomenon that it tends to happen after you have procrastinated due to your adolescent rebellion and aggravation. So go live on your own.
8. Sense of quick accomplishment (sounds shallow, but it was a 12 week class in 5 weeks...pat yourself on the back)
9. A continuing of an education is NEVER a bad thing! Staying in the habit of studying will increase your desire to study and study well. Not to mention the fact that 30 days makes a habit, and if you've completed a semester's worth, you are well past 30 days, so keep it up!
10. Less friends around, more you time. We all know you need it and want it.

Now the list can go one, but I encourage you to consider slowing down the exuberant summer plans and consider continuing your education throughout the summer. It is not only a reflective summer, but a rewarding one. I might be opinionated because I just completed my first summer course and am looking ahead to my second, but alas, I digress.