Is summer school right for you?
You study for nine months out of the year, so why keep studying in summer? It can be a tough decision to make, but sometimes summer school is the way to go.
Look over your school transcript and consider the following two questions:
- Do you have enough units to graduate on time without summer school?
- Are there electives that you want to take but can't fit into your school-year schedule?
Consider summer school if you answered “yes” to either of these questions, especially the first one. Think about other reasons to go to summer school: to take a certain class from someone who doesn't teach it during the school year, to brush up on a rusty subject, or just to keep your brain active over the summer months. Balance these factors against the downside of summer school: spending money instead of earning it, missing out on summer fun, not getting a break from the school-year grind.
Consult with your academic counselor, explaining the factors you've been weighing. He or she will be able to offer you additional advice. Choose a program that's right for you, if you decide to go.
Start thinking through these questions as early as you can so that you're mentally prepared for summer school, should you decide to go. Remember that the short-term sacrifice of going to summer school can net you long-term benefits that you'll thank yourself for down the road.
Think about whether you're going to summer school just because you feel you should. If you aren't motivated, it's likely to be an unpleasant experience. Don't forget to talk to your counsellor about it.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
Look over your school transcript and consider the following two questions:
- Do you have enough units to graduate on time without summer school?
- Are there electives that you want to take but can't fit into your school-year schedule?
Consider summer school if you answered “yes” to either of these questions, especially the first one. Think about other reasons to go to summer school: to take a certain class from someone who doesn't teach it during the school year, to brush up on a rusty subject, or just to keep your brain active over the summer months. Balance these factors against the downside of summer school: spending money instead of earning it, missing out on summer fun, not getting a break from the school-year grind.
Consult with your academic counselor, explaining the factors you've been weighing. He or she will be able to offer you additional advice. Choose a program that's right for you, if you decide to go.
Start thinking through these questions as early as you can so that you're mentally prepared for summer school, should you decide to go. Remember that the short-term sacrifice of going to summer school can net you long-term benefits that you'll thank yourself for down the road.
Think about whether you're going to summer school just because you feel you should. If you aren't motivated, it's likely to be an unpleasant experience. Don't forget to talk to your counsellor about it.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
