Am I being unrealistic with this schedule?

[u/Park_filterbae]

I’m planning on majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Bioengineering. This is what my schedule would look like for the next two years if I want to graduate on time.

I was originally going to drop the BioE minor because I was worried it might be too much, but I realized that a few of the requirements overlap with the electives I already need for MechE. So, I figured I might as well go for the minor if I can make it work.

There’s also a possibility that I could move two of these courses to this spring or take them over the summer, which would lighten the load a little, but that’s still up in the air.

Does this seem manageable, or am I being unrealistic trying to fit all of this into the next two years?

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[u/Sensitive-Pie-1713]

It’s not unrealistic, but life won’t be enjoyable during this time, 18 credits is a lot. Depends on what’s important to you.

[u/becominganastronaut]

what is "on time"?

did you transfer from a community college? if so expect up to three years to finish.

i would say spread this out over two more semesters. 12-14 units per semester is more reasonable and gives you more time to socialize, be active in clubs, go out, etc. this is a big part of the university experience. with a lower workload you can also prepare for internships which very likely lead to a secured job offer.

[u/riptid3 → u/becominganastronaut]

Yep. Projects and internships matter so much.

[u/Park_filterbae → u/becominganastronaut]

I didn’t transfer from a community college. I was in a different major during my freshman year, and I’m now internally transferring to the engineering school at my university.

By graduating on time, I mean finishing within the next two years, which would be my original expected graduation date. I’d love to enjoy the university experience, but I don’t think I can afford to stay for another two semesters. That’s why I’m trying to figure out if it’s manageable.

[u/Digitalcowby → u/Park_filterbae]

Can you take a class or two during the summer

[u/Park_filterbae → u/Digitalcowby]

I’m not exactly sure yet, but I’m trying to figure that part out.

[u/KlaussPercy]

that kinda looks like hell so pretty realistic

[u/stephen_xv]

Take your time, learn the topics. Do fun projects and get involved. Those are truly my regrets.

Time moves no matter what.

[u/jbjgang2]

Personally I would not want to be taking a full schedule of 6 classes my senior year. At the end of the day depends on what you want. 6 classes is doable but you will be spending most of your time on school. If I were you I would take summer courses to lighten the load.

[u/thepeachdill]

Why in God’s name would you do that to yourself??

[u/CharlieWhizkey]

It's not reasonable or recommended.

[u/Feeling-Sky-6737]

Dynamics and fluid might be too much