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Any way you can get a minor out of it? I recall for engineers it only took 3 extra math classes to get a minor so maybe you can find a high-overlap subject and steal a minor.
Granted, this will be more work than sport classes, but at least you'd have something to show for it.
I'm just not sure how useful a minor is for me, the plan was always to graduate in 3 years then go to get a masters so I didn't set myself up for a minor because I didn't have time. As a Biochemistry major who works in a genetics lab I already have a pretty diverse background. I'm not sure what I could even get a minor in. You can't count a class for a minor and a major at the same time can you?
Also, you can't minor in genetics, which is one of the things I looked into when setting my whole plan up.
You ahve the perfect chance to take a class that interests you. I know there would have been TONS more classes I'd have taken if I could have.
Take a music/film class. Foreign language. Animal Science. Dietetics.
Take a music/film class. Foreign language. Animal Science. Dietetics.
Take a agronomy class over turf grass. It always seems like some cfer need help doing that!
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Raquetball or billiards are both fun and easy. Is golf an option? Whether you're interested or not, golf is a good thing not to completely suck at once you're out in the professional world. I wish I would have taken that at ISU.
And as someone else said, I'm jealous. You're going to have an awesome last semester. Enjoy!
And as someone else said, I'm jealous. You're going to have an awesome last semester. Enjoy!
I 2nd volleyball class (or any sports class that interests you). They are only 1 credit, though.
If you are planning on doing a masters you could consider taking grad level classes and get an early start on those credits.
I finished my BS/MS in EE in 5 years (with one semester off for a co-op) using 7 credits BS/MS dual credit through the concurrent program and 6 grad credits not applied to BS during my senior year that transferred in.
That sounds like a pretty poor idea if you do that all throughout college. If you do that every semester you will not have any drops by your Junior year. You will be screwed if you need one later in your college career.
music 302 - advanced music listening
like 1600-1850s classical music, soooo nasty
top 3 favorite classes of my time at ISU - still listen to some of the tracks today
like 1600-1850s classical music, soooo nasty
top 3 favorite classes of my time at ISU - still listen to some of the tracks today
I don't believe it has been brought up but have you thought about a personal finance class? It might not be the most interesting thing to study and I don't know how familiar you are with this subject but you could learn a lot of practical knowledge for later in life.
I guess they are. I'm still not sure if you know enough about how a class is going to be after just a couple classes.
My senior year of undergrad, I took a class called "Investing: Your Future". Actually learned quite a bit about the stock market, 401k plans, IRAs, mutual funds, etc.
If there is something like this at Iowa State, I would recommend it very highly.
Also, look into the Beer and Wine Tasting class (dunno what department it's in, but I've had friends take it).
Personal Finance in Early Adulthood is HD FS 183, which is 1 credit and only offered online. Personal & Family Finance is HD FS 283, offered both in person and online (and is 3 credits). Neither have any prereqs. That second option might appeal to you.
Intro to Wine, Beer, & Spirits is HRI 383. It fills up fast, and enrollment is closed right now.
Take IE305 with David Sly if possible. The guy has a wealth of knowledge on the stock market, mortgages, retirement savings etc. I have no idea why it is an IE course but I would recommend it to everyone if you cover the prereqs.
Well done, it's been too long since I was in college to offer any actual suggestions, but I will say that I managed to do this my last semester and took an online class (I think you can do 1 per semester). I spent no more than 15 total hours on it and got a B, so it meets your definition of time efficiency.
I also almost failed thermo, but one story about looking for jobs, while working full time, carrying extra credit hours, and some last minute extra credit later and I had my C-.
I also almost failed thermo, but one story about looking for jobs, while working full time, carrying extra credit hours, and some last minute extra credit later and I had my C-.
