Comments on: Monday Master Class: The Biggest Source of Stress that Most Students Ignore http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/ Decoding Patterns of Success Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:27:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Confused http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-25007 Confused Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:50:02 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-25007 Dear Cal, I am curious as to why you changed your mind about double majors? In your yellow book you encourage students to add another major or minor, but you have posts on your website that go aganist that advice. I just finished my freshman year at a large research university, and sometimes it feels as if everyone has a double major. It makes me feel guilty for pursuing only one major, even though I know this will allow me to spend a year studying in France (I am a French major), write an honors thesis and explore other academic areas that I find interesting.All the other French majors I know can't even spend a semester abroad, sometimes not even a summer, because they're too busy trying to finish their other major or two minors or pre-med requirements. I've always put a lot of pressure on myself, skipping meals to study and staying up until all hours of the night writing a paper. I want to actually enjoy college and enjoy learning, instead of being a grind like I was in high school. I love your blog and your books. Keep up the great work! Dear Cal,
I am curious as to why you changed your mind about double majors? In your yellow book you encourage students to add another major or minor, but you have posts on your website that go aganist that advice. I just finished my freshman year at a large research university, and sometimes it feels as if everyone has a double major. It makes me feel guilty for pursuing only one major, even though I know this will allow me to spend a year studying in France (I am a French major), write an honors thesis and explore other academic areas that I find interesting.All the other French majors I know can’t even spend a semester abroad, sometimes not even a summer, because they’re too busy trying to finish their other major or two minors or pre-med requirements. I’ve always put a lot of pressure on myself, skipping meals to study and staying up until all hours of the night writing a paper. I want to actually enjoy college and enjoy learning, instead of being a grind like I was in high school. I love your blog and your books. Keep up the great work!

]]> By: Mike http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-17005 Mike Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:39:06 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-17005 I'd just note that double majors not may be bad if you're pursuing two majors with relatively low credit requirements. For example, I double majored in Psychology (which took something like 11-12 courses) and Religion studies (~8-9 courses), and it was no sweat. However, majoring in electrical engineering and psych, or something like that, would have been a nightmare. I’d just note that double majors not may be bad if you’re pursuing two majors with relatively low credit requirements. For example, I double majored in Psychology (which took something like 11-12 courses) and Religion studies (~8-9 courses), and it was no sweat. However, majoring in electrical engineering and psych, or something like that, would have been a nightmare.

]]> By: New Term | iwhim http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-15383 New Term | iwhim Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:38:17 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-15383 [...] Do fewer things. [...]

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]]> By: David http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-12689 David Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:13:28 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-12689 Thanks for the great perspective on things! It helps tremendously. I just had one concern. I came into college with many dual enrollment classes completed, around 25 credits, all As and Bs. Thus far in college I have taken 12 credits (3 classes) a semester with a 3.65 average and for 2 of those credits each semester I am a T.A. for a chem class. I was accepted into a clinical research fellowship this summer and will be doing volunteering (both are at the hospital my dad works at as a physician). Throughout the week, I usually play intramural basketball and go to my youth group meetings. Should I be doing more in terms of classes, even though I can keep that same schedule (3 classes and 2 credit T.A. for 12 credits a semester) for these next 4 years (I am ending my freshman year) and can graduate on time and with a great gpa for med school. Take care. Thanks for the great perspective on things! It helps tremendously. I just had one concern. I came into college with many dual enrollment classes completed, around 25 credits, all As and Bs. Thus far in college I have taken 12 credits (3 classes) a semester with a 3.65 average and for 2 of those credits each semester I am a T.A. for a chem class. I was accepted into a clinical research fellowship this summer and will be doing volunteering (both are at the hospital my dad works at as a physician). Throughout the week, I usually play intramural basketball and go to my youth group meetings. Should I be doing more in terms of classes, even though I can keep that same schedule (3 classes and 2 credit T.A. for 12 credits a semester) for these next 4 years (I am ending my freshman year) and can graduate on time and with a great gpa for med school. Take care.

]]> By: Laurenne http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-12431 Laurenne Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:58:27 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-12431 Thank you for helping me come to a great realization- I don't have to triple concentrate after all. I put myself through 8 AP's and an two extra college classes during my last 2 years of high school, which has put me a year ahead in college. With all of my liberal arts credits out of the way, I thought I might completely inundate myself in business classes for the next 3 or 4 years. Through this article, I've realized that these extra credits are a blessing, meaning, I don't have to take a full course load and I probably don't need a triple concentration anyhow. Thank again, what a blessing to have read this now and not years in the future. Thank you for helping me come to a great realization- I don’t have to triple concentrate after all.

I put myself through 8 AP’s and an two extra college classes during my last 2 years of high school, which has put me a year ahead in college. With all of my liberal arts credits out of the way, I thought I might completely inundate myself in business classes for the next 3 or 4 years. Through this article, I’ve realized that these extra credits are a blessing, meaning, I don’t have to take a full course load and I probably don’t need a triple concentration anyhow.

Thank again, what a blessing to have read this now and not years in the future.

]]> By: natasha http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-11761 natasha Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:17:34 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-11761 thanks. that makes sense. thanks. that makes sense.

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-11742 Study Hacks Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:48:28 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-11742 <blockquote>so im taking 15 credits this semester: russian, history like class, social science class and professional writing. I have a couple hours between my afternoon courses and a few hours in the evening after my last class which ends at 7 pm. I work from 830 til 12 am on the other days when I dont have the 2 hour ( 5 to 7 pm) class.</blockquote> You might be okay if you take advantage of the morning as well. With only four classes, in the time between 8 am and 7 pm has to have more than just "a couple of hours" free.

so im taking 15 credits this semester: russian, history like class, social science class and professional writing.
I have a couple hours between my afternoon courses and a few hours in the evening after my last class which ends at 7 pm. I work from 830 til 12 am on the other days when I dont have the 2 hour ( 5 to 7 pm) class.

You might be okay if you take advantage of the morning as well. With only four classes, in the time between 8 am and 7 pm has to have more than just “a couple of hours” free.

]]> By: natasha http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-11738 natasha Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:20:27 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-11738 never mind. my class schedule doesnt work for the 9 am. otherwise, what is ur best advice? never mind. my class schedule doesnt work for the 9 am. otherwise, what is ur best advice?

]]> By: natasha http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-11737 natasha Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:18:22 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-11737 so im taking 15 credits this semester: russian, history like class, social science class and professional writing. I have a couple hours between my afternoon courses and a few hours in the evening after my last class which ends at 7 pm. I work from 830 til 12 am on the other days when I dont have the 2 hour ( 5 to 7 pm) class. Am I doing too much, and should I schedule for the 9 am class instead of the 1020 so I have more free time? so im taking 15 credits this semester: russian, history like class, social science class and professional writing.

I have a couple hours between my afternoon courses and a few hours in the evening after my last class which ends at 7 pm. I work from 830 til 12 am on the other days when I dont have the 2 hour ( 5 to 7 pm) class.

Am I doing too much, and should I schedule for the 9 am class instead of the 1020 so I have more free time?

]]> By: J http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-10459 J Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:53:53 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/04/monday-master-class-the-biggest-source-of-stress-that-most-students-ignore/#comment-10459 Thank you so much for this. I took around 20 credits last semester, and got a B+ in Organic I and a B in a biological science class. Now I'm taking 21 and will likely get a B in Organic II and would actually love a B in Calc II. I'm set to get A's in everything else, but they'll be relatively low compared to what I would have gotten if I had more sense about course planning. I feel like an idiot because if I were smarter about all this I could have straight A's and would actually enjoy my organic chemistry class. I'll be much smarter about that in the future. You've helped lift the guilt I've often associated with a light courseload. Thank you. Thank you so much for this. I took around 20 credits last semester, and got a B+ in Organic I and a B in a biological science class. Now I’m taking 21 and will likely get a B in Organic II and would actually love a B in Calc II. I’m set to get A’s in everything else, but they’ll be relatively low compared to what I would have gotten if I had more sense about course planning.

I feel like an idiot because if I were smarter about all this I could have straight A’s and would actually enjoy my organic chemistry class. I’ll be much smarter about that in the future. You’ve helped lift the guilt I’ve often associated with a light courseload. Thank you.

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