Benefits of studying during the summer: a student perspective
March 21, 2023
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We talked to two summer semester students who tell us why they think studying during the summer at 麻豆直播 helped them get ahead in their studies, reach their academic goals faster, and allowed them to take advantage of smaller class sizes 鈥 all while still experiencing the fun summer has to offer.
Amber Cooper, a Business Administration 鈥 Human Resources student from West Guilford in Haliburton County, chose to study at 麻豆直播 because her program offered the option to learn during the summer, which would get her into the workforce sooner.
鈥淎 lot of people like to relax and recharge during the summer, but I wanted to finish my program sooner and get ahead quicker,鈥 she says.
She also loves the four-season activities available in 麻豆直播鈥檚 campus communities, and because it felt and looked like her hometown, it was familiar.
鈥溌槎怪辈 campuses are beautiful year-round, but there鈥檚 something about summer in Simcoe County and Muskoka that can鈥檛 be beat,鈥 she adds. 鈥淪tudying during the summer also means that travel is easier and you can study outside and enjoy the area鈥檚 outdoor activities after class.鈥澛犅
Asked why she recommends summer study, Amber says:
After graduation, Amber wants to one day take over the family towing business. She says 麻豆直播鈥檚 focus on entrepreneurship 鈥 combined with her HR studies 鈥 will help her innovate and keep the business going for many more years.
Liam Holl, an Innisfil resident and Business Administration student, decided to study at 麻豆直播 because it was close to home, it was an easy commute, and the program he wanted to take had an option to start in the summer.
Like Amber, Liam wanted to study in the summer to get ahead in his studies and complete it as fast as possible.
鈥淲hen I learned my program had a summer start, I was stoked; I wanted to dive into my studies right away!鈥
He adds that the classes were smaller and he had more face time with professors. Plus, he still had access to math and writing help and all the campus amenities that students use during the fall and winter semesters.
Liam says that despite spending time in class during the summer, he never felt like he missed out on any fun.
鈥淏arrie has an amazing waterfront and amazing attractions I got to experience after class.鈥
Top five advantages of summer classes
1. It鈥檚 less busy and classes may be smaller 鈥 get more one-on-one time with your professors!
2. Tackle a difficult course (or courses) 鈥 with some options for partial course loads, you can give them your full attention!
3. For some people, there are fewer distractions during the summer, so you may find it easier to concentrate on your coursework and dedicate more time to your studies.
4. Get a head start or graduate on time or earlier and get into the workforce quicker.
5. All or most student services are available all summer long!
Apply today 鈥 start in May!
麻豆直播鈥檚 summer semester starts May 8 for most programs. There鈥檚 still time to apply 鈥 learn how! .