If you take courses during the summer you could graduate sooner than if you took the summer off. By taking a class or two over the summer break, you will earn credits towards the approximate 120 college units needed to graduate. As a result, you will have fewer classes to take during the end of your college career; you may even graduation a semester or an entire year early.
Most college students do not attend summer sessions, which means you will have the advantage of smaller class sizes. Incoming freshmen may find this especially helpful as they are transitioning to college. With smaller class sizes come more individual attention and access to your professors. You will also have time to adjust to college life, learn your way around campus and find out about different programs and activities at school without having to fight the crowd that arrives in the fall.
Summer classes typically last eight weeks, which means you can complete courses in half the time of a regular semester. While the shorter session means a quicker pace and more frequent class meetings, it also means a more efficient use of your time. This is a perfect opportunity to take classes that you are not looking forward to because you will have to endure them for a shorter time. The shorter summer session also means you can still enjoy a break before the fall semester begins.
Taking classes in the summer will keep you in the habit of attending class, studying and completing assignments. The transition to your fall schedule may be easier than if you take an extended vacation. Keeping yourself in the educational habit could mean a more successful semester in the fall.